Australia’s Construction Industry is Desperate for Workers – And Women are the Key
Australia’s construction industry is in the grip of a workforce crisis. From bustling city skylines to regional infrastructure projects, the demand for skilled and unskilled workers has skyrocketed – and the shortage is becoming a national issue. If you’ve driven past a building site lately, you’ve likely seen the signs: “Labourers wanted,” “Apprentices needed,” “Join […]
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 […]
