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Trades

Queensland currently has a shortage of skilled tradespeople. That's why the Queensland Skills Plan is making changes to get more people into apprenticeships that lead to rewarding trade careers.

Train to retain - improving support to apprentices during their training
A new action plan to build safe, supportive and productive environments for apprentices and trainees.

Apprenticeships Info - get the answers
Apprenticeships Info provides free advice, referrals and support to all Queenslanders about apprenticeships, traineeships and training options.

Completing apprenticeships quicker
Shortening apprenticeships and recognising competency early on will help to get skilled tradespeople into the workforce sooner.

SkillsTech Australia
A new training facility dedicated to delivering training for automotive, building and construction, manufacturing and engineering, and electrical/electronic trades.

Training at TAFE
Search the TAFE Queensland website for information about training for apprenticeships.

Review of Group Training Organisations in Queensland
A range of recommendations have been made to increase the effectiveness of group training in delivering skills in priority areas.

Increased travel and accommodation allowance
The allowances for apprentice's who need to travel to undertake training have been increased.

Build your future on a trade
Information about trade careers in the building and construction industry.

Create it, Make it, Live it
Information about the range of trade careers in Queensland 's manufacturing industry.

Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935

This page was last updated at Thursday, September 28, 2006
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