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Blue Dog Training has been recognised as one of the state's best, taking out the Private Training Organisation of the Year award at the annual Queensland Training Awards. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said Blue Dog Training from Windsor was one of 11 awardees in the State Government's longest running awards program.

"It is a tremendous honour to be recognised at this level and with more than 500 entries across the 11 categories, competition was very strong," Mr Welford said.

"Queensland is booming in its infrastructure and resources sectors, and these awards show the great work that is being done to ensure local industries and workers can remain competitive with world-class skills and training."

Mr Welford said Blue Dog Training demonstrated the strength of local talent which was highlighted through the awards in a host of industries, from health care and hospitality to carpentry and creative arts.

"Blue Dog Training was established to meet the needs of the rapidly growing construction industry and has developed a number of innovative and interactive solutions to assist with the delivery and tracking of high-quality training," he said.

"Using their industry experience, the company's three directors have developed a complete assessment training and tracking system to deliver customised training as and when it suits the client and their work environment.

"Blue Dog believes training must be customised to suit the learner, the employer and the industry.

"The work they are doing is important because it helps people at a personal and professional level, while supporting the local area and ultimately the state's economy."

Blue Dog Training will now compete for a place at the Australian Training Awards in Hobart on 8 November.

For a full list of award winners, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.

-Press Release from Minister for Education and Training/Minister of Arts; 13th of September 2007