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Blue Dog Training Engineering and Carpentry Apprentice of the Year nominations

Posted in Our Community on May 31, 2010

2009 - 2010 has been a very successful year for Blue Dog Training with large increases in the number of carpentry apprentices and the introduction of engineering. Now with over 1300 apprentices to choose from the trainers and Directors of Blue Dog Training had a great deal of difficulty coming up with one nomination for the State Training Awards in the category of Apprentice of the Year. The simple solution was to nominate a number of apprentices who could represent the high quality standards

Blue Dog offers White Cards but no white flag

Posted in Company News on May 13, 2010

Last Saturday night Team Blue Dog did battle for an action packed 30 minutes in the Ipswich Show's Demolition Derby. We finished 2nd again, however this time there were 28 cars involved. We were going for the win and being beaten by the Boonah Boys for the second year in a row shows just how tough their car is.

White Card Training lead to Demolition Derby

Posted in Company News on May 06, 2010

Blue Dog Training made its inaugural appearance at the Ipswich Show's "demolition derby" last year when Director Brad Deas survived the carnage to come a credible, Adrenalin-inspired second place. Brad and co-driver Pete Pollock reckoned they discovered the secret for survival from last year's experience and they have spent their spare time over the last couple of months preparing their "winning" vehicle for this year's event.

Why Blue Dog Training's e-learning works

Posted in Company News on Feb 26, 2010

The survival of humans has depended upon our ability to learn from others. Right from the start we have learned from each other by speech, observation and eventually by the written word. However things are changing.

Record Rainfall across Queensland

Posted in Our Community on Feb 22, 2010

The record rainfall experienced in the early part of the year has certainly had the farmers and gardeners smiling across the state. Unfortunately construction workers do not share the same enthusiasm. Wet days usually mean loss of valuable work time which can see projects falling behind and penalties needing to be paid.

Blue Dog Off and Running in 2010

Posted in Company News on Feb 19, 2010

2010 is off to a flying start at Blue Dog Training. Record numbers of apprentices have been signed in the areas of carpentry, concreting and engineering for January and February 2010. Obviously confidence is returning to the marketplace with a record number of employers increasing their workforce in the New Year.

Merry Christmas from Blue Dog Training 2009

Posted in Our Community on Dec 15, 2009

On Behalf of Blue Dog Training I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas