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Foundation Training Australia partners with Study Loans
Foundation Training Australia (FTA) is delighted to be partnering with Study Loans. FTA are passionate about enhancing lives through education and in an effort to give Australian’s every opportunity to upskill, re-train or broaden their career prospects this partnership is pivotal to that support. Investment in education and lifelong learning has never been so prominent,…
Read MorePromising Job outlook for skilled Trades in 2019
Trade skills in demand Recruitment company, Hays, has released their Hotspots of skills in demand: Jan – June 2019 report and there’s smiles all round in the building and construction industry. As mentioned in our last blog, Infrastructure development has boosted the job market across the Nation and South-East QLD is no exception. Increased workload…
Read MoreApprenticeship programs a major focus for 2019
The Queensland Government has entrusted $495,000 to four Australian organisations in an effort to boost the number of Apprentices across the state. Traineeship and Apprenticeship programs provide a foot in the door for longstanding careers in the industry and they are critical for growing a skilled workforce into the future. Acting Minister for Employment and…
Read MorePositive sentiment for construction jobs in 2019
Australia’s booming civil infrastructure sector is expected to create plenty of building and construction jobs in the first half of 2019, according to Hays Recruitment company. The Federal Government has promised $75 billion for transport infrastructure, as one of the major drivers behind the industries demand. Notwithstanding, the nation’s growing population. Further evidence of our…
Read MoreQueensland’s construction industry set for more change in 2019
Could cracks in Sydney’s Opal Tower be a forewarning of times to come? Less than 6 months after residents of the Opal Tower moved in, the building started showing cracks on the 10th floor. Engineers have since ruled out issues with the prefabricated concrete panels and now fingers are pointing to errors made in the…
Read MoreDone with school? Learn a trade.
No matter how you are ‘done’ with high school – be it choosing to leave early or having just completed year 12 – learning a Trade and getting into building and construction could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Unlike many careers, you can learn a Trade on-the-job. Yes, that’s right you…
Read MoreHiring an Apprentice: Part 2
The FAQS on the Construction Industry Apprenticeships Here is Part II of the Hiring an Apprentice series. If you haven’t yet read Part I: Employing an Apprentice head over and check it out! Otherwise read on… Australian apprenticeships are offered in all manner of industries however, we’ve taken a close look at civil construction…
Read MoreEmploying an Apprentice: Part 1
The FAQS on Building and Construction Apprenticeships Let’s unclutter the clutter around employing an apprentice! Have you ever had the same questions asked by clients time and time again? Maybe you’ve even thought ‘mmmmm I should write these down and share them with our community.’ Because, chances are if your being asked by some, then…
Read MoreNo more online white card courses
Changes to the general construction course (QLD White Card) effective 1 February 2019 Amidst industry concerns for the quality of general construction induction courses, The Queensland State Government has introduced changes to the QLD White Card course delivery from 1 February 2019. Given the course is a requirement for anyone who works, or wants to…
Read MoreWhy 9 out of 10 people are looking to upskill before the New Year
There isn’t a Tradie around who doesn’t know the “push through to Christmas” scenario. You and or your company are doing massive hours (which is great for the bank balance) in some cases working 6/7 days knowing that the Christmas shut down is coming. You’re getting more tired by the day, It happens every year! …
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