Articles tagged with 'apprentices'

New construction guidelines will help apprentices

14 July 2009 | Construction workers stand to benefit from the federal government's move to bring the guidelines for the code covering taxpayer-funded construction projects into line with the new Fair Work Act, says unions.


Komatsu focuses on apprenticeship development

9 July 2009 | Komatsu Australia has established a new Apprentice Development System that is being piloted at its Hunter Valley branches.


Out-of-Trade register helps QLD apprentices get back to work

29 June 2009 | Construction Skills Queensland and the Queensland Government Department of Education and Training began compiling an 'Out-of-Trade' Apprentice Register in January this year to record those whose apprenticeships had been cancelled.


WA moves to protect apprentices

27 April 2009 | The Western Australian government is providing opportunities on construction projects for at least 80 apprentices who may not otherwise be able to complete their apprenticeship due to the economic downturn.