WorldSkills Australia is a social enterprise that passionately believes skills drive the future of young people, and of Australia. This year, 500 competitors and officials, from 16 different countries will be taking part in 24 different skill competitions. Hosted in several Victorian TAFE institutes, including; Holmesglen Institute, Kangan Institute and RMIT…
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True passion for bricklaying
During a recent field visit, our industry engagement officer (Jacqui Breeuwer) at Become a Bricklayer had the opportunity to meet a very talented Bricklaying teacher at VIC Poly – Michael […]
ABN Training, A successful model for training Apprentices.
One of the biggest pleasures I have in this job is seeing young people from a whole variety of different backgrounds, levels of education and capabilities, grow into brilliant […]
International WorldSkills Competition – Kazan, Russia 2019 – Wrap Up
International WorldSkills Competition – Kazan, Russia 2019 – Wrap Up A team of apprentices and trainees from across Australia (NSW, Victoria and Queensland) took on the world’s best in Russia. […]
Get set for a 3% wage increase and new incentives for national skills shortages
What do you need to know? The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.0% increase to minimum wages. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or […]
In it to win it – Paul Coon takes out Gold at Global Skills ’19
Bricklayer, Paul Coon took out first place at last weeks Global Skills Bricklaying Competition. Taking place at Holmesglen TAFE, Paul competed against the best bricklayers from countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Russia and more. Bricklayers were given four days to complete a range of different builds, all testing essential and creative skills.
Launched: Career Pathways Website
We’ve just launched our brand new Career Pathways website. Our new hub for showcasing bricklaying as a trade and the potential opportunities that it comes with.
Bricklayers still desperately in Demand – HIA September Quarter Trades Report
In the HIA’S Quarterly Trades Report, we weren’t too surprised that in the majority of capital cities Bricklaying is still the most in-demand trade
Tasmania’s First Female Bricklayer joins the Family
Chelsea Whelan has decided to take after her father and grandfather and become a bricklaying, becoming the first woman in Tasmania to take on a bricklaying apprenticeship.
From Classroom to Construction Site – Geelong Secondary Schools Construction Site Tour
High School students from Geelong were fortunate enough to participate in a construction site tour outside of the coastal town, hit the link to read more about the successful day.