AWCC Strengthens Australia’s Oil & Gas Workforce With Major Training Milestones in 2025
From the AWCC Admin Team
The Australian Well Control Centre (AWCC) is proud to share several key developments that have shaped 2025. With growing demand for our programs, new government-backed funding, and updated safety standards across the industry, AWCC continues to lead the way in developing a capable, confident, and job-ready oil and gas workforce.
Surge in Demand for the Turbo Certificate II Program
One of the most notable trends this year has been the sharp rise in bookings for AWCC’s Turbo Certificate II in Oil & Gas Well Servicing (Onshore). Following strong momentum through late 2024, 2025 has seen even greater demand from both individuals and employers seeking fast-tracked, high-quality training options.
This surge highlights the industry’s increasing need for job-ready, compliant personnel who can step onto site with the skills, competencies, and safety readiness required by Queensland’s Petroleum & Gas Inspectorate.
AWCC’s Turbo Program directly supports this demand, helping participants gain employment faster by providing:
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A nationally recognised qualification
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A comprehensive, seven-day pathway supported by industry
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Training aligned with regulatory competency requirements
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Practical skills valued by drilling contractors and well servicing companies
To support growing enrolments, AWCC has expanded training capacity while maintaining the high standards that make the Turbo Program one of the most trusted entry pathways into Oil & Gas.
SAS Funding Now Available Through the Queensland Government
A major milestone for AWCC this year has been our approval as a Skills Assured Supplier (SAS) for the Turbo Certificate II in Oil & Gas Well Servicing (Onshore).
This government-backed funding enables eligible participants to access significantly subsidised training, reducing financial barriers and making a career in Oil & Gas more accessible than ever before. Those interested can assess their eligibility on our SAS Funding page through a questionnaire.
Becoming a recognised SAS provider reflects:
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The quality and compliance of AWCC’s training
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Our alignment with Queensland Government workforce priorities
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A shared commitment to developing skilled workers across the state
This achievement strengthens AWCC’s longstanding role in building a safer, more capable resources workforce for Queensland and beyond.
Transition to ISI Revision 7: Strengthening Safety Standards
Safety remains at the core of everything AWCC delivers. In 2025, the industry completed a major shift from Industry Safety Induction (ISI) Revision 6 to Revision 7, and AWCC is proud to have fully transitioned all training to the latest standard.
ISI Revision 7 introduces:
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Updated safety and hazard-awareness expectations
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Refreshed risk-management practices
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Improved clarity around learner competency requirements
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Content more accurately aligned to modern operational environments
All AWCC trainers have undertaken dedicated upskilling to ensure they deliver these improvements with accuracy and authority. Early feedback from participants and employers has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly around the increased clarity and relevance of the updated material.
Driving Industry Capability Into the Future
From funding breakthroughs to refined safety standards and record demand for workforce-ready training, AWCC is entering 2025 with strong momentum and a renewed commitment to developing Australia’s oil and gas talent pipeline.
These achievements reflect our mission: to deliver training that is practical, current, compliant, and designed for real career outcomes.