What are some of the best jobs in the building and construction industry?

The building and construction industry is one of the most vital sectors of the Australian economy. The industry generates more than $360 billion and employs around 1.2 million people, across a range of construction jobs. But what are some of the best jobs to pursue if you are looking for building and construction work? 1. […]

What is RPL and how does it work?

If you’re thinking about studying an online course, you may be able to reduce the time it takes to get your qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program. In some cases, you may not even need to study to get your qualification. WHAT IS RPL? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a skills assessment process which […]

How to write a resume as a construction worker

In such a highly competitive job market, learning how to write a great resume as a construction worker could be the difference between landing a big job, or missing out. Research suggests recruiters spend an average of 7.4 seconds skimming over a resume – that’s about the time it takes for two deep breaths. Making sure you stand out […]

Women in Construction: time to smash down the gender bias wall

The construction industry in Australia generates more than $360 billion a year in revenue and employs around 1.2 million people. But what percentage of that workforce is women? And how can you become a tradie lady and smash down the gender bias wall? LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS THE GENDER SPLIT IN THE […]

What are the benefits of completing a construction qualification?

The building industry is booming and completing a construction qualification could help improve your chances of benefiting from that boom.  Governments around the country are pouring tens of billions of dollars into the construction industry, such as $13.9 billion in Queensland and $3.1 billion in Tasmania. Builders will likely continue to remain in high demand […]

Aussies spending billions on home renovations

Australians are spending record amounts on home renovations, as the building and construction industry continues to prosper. Tradies are in high demand across the country as people look to spend their hard-earned money on upgrading home offices and other projects. Australians usually sink tens of billions of dollars a year into overseas travel. But big family trips are off […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted expectations around online learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted expectations around online learning. Industries all around the world were plunged into uncertainty and chaos by the virus, and education was no exception. US professor Charles Hodges called the global shift to online study in 2020 “emergency remote teaching” but clarified there was a huge difference between well-planned online […]

The Future Is Yours – Learn Something New

The pressure cooker experience of the pandemic has required us to rethink and revise our daily lives. For a large swath of Australians, how we work, learn and socialize has completely changed to some degree. The prolonged adjustment has been exhausting. Although it is important to honour our experiences and be empathetic adapters, the individuals […]

Top 5 Benefits Of Completing An Accredited Course

Understanding the difference between an Accredited Course versus a Non-Accredited course will assist you in selecting the right course(s) for your needs. Take a moment to read the below. What is an Accredited course? Accreditation is a formal confirmation that the training course is nationally recognised under the government’s National Vocational Education and Training Framework. […]

Top 5 reasons to pursue a career in work health and safety

A Work Health and Safety Officer is mainly responsible for preventing accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses in the workplace. They are responsible for creating and implementing health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with the latest legislation and to ensure that these policies are implemented within the workplace. The responsibilities of a Work Health […]

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