Noise control solutions for Trade Training Centres

How Flexshield supports students and educators

Trade Training Centres in Australia are essential for providing hands-on, practical skills that prepare students for careers in industries such as automotive, carpentry, metalwork, and more. However, one of the biggest challenges in these environments is managing noise levels – especially with the heavy machinery and equipment used in workshops.

In 2025, as Trade Training Centres continue to evolve and expand, noise control will remain critical to maintaining a productive and safe learning environment. That’s where Flexshield can help.

With our range of industrial noise control solutions, Flexshield ensures that Trade Training Centres meet workplace health and safety standards and provide an environment where students and instructors can thrive.

Industrial noise control solutions for workshops

Trade training workshops are often noisy, with equipment such as welders, grinders, saws, and cutting machines creating high decibel levels that can affect both safety and productivity. Flexshield offers several solutions to manage this noise:

1) Sonic Acoustic Curtains are a versatile solution designed to contain sound around noisy equipment, minimising the spread of noise to surrounding areas. Perfect for use in training spaces where students are learning how to operate machinery, these curtains are easy to install and can be customised to suit the specific needs of each workshop.

2) Sonic Series acoustic louvres can help reduce noise without affecting airflow for larger spaces with significant mechanical systems. These are ideal for spaces with large machinery or ventilation systems where maintaining a safe and comfortable environment is essential.

Workshop enclosures and acoustic booths

In high-noise training areas, it’s not always possible to control sound across the entire space. Flexshield’s modular acoustic enclosures offer a practical solution, providing dedicated, quiet areas within open-plan workshops. These enclosures can be placed around noisy equipment, allowing students to work on projects with less distraction from their surroundings.

For smaller, quieter tasks or one-on-one training sessions, Flexshield’s portable acoustic booths provide a controlled space for focused work. These booths are an excellent option for instructors or students who need a distraction-free environment for detailed work or sensitive equipment.

Soundproofing for safety and comfort

The noise levels in some trade training environments can exceed safe limits, posing a risk to hearing over time. Flexshield’s soundproofing solutions help mitigate excessive noise, protecting students and staff from hearing damage.

By reducing noise exposure to safe levels, Flexshield helps Trade Training Centres comply with Australian workplace health and safety standards, ensuring that the learning environment is safe and conducive to focus.

Improving focus in noisy spaces

In busy workshops, noise can be a significant distraction, making it difficult for students to focus and for instructors to communicate effectively. Flexshield’s acoustic panels, baffles, and ceiling treatments absorb and reduce noise, ensuring that communication in the classroom or workshop is clear and effective. This is particularly important in trade training, where hands-on learning often requires constant interaction between students and instructors.

Compliance with Australian Standards

Noise control isn’t just about comfort; it’s also about compliance. In Australia, workplaces are required to follow strict noise control regulations to protect the health of employees and students. Flexshield’s products are designed to meet these Australian standards, ensuring that Trade Training Centres can operate without risking penalties or compromising the safety of their staff and students.

Scalable solutions for growing Trade Training Centres

As training centres expand and diversify their offerings, their noise control needs may evolve. Flexshield’s solutions are scalable and modular, which means they’re easily adapted as training centres grow.

Whether the noise is from adding new equipment or increasing the number of students, Flexshield’s flexible noise control products can be customised to suit the facility’s changing needs.

Supporting student wellbeing

Ensuring students’ physical and mental wellbeing is vital to their success in trade training. Exposure to constant loud noise can lead to stress and fatigue, reducing concentration and affecting performance. By implementing effective noise control, Flexshield helps ensure that students are able to focus on their work without the distractions and negative effects of excessive noise.

Get expert advice on noise control for your Trade Training Centre

Trade Training Centres are key to developing Australia’s skilled workforce, and Flexshield is committed to helping these facilities provide students with the best possible learning environments.

Flexshield’s innovative noise control solutions help create spaces where students and instructors can focus, collaborate, and succeed, from reducing noise in busy workshops to ensuring compliance with safety standards.

If you’re managing or designing a Trade Training Centre and need to address noise control, Flexshield has the expertise and products to meet your needs – ensuring that the next generation of tradespeople can learn in a safe, comfortable, and productive environment. For expert advice on the right noise control solutions for your facility, please contact Flexshield at 1300 799 969 or get in touch online.