1. New Transport Engineering
Technology Centre for
Wetherill Park TAFE

2. New Transport and Engineering Technology
Centre for Wetherill Park TAFE
The 19th June 2013, the state
government announced the approval
for funding which would allow the
construction of the Transport and
Engineering Technology Centre at
Wetherill Park TAFE
“The project will shift in delivery to
simulation, technology based training and
industry projects. Simulation technology
will be implemented across the areas of
engines and transmissions, fuel systems,
electronics, fluid power and driving
simulation for heavy vehicles. Expansion of
E-learning and the roll out of the National
Broadband Network will allow SWSI to
facilitate direct learning in the work place.
This will allow the student to learn on the
job via remote technology. It will also
provide an industry training hub for the
sector to advance the industry on a global
front.”
Extract from media release,
Adrian Piccoli MP, 19/6/2013

3. The following slides outline the recent proposals for the Transport Engineering Technology Centre at
Wetherill Park TAFE.
Plans and diagrams displayed were discussed at PCG9 (Project Control Group meeting #9) held at Wetherill
Park TAFE, 19/5/14.
These slides, do not represent the final design, and the images used are for illustrating ideas and concepts.
Feedback is to be channelled back to the Project officer,
christopher.greentree@det.nsw.edu.au
New Transport and Engineering Technology
Centre for Wetherill Park TAFE

4. New Transport and
Engineering Technology
Centre for Wetherill Park TAFE
Wetherill Park TAFE was officially opened on the 9th
September 1981 by Minister for Education,
the Hon. Paul Landa LL.B. M.L.C.
Today, Automotive Programs are delivered in the
following locations at Wetherill Park College:
• Light Vehicle Programs delivered in CP BLOCK
• Heavy Vehicle and Plant Programs delivered in:
• DP BLOCK (electrical & diesel)
• H BLOCK (engines , gear boxes, and final drives)
• F BLOCK (brakes, frames, hydraulics and
commercial classes)
• M BLOCK (stage 1 apprentice classes)
• Auto Electrical Programs delivered in CT, CP, DP & F
Blocks.
CP
F
M
DP
H
CT

5. • Staff accommodation (staff rooms and
offices for head teachers, teachers and
clerical support staff) for automotive
programs at Wetherill Park are located
on the ground and second floor of J
Block, and in CT Block.
• J block also presents access issues for
disabled persons wishing to visit staff
accommodated on the second floor, as
there are no ramps or lifts for wheel
chair access.
CT
J
Current location of staff
accommodation for
automotive programs at
Wetherill Park TAFE

6. Capital Works
Overview
Construction of Transport Engineering
and Technology Centre (Blocks CP & F)
will include:
• 9 multi purpose automotive labs,
average size 79sqm each.
• Covered workshop area to be
increased from 2500sqm to over
4000sqm.
• Wi-Fi connectivity throughout
workshop with charge stations for
student’s e-learning devices.
• Student amenity area of approx.
80sqm with Wi-Fi access and meal
preparation areas.

7. Capital Works
Overview
The capital works project also includes
the refurbishment of A Block.
The refurbishment will provide new
staff accommodation for Automotive
Teaching staff.
Design includes:
• Open plan office design
• 5 offices for 10 head teachers
• Workstations for 36 teachers
• Formal reception for industry guests
• Provisions for outdoor breakaway
area for teaching staff

8. Capital Works
Overview
The capital works project also
includes the removal of the following
structures .
• Y Block which will create more
open space for students outside
class time.
• K Block (old spray booth) and MS
(storage shed) for improved street
appearance

9. Western Elevation
This drawing is the artist’s impression of how the new centre will appear once the
roof is constructed above CP & F Blocks as viewed from the service road entering
from the lights at The Horsley Drive.
Click here from the existing building appearance.

10. Western Entrance

11. Eastern Elevation
This drawing is the artist’s impression of how the new centre will appear
once the roof is constructed above CP & F Blocks, creating a Covered Open
Learning Area(COLA), as viewed from DP Block.
Click here from the existing building appearance.

12. Western Elevation A, CP and F
Blocks
This drawing is the artist’s impression of how the new centre will appear once
the roof is constructed above CP and F Blocks, along with the refurbished
staff accommodation in A Block as viewed from the service road entering from
the lights at The Horsley Drive.

13. C Block Viewed from A Block

14. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Utilisation of floor
space in work shop is
for illustrative
purposes and needs
to be worked through
with head teachers,
after a review of
resources and
teaching programs.
New roof, creating a Covered
Outdoor Learning Space

15. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
A student amenities
area will be created.
Students will have
access to:
• Comfortable indoor
and outdoor areas
for lunch and after
class activities
• High speed Wi-Fi
access for pre/post
class study groups
• Kitchen facilities

16. 3D Visual Impression from inside
CP Block looking East
Existing roof materials between CP and F block to be removed with a single roof
to extend over CP and F blocks creating a large flexible learning space
Over 12metres high

17. 3D Visual Impression from inside
CP Block looking East
Labs to have glass walls both on exterior walls and walls facing the workshop
for lighting and security/management improvements

18. 3D Visual Impression from inside
F Block looking East
For improved lighting and energy efficiencies, roof and some exterior walls to be
constructed using translucent materials. Workshop floor to be treated with a
reflective finish for added improvements.

19. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Considerations for the labs in CP Block include:
• New comfortable and flexible seating designs

20. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Considerations for the labs in CP Block include:
• New comfortable and flexible seating designs
• Use of glass for internal and external walls for
improved security and lighting efficiencies

21. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Considerations for the labs in CP Block include:
• New comfortable and flexible seating designs
• Use of glass for internal and external wall for
improved security and lighting efficiencies
• Large, easy to view, high definition,
interactive display devices

22. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Considerations for the labs in CP Block include:
• New comfortable and flexible seating designs
• Use of glass for internal and external wall for
improved security and lighting efficiencies
• Large, easy to view, high definition,
interactive display devices
• High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for students,
with on-site server ensuring stable delivery of
lessons.

23. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Considerations for the labs in CP Block include:
• New comfortable and flexible seating designs
• Use of glass for internal and external wall for
improved security and lighting efficiencies
• Large, easy to view, high definition,
interactive display devices
• High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for students,
with on-site server ensuring stable delivery of
lessons. (“drop-outs”)
• Climate controlled class rooms for improved
student comfort

24. Transport Engineering Technology
Centre
Considerations for the labs in CP Block include:
• New comfortable and flexible seating designs
• Use of glass for internal and external wall for
improved security and lighting efficiencies
• Large, easy to view, high definition,
interactive display devices
• High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for students,
with on-site server ensuring stable delivery of
lessons. (“drop-outs”)
• Climate controlled class rooms for improved
student comfort
• Storage cabinets that can be easily moved to
suit the lessons being delivered

25. Accommodation for Automotive
Staff
A Block will be completely
refurbished, creating an open
plan office for the automotive
teaching staff.
Main design features include:
• Formal reception for
industry visitors
• Work spaces for up to 36
teachers
• 5 private offices for up to
10 head teachers
• Staff amenities room to
accommodate 18 staff
• Provisions for out door
break away area

26. CP BLOCK F BLOCK
Existing Workshops View from Front
Service road off The Horsley Drive

27. NEW ROOF SPAN
CP BLOCK
Existing Workshops Viewed from the
front of DP BLOCK

28. END OF PRESENTATION