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Training courses open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to install non-urban water meters.

Training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to install non-urban water meters

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plumbers, electricians, landscapers and other qualified tradespeople, apprentices and employees are being offered an incredible opportunity to sign up for a fully funded training course to acquire valuable skills in installing and validating non-urban water meters.

The 3-day nationally accredited course is scheduled for 18 June to 20 June in Tocal in the Hunter Valley and will be delivered by Irrigation Australia Limited.

All course costs including accommodation, meals and reasonable travel expenses will be covered for eligible participants.  If you work for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business but are not Aboriginal you are also eligible to apply.

If you, or anyone you know, is interested please enter your details in the form below. Additional courses may be scheduled if the response is overwhelming.

  • Hunter Valley: Tuesday 18 June to Thursday 20 June 2024, please register by Friday 7 June 2024

The First Nations training program is funded by the Australian Government under the Murray–Darling Basing Plan and delivered by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

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Mandatory questions are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Attendee details
Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin? *
If no, are you employed with a business registered with Supply Nation and/or the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce?
Which training session will you attend? *
How will you travel to the training course? *
Any dietary requirements? *
Do you want to subscribe to receive regular email updates about the Aboriginal Water Program? *
Do you want to subscribe to receive regular email updates about non-urban metering? *

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