The Queensland Training Ombudsman’s Office closed on 31 October 2012 following a decision by the Queensland Government to reduce duplication of services and costs. Complaints by apprentices, trainees and their employers will instead be made to the Department of Education, Training and Employment, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC).
Resources companies throughout Queensland have been assured by the Newman government that it will do everything possible to ensure continued growth in the sector.
Efforts are underway to secure a best practice framework for uranium mining in Queensland, as membership of the Uranium Implementation Committee is announced.
A group of students have been given an insight into the building and construction industry, with the help of Hervey Bay’s WIN Constructions Queensland.
The federal government is introducing reforms to the apprenticeship system to address growing concerns about a looming skills shortage.
A $30 million project to upgrade Qantas’s heavy maintenance facilities in Brisbane will create hundreds of employment opportunities, including 30 apprenticeships in Queensland.
Queensland is seeing an increased investment in housing, with the state recording a considerable amount of interest in its built environment. For those seeking apprenticeship opportunities, the growing focus on construction could pave the way for a myriad of exciting positions.
Students weighing up their education options should keep in mind whether they want to pursue further study or get an immediate position in the workforce, a report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has suggested.
Queensland women looking for a job change may be interested in a new government initiative that offers incentives for females to embark on study in male-dominated industries.
Proving he has the best tricks of the trade up his sleeve, 28-year-old builder Matthew Hall was awarded the Queensland Apprentice of the Year last week.
The BUSY Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present.
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