On Track for the Future Project

The On Track for the Future Project was made possible by the ICET - Teaching & Learning Capital Funding received.

On Track Training & Employment is a department of Future Employment Opportunities Inc and provides vocational training, employment assistance and enterprise activities and is located at the Eaglehawk Railway Station.

The funding received has enabled the renovation of two extra portable classrooms for the delivery of extra courses on top of those already being delivered. Modifications to existing buildings to give more room for expanding staff needs.

Works have commenced on this project with the two new portables being placed and works on these commencing.                                  

November 2009

Electrical works at TradeStart and on new trainng rooms is nearing completion, along with building preparations on new training rooms.

December 2009

Preparations and building works are well under way with some plastering completed ready for painting, Cooling systems have been installed.

January 2010

Works continued over the Christmas period with painting being completed in January, along with carpets being laid throughout the site. With these works completed the new portables were ready for use at the start of the year. 

Preparation for the installation of the new roof on Enhance has also commenced with scaffolding being erected.

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February 2010

With a majority of the works completed the premises have a fresh look along with the expansion of area which can be used for more training courses and other activities as required.

The roof at Enhance has been completed allowing more light into the building and the new insulation foil  has helped with the temperature in the building.
 

The installation of the computers is nearing completion, some computers are up and running in the new classrooms, which will assist students in their research required for their chosen field.
 

The upgrade of toilet facilites has been done due to the increase in numbers of students in additional courses being offered.

TradeStart have taken delivery of tools and equipment to assist in the metals manufacturing workshop, these tools will enable the participants to become more familiar with the tools of the trade with pracitical hands on experience, it also increases to products that can now be manufactured.

March 2010
Security sensors have been installed in new training rooms and offices. Heating & cooling upgraded in trainers room. All external locks have been replaced for security and OH&S. The installation of blinds in all areas has commenced.

April 2010
Works are close to completion on this project. This period has seen exhaust ducting at TradeStart manufactured and installed, asphalting of walkways and the manufacture of a ramp to replace existing access ramp. 

Before and after photos of asphalting works.

Exhaust ducting at TradeStart

New ramp ready to be installed

May 2010

Installation of projectors and screens have taken place during May in training rooms.

Ramp to Goods Shed has now been completed. The ramp has also been used as a training aid for the participants of the TradeStart Program.