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Queensland’s New Regulations Targeting Combustible Cladding
Industry Update The Queensland government has made amendments to the Building Regulation 2006 (The Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (QLD)). The new laws came into effect in Queensland from 1 October 2018, which now require building owners to register their building and complete a combustible cladding checklist. This comes as part one…
Read MoreBuilding Boom Creates More Construction Jobs
Australia’s building boom is no secret and as the latest figures show employment in the industry has reached yet another high. Over the last four years, the industry has seen 156,000 construction jobs added to its headcount.1 No mean feat when you compare this to other industries. In fact, the data suggests that our biggest…
Read MoreCSQ Funding availaible for civil and construction industries
We are delighted to announce that Foundation Training Australia have been awarded funding through Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ Funding). This gives opportunity to employers, labourers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry to get qualified without the upfront costs. We have funded positions available across both Civil and construction qualifications, skill sets…
Read MoreA call for safer workplaces
Stay safe at work, take part in National Safe Work Month this October Everyone wants to get up, go to work and come home safely, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While Australia is regarded as one of the safest places to work, last year alone saw 190 work-related fatalities, 93% of which were male.1…
Read MoreBusiness growth is meant to be unconfortable
If You’re Not Groaning You’re Not Growing! I recently attended Women in Focus conference at Byron Bay, NSW. To say the conference was a resounding success would be an understatement. The content and calibre of the attendees were astounding. What wasn’t surprising was the common thread of experiences. Similar risk and rewards stories coupled with…
Read MoreBusiness success means being accountable to your failures
It’s all about choice! I’ve been in business and worked for a number businesses over the last 25 years which has delivered me many amazing opportunities and many challenges, I know we’ve all been there, right? It came to me like a slap across the face a few years ago that the journey of success,…
Read MoreLearning by doing, Vocational Training
With the conclusion of National Skills Week (August, 27th to September 2nd, 2018) the message “Real Skills for Real Careers” as the focus for 2018. We’re ecstatic to finally see a positive focus on the Vocational training sector. Vocational Education & Training or VET at it is commonly referred to, provides opportunities for training for anyone who doesn’t…
Read MoreWhy do I need a Verification of Competency?
You’ve just arrived at your job site. The next words that come out of the Site Foreman’s mouth are:- Site Foreman: “Hang on a sec mate, where’s your VOC ”? You: What do ya mean? I’m qualified buddy! Get out of my f&^king way, I’ve got work to do. Site Foreman: Mate, unless you can…
Read MoreWhy construction training matters
If you were given the choice between two different plant operators—one was qualified, the other not—which one would you choose? But, what if there was no “up-front” cost for the untrained construction operator? You still wouldn’t do it? Yet, many business owners do not recognise the importance of employee training. Most business managers wouldn’t hire unqualified…
Read MoreHow to get an apprentice that’s right for your business
The top 3 things to consider before hiring an Apprentice In businesses where key personnel (owners, managers, recruiters) are involved in finding the right people and a proper onboarding process is followed, the results can be off the charts! Deciding to get an Apprentice, find the one that’s right for your business and bringing them on…
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