Cement Australia

At the end of last term, an eager group of Year 10 students embarked on an educational journey with a visit to Cement Australia at Railton, supported by Tracy from the Beacon Foundation. Students gained firsthand insight into how cement is made and the enormous workforce that makes it possible.

The evolution and modernisation of the operations at Railton now allows the plant to produce over 1.4 million tonnes per annum. Over 92% of this cement is transported to the South Australian, Victorian, and New South Wales markets via the MV Goliath bulk cement pneumatic self-discharging carrier. During our tour, we had the opportunity to see the raw mill, vertical roller mill, cement kiln, and visit the limestone mine.

Students had the opportunity to learn about the many diverse career opportunities available and to talk with a range of industry experts.  Some of these included electrical apprentices, mechanical engineers, mine surveyors, boilermakers, and geologists.  

This visit enriched students’ knowledge and understanding of the industry and the pathways available to them beyond Year 10.