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Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Collaborate on New Learning Programs to Create Safer Workplaces

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) have agreed to partner and fund innovative, industry-first learning programs as part of a continued commitment towards mining sector workplaces that are free from sexual harassment, bullying and racism.

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  • Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) have agreed to partner and fund innovative, industry-first learning programs as part of a continued commitment towards mining sector workplaces that are free from sexual harassment, bullying and racism.
  • The pilot, to be developed in 2022, will form part of core learning requirements for students who may be planning to join Rio Tinto, BHP or Fortescue.
  • South Metropolitan TAFE will go on to share this education package through the broader WA TAFE network.
  • In time, these packages will be made available for application across broader industries and across other parts of Australia.