Earthworks Academy delivering for industry

Work is underway to deliver the Tasmanian Government’s live Earthworks Academy, a purpose-built training site to help more Tasmanians become job-ready in the civil construction industry. 
 
The Earthworks Academy, at Carrick’s Quercus Park, will be an open work site delivering real life training in a safe, controlled environment within an authentic industry setting.  
 
The Tasmanian Government committed $4.3 million to establish and construct the Academy, including $1.8 million to establish the site’s infrastructure and $2.5 million for equipment.  
 
Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said our civil construction workers are building Tasmania’s future. 
 
“The Earthworks Academy will ensure we’re delivering the thousands of workers we need to get on and deliver our huge infrastructure agenda across the state,” Minister Ellis said. 
 
“The Academy will not only support the multiple road upgrade projects across the state, but will play a critical role in supporting the construction of housing and Renewable Energy projects in the region. 
 
“The Academy will be key in helping to address skill shortages in the sector, including for earthmoving plant operators, bulldozer operators, excavator operators, grader operators, loader and road roller operators, and truck drivers. 
 
“Through our government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we’re training up a job-ready generation of Tasmanians with the skills they need to succeed.” 

The Academy, which will be run by the Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania, is anticipated to have its first students begin training in early 2026.