Industry Update
“Free apprenticeships for under 21s” reports the Queensland Government
Have you heard the latest radio announcements? TV ads and articles about Apprenticeships for under 21s? The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s latest campaigns are spruking “Free apprenticeships for under 21s.”1* The Palaszczuk Government is backing business and giving young Queenslanders access to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification in industries where there is…
Read MoreQueensland’s major projects pipeline
$41.3 Billion project pipeline. 5 years. Supporting 11,900 workers on average each year.[1] Statistics from the 2019 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline report. The Queensland Major Project Pipeline report has been released by BIS Oxford Economics, Queensland Major Contractors Association and Infrastructure Association of Queensland. The report is a definitive guide to the major construction projects…
Read MoreGold Coast Tradies told to prepare for work demand
The Gold Coast’s construction scene is looking pretty healthy with an estimated $5.5 billion in construction activity projected over the next 12 months.[1] 200 construction projects have already been confirmed for delivery over the next 2-3 years and gives Tradies strong positivity for continued demand providing for the industry. [1] CSQ CEO, Brett Schimming, spoke…
Read MoreIncentives for Apprentices and Employers to increase 1 July 2019
The Federal Government has announced a commitment of over $525 million in a bid to boost Apprentices in skills shortage occupations and ensure Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector delivers real and future-focussed results. These results are critical to the economy. This investment in vocational training comes with a goal to create 80,000 new…
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 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 MoreApprentice wage subsidy for employers
The minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education, Michael Cash, has announced support for rural and regional businesses with an Apprentice wage subsidy trial starting 1 January 2019. What is the Australian Apprentice Wage subsidy? By offering financial support to employers, the Australian Apprentice Wage subsidy aims to increase the number of…
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