Training
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Australia’s apprenticeship system at risk without an urgent reform, new report warns
Australia’s skills shortage is getting worse, with the nation’s apprenticeship and traineeship system struggling to meet the needs of employees and the broader economy. Described as ... -
Labor promises to fast-track formal qualifications of skilled tradies
The Australian Labor Party has promised, if re-elected, to fast-track the formal qualifications of skilled tradies in a $78 million pledge that aims to boost new ... -
TAFE NSW plumbing course to address skills shortage on the South Coast
TAFE NSW has introduced a new plumbing course to introduce high school students to the plumbing trade, to address the growing skills shortage in the Eurobodalla ... -
Nuflow provides training in UV pipe relining for Australians
Nuflow Australia welcomed 20 people into its training sessions to enhance technical skills and deliver advanced no-dig pipe repair solutions to customers. The training was done ... -
MPA NSW approves of stronger supervision standards
The NSW Government’s renewed focus on supervision standards in the plumbing industry has been embraced by the Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW). MPA NSW ... -
Uphold supervision requirements or face fines: Plumbers warned
Building minister Anoulack Chanthivong has embraced the Building Commission NSW, warning plumbers across the state to verse themselves on their supervision requirements to avoid facing fines. ... -
Rheem announces $60,000 worth of apprentice grants
Rheem has announced $60,000 in apprentice plumbing grants, offering 20 grants for the second year in a row. Rheem Australia marketing director John Collignon says that ... -
MPANZ want the government to prioritise employer support following incentive
Master Plumbers Australia/New Zealand (MPANZ) has welcomed Anthony Albanese’s $10,000 financial incentive for apprentices in essential trades, as part of the Building Australia plan. MPANZ however ... -
Quarterly data reveals decline in apprentices and trainees in training
The latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has revealed a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training ... -
Building industry urge for work safety entering Safe Work Month
Building leaders have urged work safety moving into October, emphasising its importance in the residential building industry. HIA industry and policy chief executive Simon Croft says ...
