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Quality Reforms surveys deadline extended
There are a number of Quality Reform surveys currently open, and it’s not too late to submit your response. The surveys have been extended to allow stakeholders the time and opportunity to provide their views and input. You can complete a survey before 12pm (AEDT)...
Survey for livestock operators
Loading livestock to a heavy vehicle is a dangerous task. The incidence of injury and workplace deaths linked to the use of livestock loading facilities has long been a significant concern. In 2015, the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA)...
Draft training materials available on Rail Projects
Closing 6 April 2021. On behalf of the Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC), the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) for the projects below, have considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials. Rail Train Driving The TAC for the...
Queensland Training Awards 2021 – Nominations deadline extended
The deadline for nominations into the Queensland Training Awards has been extended to midnight on Sunday 28 March 2021. The most prestigious and longest running training sector awards program in the state, the Queensland Training Awards provides individuals and...
Build your business with the Back to Work Program
Build your business with the Back to Work program The Queensland Government’s Back to Work program is open for applications! Since 2016, this game-changing program has been providing Queensland employers with the confidence to hire unemployed jobseekers,...
Industry Skills 360 Series Webinars
Australian Industry Standards are holding a series of Industry Skills 360 webinars about emerging trends for industry, cross-sector issues, and proposed qualification changes to support workforce needs. Hear from the Industry Reference Committee about current industry...
Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements Program extended
The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program launched last year, quickly became fully subscribed at the maximum 100,000 participants in less than five months. On Tuesday 9 March, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the program will be extended for a full...
Nominations open for the Women in Industry Awards
Submitting a nomination for the Women in Industry Awards is a great way to acknowledge outstanding women from across a range of industries. Nominations can be made for the following categories: Social leader of the year Rising star of the year Business development...
New Queensland JobTrainer courses added
32 new courses have been added to Queensland's JobTrainer Program which offers free or low-cost training opportunities for job seekers or young people. Courses available include: Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) Certificate III...
Australian Industry Standards Maritime Skills webinar
Australian Industry Standards (AIS) will be holding a series of Industry Skills 360 webinars to discuss skilling and workforce priorities. On Friday, 12 March 2021, they will be holding a webinar to discuss emerging trends impacting future skills and current skills...
Livestock & Rural Transporters Association of QLD – Nominations open for Young Person in Transport Award
The inaugural 2021 Livestock & Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) Young Person in Transport Award, is now open for nominations. The award has been developed to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding young workers in the livestock and rural...
The Australasian Railway Association launches its Faster Rail Report
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) launched its Faster Rail Report in February 2021. The report sets out a three-step plan required to get Australia's network up to speed and highlights how the rail industry can deliver faster, more reliable and more frequent...
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