AWCC Named Dual Finalist in the 2025 Toowoomba Chamber Business Excellence Awards
The Australian Well Control Centre (AWCC) is proud to announce that we have been named a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Toowoomba Chamber Business Excellence Awards — Professional Services and Innovation.
With hundreds of outstanding regional businesses vying for recognition, being shortlisted in two award categories positions AWCC among Toowoomba’s most forward-thinking and impactful organisations. This achievement reflects the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our team in delivering industry-leading oil and gas training and safety programs across Australia.
Professional Services – Making the Industry Safer
Our nomination in the Professional Services category highlights AWCC’s unwavering mission: to make the energy and resources industry safer through quality training built by industry, for industry.
Every AWCC trainer and assessor is an experienced industry professional. From well control training and confined space rescue to emergency response and safety leadership programs, every lesson mirrors real-world operational environments.
Our goal is clear — to build competence, confidence, and capability that save lives and strengthen safety performance across the Australian oil and gas sector.
Through our nationally recognised training, AWCC makes industry-specific safety courses accessible to the public, breaking down barriers and opening clear pathways for anyone seeking a career in energy, oil, and gas operations.
Innovation – The Turbo Program
Our finalist recognition in the Innovation category celebrates the success of AWCC’s groundbreaking Turbo Program, a fast-track, workforce-ready training pathway that prepares participants for real jobs in the oil and gas industry.
Combining theory, hands-on rig simulation, and employability skills, Turbo gives participants a complete, immersive experience that replicates live worksite conditions. This innovative training model helps students transition directly into industry roles with the confidence and capability employers demand.
It’s a proven approach that continues to redefine workforce development in Australia’s resources sector, supporting both jobseekers and employers looking for qualified, site-ready candidates.
Australia’s Only All-Weather Drilling Training Facility
Located in the heart of Toowoomba — the gateway to the Surat Basin — AWCC operates Australia’s only all-weather drilling training facility. AWCC also offers its safety and oil and gas services in Brisbane.
This state-of-the-art site provides trainees with real-world drilling simulations and safety exercises in any conditions, all year round. It’s a hands-on environment that blends technology, industry experience, and safety leadership — showcasing why AWCC continues to lead in well control and oil and gas safety training nationwide.
By investing in advanced infrastructure, AWCC ensures every participant graduates with the practical skills and industry awareness needed to succeed in Australia’s energy and resources workforce.
Looking Ahead to Awards Night
The 2025 Toowoomba Chamber Business Excellence Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, 2 November 2025, celebrating the region’s most dynamic and resilient businesses.
While we eagerly await the results, being recognised as a dual finalist is already an incredible milestone — one that reflects our passion, our people, and our ongoing commitment to building safer, smarter, and stronger industry capability across Australia.
To our clients, partners, and the entire AWCC team, thank you. This recognition belongs to you.
Australian Well Control Centre
Raising Industry Standards. Empowering Safer Futures.
About the Australian Well Control Centre (AWCC)
The Australian Well Control Centre is a nationally recognised oil and gas training organisation providing well control, safety, emergency response, and workforce development programs for the Australian energy sector.
From entry-level courses to advanced industry certifications, AWCC is committed to raising industry standards and empowering safer futures.
Learn more about our award-nominated programs and upcoming courses here.
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