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February 16, 2021
If you’re looking for a good career with a decent salary, look no further than concreting. This is a promising career because it gives you job opportunities for many years to come. And a concreter salary is comparable to other skilled trades, but you spend less time in your apprenticeship. Let’s take a closer look at concreter wages and see what’s involved in getting the job.
August 22, 2020
Are you returning to study after a break? Maybe you stopped studying because life got in the way, or you simply lost interest. Either way, we get it. Going back to school can be a challenge, but it also promises great rewards. By going back to school to study building and construction, you can take the next step to secure your dream job. In this blog, we’ll share with you our top tips for returning to study.
July 19, 2020
There comes a point in a tradie’s life when you want to up your game. If you want to get off the tools and earn more money, you could become a site manager. Let’s take a look at the future of site management and your possible prospects for employment with the right construction site manager qualifications.
June 18, 2020
Are you a current, stood down or aspiring apprentice? You’re probably a little confused about what’s happening to building apprenticeships now and after covid-19. While a lot of businesses are struggling to make a go of it, apprenticeships are still important to our economy. Without apprentices now, we wouldn’t have skilled trades in the future! Still, where does that leave us and what’s next for Australia’s apprentices? Read on to get all your apprenticeship questions answered.
May 18, 2020
Want to become a builder? You’ll need to apply for a builders licence. But before you can start your builders licence application, you’ll need a mix of study and on-site experience. Read on to find out how to get a builder’s licence.
April 15, 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced a lot of TAFEs, schools and unis to go online. Educators have been scrambling to deliver their classes online, and students have been struggling with the shift. But before the outbreak, some courses were already being delivered online—and to great success. Our building and construction online are a great example of this, specifically designed for online learning. The trainers know what they’re doing, and the students can handle the workload. Studying an online certificate or diploma comes with so many benefits. But, you’re also going to have to adapt to a new way of learning. We’ve put this blog together to help you get started with online learning and we’ve included some tips for returning to study.