Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence
Melbourne Polytechnic is leading the Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Victorian Government.
Construction excellence and innovation for Australia's future
The Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence will address critical challenges faced by Australia's housing construction industry.
Collaboration on shared goals
Located at our Melbourne Polytechnic Heidelberg Campus, the Centre will provide a national platform for skills development, workforce transformation and applied research.
Collaboration between TAFEs and partnerships with industry, employers, unions and universities will support delivery of industry-relevant and innovative training nationally.
Workforce development for the construction sector
The Centre will deliver the skills people need for secure work and careers in the construction sector.
It will uplift the technical and digital skills of traditional construction and engineering trades in modern methods of construction.
Commitment to our national priorities
Building a future-ready construction workforce and ensuring Australia's digital and technology capability.
Supporting inclusion and diversity in the construction sector and progressing gender equality.
Developing applied research and innovation and supporting the Net Zero transformation.
Increasing Australia's capability to deliver housing supply.
The $50 million Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments as part of the National Skills Agreement.
