Comet Training Pty Ltd (ACN 073 344 407) is a Registered Training Organisation (National Registration Code 1398), dedicated to providing accredited quality training for the building and construction industry.

In 1997 the then Minister for the Olympics, the Hon. Michael Knight, designated the Comet Training Skills Centre at Lidcombe to provide skill enhancement training programs for the workforce engaged in the construction of the Olympic venues for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, ensuring the construction phase did not experience any skill shortages.

 Photo above: Hon. Michael Knight and Comet's General Manager Raymond Harty

Over the last decade Comet Training has built ongoing and lasting relationships with major companies in the building and construction industry including Abi Group, Bovis Lend Lease, Multiplex; St Hilliers, Thiess and Tyco; with associations such as the Master Painters Association and Master Plumbers Association; and with a number of government agencies including Department of Education and Training, RTA, Integral Energy, Department of Defence and RailCorp.

Our training courses are professionally delivered and are recognised by VETAB, CITAB, WorkCover NSW and other accrediting organisations.
     

Strategic Aims

Comet's training priorities have been identified through consultation with the industry concerned and are designed to address the identified training needs of that particular industry. In achieving its aims Comet Training will:

• Meet the objectives of its clients
  
• Provide pre-vocational training programmes which provide real prospects for employment
  
• Provide access to training incorporating principles of best practice
  
• Enable members of the workforce to enhance their overall skills
  
• Provide opportunity for individuals for ongoing learning and development
  
• Enable members of the workforce to obtain increased employment status
  
• Provide the building and construction industry with access to a skilled workforce

Training Facilities & Infrastructure

Comet operates its Skills Centre at 6 - 8 Railway Street Lidcombe, which is only 5 minutes away from Lidcombe Railway Station. With 4 fully equipped, air conditioned training rooms, two indoor workshops and a large outdoor training area Comet is capable of providing a wide range of training including classroom based theory training and hands-on practical training.

To ensure the needs of industry and individuals are met, Comet Training also offers a range of flexible delivery options including training outside of normal working hours, and on-site training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Groups

Comet has successfully conducted training programmes for government designated disadvantaged groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the intellectually at risk and the long-term unemployed.

This pre-employment training is designed to increase the number of entry level training places taken up by industry and to accelerate the skill acquisition process. This training articulates into the current apprenticeship and traineeship systems and makes a positive contribution to addressing skills shortages.

Funding Information

As a Registered Training Organisation, courses offered by Comet Training may be eligible for government subsidy, provided by the Department of Education and Training through the Training Strategy for the Building and Construction Industry in NSW.

Other programmes such as the Approved Provider List, Contract Training Provision, and the Access Programme ensure funding is available to a broad spectrum of training across all industries.