GCTC Support Apprentices & Employers with New Silica Safety Guidelines
As of 1 September 2024, the construction industry faced critical updates to work health and safety regulations pertaining to crystalline silica substances. These new silica safety guidelines bring a significant shift in safety measures, particularly impacting our Tiling and Formwork apprentices and employers. These are two of our trades that frequently handle materials embedded with […]
Changing the Conversation: Mental Health Support for Australia’s Tradies
Are there any upcoming projects or initiatives at TIACS that you’re particularly excited about? Yes, we’re excited about new branding efforts and shifting the narrative away from traditional ‘mental health counseling.’ We’re now branding TIACS as ‘the head noise specialists,’ which resonates more with blue-collar workers like truckies, tradies, and farmers. This approach aims to […]
Fast Facts on RPL and How to Get Started
The thing is, we know there’s a tonne of you nodding ya heads right now…so we’ve created this quick video and write up to make RPL a tad clearer for those of you just want the fast facts. Obvious Things: Bonus Things: Here are some quick common questions: We’ve answered short & sweet with facts […]
Australia’s richest tradies 2016
Trade businesses and tradies are reaping the rewards of a thriving industry. On average, a tradesman earns $60.88 per hour, a 0.3% increase from last year. New research uncovers the big winners this year are builders in New South Wales. NSW has the wealthiest builders at $77.85 an hour, a rise of 27.7%, while Queensland […]
Construction Skills Queensland Courses
Are you looking to learn new and valuable skills that will help you to further your career in construction? The Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Short Courses Program is focused on safety and licensing training! About the Short Course program The Short Courses program provides funding to assist with upskilling and cross skilling existing workers in […]
2016 Outlook on Construction Jobs
The building and construction industry has traditionally been one of the largest employing industries in Australia. We take a further look into industry predictions for this year and what this means for Gold Coast Trades College students. New South East QLD developments are predicted to create more than 2000 construction jobs! Brisbane City Council and […]
Advance you career with further training
Do you feel you’re not reaching your full professional potential? Discover how you can advance your career with our suite of leadership and management courses at PPS College. PPS College Career Training PPS College delivers an innovative approach to training with efficient and modern learning resources. Our practical course design, combined with personalised attention creates […]
Gold Coast Trade College Open Day
Come along and check out our rapidly expanding training college in Currumbin. If you are looking for a career in the construction industry, need an apprentice to join your business or are a tradesperson looking for skills recognition or upgrades, Gold Coast Trade College have the courses and expertise to get you there. Our Open […]
