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In modern manufacturing, capability isn’t bought, it’s engineered. At Morgan Engineering, our new Centre of Excellence represents that belief in action: a purpose-built facility designed to cultivate skill, precision and safety for the next generation of Australian tradespeople.
For 50 years, Morgan Engineering has delivered specialised machining, fabrication and on-site services to the mining and construction industries. As the company’s workforce grew, so did the need for structured, high-performance training that could meet both operational demands and safety standards.
Recognising this, we transformed our facility at 22 Enterprise Drive into a dedicated training hub, purpose-built to develop our apprentices, induct new employees, and enhance workforce capability across every division.
Led by our WHS, training and development coordinator, Matthew Pickering, the Centre replicates a real workshop environment complete with welders, lathes, milling machines, and fabrication equipment. It’s designed to deliver practical training that mirrors production conditions, without the noise or risk of live job sites.
The Centre of Excellence is more than a training space; it’s a model of how capability and innovation intersect.
In partnership with Gimbal Training (RTO 31820), Morgan Engineering delivers nationally recognised Certificate III qualifications in Engineering – Mechanical and Fabrication Trades. This collaboration ensures every apprentice receives formal education that’s aligned with both industry standards and Morgan’s operational excellence.
“By aligning our training programs with industry needs, we’re ensuring apprentices are not only job-ready, but capable of leading the next generation of Australian manufacturing,” said Morgan Engineering General Manager, Jeremy Brett.
Each apprentice follows a structured schedule of theory and practical modules through Gimbal’s online learning system, complemented by hands-on assessments at the Centre. The program rewards performance. Apprentices who complete modules efficiently progress faster through pay grades, reinforcing Morgan’s culture of reward for effort, accountability, and excellence.
The innovation behind the centre lies in its approach:
Safety-first setups for filming and assessing competencies without production interference.
Dedicated machine access to ensure consistent training quality.
Real-world replication. Training with the same tools, materials, and standards used on client projects.
This structure allows apprentices to build confidence, capability, and technical accuracy faster, while reducing downtime and maintaining the highest safety levels.
The results speak for themselves. Since opening, the Centre has accelerated apprentice completion times, improved retention and produced a pipeline of highly skilled tradespeople ready to deliver on Morgan’s “Fast. Reliable. Safe.” promise.
More than 40 apprentices have now trained under the Gimbal partnership including 12 women, a milestone for diversity and inclusion in heavy industry. The structured learning environment and mentoring approach have also earned Morgan recognition as winners in the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards, celebrating excellence in collaboration and manufacturing capability.
The Centre of Excellence isn’t just about machines and modules, it’s about culture. Every apprentice learns under the guidance of seasoned tradespeople who model the precision, integrity, and pride that define Morgan’s reputation.
“This isn’t a classroom. It’s a real engineering environment designed to teach our people how to think, problem-solve, and work safely under pressure. That’s what makes capability stick,” said Matthew Pickering.
By bringing training in-house, Morgan Engineering has created a capability ecosystem. One that strengthens regional employment, supports industry standards and builds a resilient workforce ready for the challenges of modern manufacturing.
