Roy Hill has opened its interactive Learning Centre ‘ROC-ED’. Located at Roy Hill’s Corporate Headquarters and Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Perth, ROC-ED is part of the company’s commitment to education as a foundation for the development of careers for young people and to Australia’s future success.
The Hon Peter Collier, MLA, Minister for Education, Aboriginal Affairs and Electoral Affairs, said the Centre was a big plus for both students and teachers.
“ROC ED provides an innovative excursion program for Year 8 students and their teachers to learn about the mining industry and the importance of technology and innovation. This Centre fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, creativity and innovation.”
The half-day program enables students to visit Roy Hill’s Remote Operations Centre to see real time operation of the mine and its infrastructure and to learn what it takes to establish a modern iron ore mining and export operation.
Hancock Prospecting Group and Roy Hill, Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart the Roy Hill Remote Operations Centre gives insight into Roy Hill’s operations for students to consider the wide range of careers open to them.
“I hope to interest students to take up the study of engineering, geology, mathematics, science and technology, which are key to Australia’s future development. Students will participate in learning experiences as an introduction to key aspects of the mining industry, including automation, robotics, technology and innovation.”
Roy Hill Holdings, Chief Executive Officer, Barry Fitzgerald said, “The decision to open the ROC-ED Learning Centre enables students to learn more about Roy Hill’s operations in the context of their broader learning in school.”
“They will also explore what it takes to build a career in mining and the importance of the mining industry to the national economy.”
“This innovative approach to learning is highlighted with the opening of ROC-ED and is an initiative that we are very proud of. We look forward to welcoming further groups of Year 8 students to Roy Hill’s ROC-ED in the future,” Mr Fitzgerald added.
