QBSA No More...

Posted in Industry Updates on Jun 21, 2013
After 22 years, the Queensland Building Services Authority (QBSA) is undergoing a few changes. A 10 Point action Plan to Reform the QBSA has been developed due to a State Government Parliament Inquiry. The QBSA will be replaced with a new body called the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
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White Card 2012 National Construction Safety Card

Posted in Industry Updates on Dec 05, 2011
Blue Dog Training is a leader in online delivery of the White Card. We are now one month from a new era in workplace health and safety in Australia with national legislation taking effect on 1 January 2012.
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Recognition of Prior Learning: Engineering

Posted in Industry Updates on Jul 15, 2011
Employing an apprentice increases your bottom line because you train people to have the skills you need now and in the future. Blue Dog Training has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tool that can be completed by clients with previous experience. Students who possess skills and knowledge will have them recognised and will fast track through some units.
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What Has Attracted 1000+ Queensland Employers?

Posted in Industry Updates on Feb 26, 2011
Blue Dog Training has quietly achieved another great milestone in its ongoing commitment to high quality training to the trade sector. Blue Dog Training now meets the training needs of over 1000 employers!
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Western Australia Blue Card Changes to White Card

Posted in Industry Updates on Aug 31, 2009
As of the 1st of September, 2009 the 51466 Course in Safety Awareness Training (WA Blue Card) will be replaced with the CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry (WA White Card) course.
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Supporting Apprentices in a Financial Downturn

Posted in Industry Updates on Mar 16, 2009
More and more employers are choosing Blue Dog Training in these difficult times to help support them in their commitment to the training of apprentices.
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Flexibility Beats Challenge of Skills Shortages

Posted in Industry Updates on Aug 08, 2008
Queensland continues to live up to its Smart State label with its booming economy and record low rates of unemployment. A recent Google trend search has revealed that the Smart State's capital Brisbane has the 4th largest number of participants in elearning in the world.
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