🌟 Women of New South Whales — Ready to Try Something New? 🌟 

Our FREE Women in Manufacturing Short Course is now open for registrations! 

This program has been proudly designed by two female leaders in the trade industry   Lucinda Shilcock, Women in Trades Manager, TAFE NSW (Electrician), and  Abbie Rose Powell, Women in Trades Project Officer, AMWU (Fitter and Turner) — in collaboration with the amazing TAFE NSW Manufacturing Faculty. 

🔧 Explore Five Exciting Areas of Modern Manufacturing 

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & 3D Printing 

• Sheetmetal & Welding 

• Electronics & Mechatronics 

• Robotics & Automation 

• Sustainable & Renewable Technologies 

📅 Course Delivery 

• 5week short course 

• 2 days per week — Mondays & Tuesdays 

• No experience needed 

• Only 15 places available 

🏫 Course Locations & Dates 

TAFE NSW Wollongong 

📍 Wollongong 
🗓 2 March 2026 – 31 March 2026 
👉 Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7G5MCRB

TAFE NSW Tighes Hill (Newcastle) 

📍 Newcastle 
🗓 4 May 2026 – 2 June 2026 
👉 Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75Q7FWQ

TAFE NSW Orange 

📍 Orange 
🗓 3 August 2026 – 1 September 2026 
👉 Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCNX6D5

 TAFE NSW Wetherill Park (Sydney) 

📍 Wetherill Park 
🗓 1 March 2027 – 30 March 2027 
👉 Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9BCMWX

👷 Requirements  Participants will need: 

• Steel cap boots 

• Cotton drill pants 

• Cotton drill shirt 

• Safety glasses 

If you need help sourcing these items or have questions about the program, please contact: 
📧 abbie.powell@amwu.org.au 

🤝 Need Support? No worries — we’ve got you! 

Diversity is the key to innovation and economic growth. 
This program welcomes all women and from all diverse cohorts — your story matters, and everyone walks their own unique path. 

During registration, you will be asked what support you require. 
You will then be contacted for a mentoring session so we can link you with the appropriate support services. 

💡 Can’t Attend the Course but Still Interested in Manufacturing?  No worries — we’ve got you!  Surrounding this program, there are several engagement opportunities: 

⭐ Industry Connections 

• Site tours with potential employers 

• Networking sessions with industry leaders 

🎤 Hear From Inspiring Voices 

• Webinars featuring women in industry and trade leaders 

• Showcase days with:  

• Women in trades networks 

• Industry representatives 

• Apprentice career advisers 

• Male allies and ambassadors 

• Advanced manufacturing and STEM pathway experts 

🏭 Are You a Vendor or Industry Partner? 

If you would like to be part of this incredible program, please register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC53HYJ

👥 Want to Join Our Engagement Activities Only? 

If you can’t attend the full course but want to participate in our engagement events, register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SJ8NRKL

🌐 Connect With Us 

To learn more about Lucinda and Abbee, follow their social media pages: 
Lucinda Shilcock:  (25) Lucinda Shilcock | LinkedIn 

Abbie Rose Powell:  https://linktr.ee/amwu

We look forward to supporting you on your journey and welcoming you into this incredible program.  Wollongong Short Course — Women in Trades and Technology