Training Ombudsman to review apprentice experience
The Queensland Training Ombudsman will examine the support available for the state’s apprentices and trainees, with a special focus on removing barriers for women in traditionally male-dominated trades.
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer has asked the Queensland Training Ombudsman to review the support measures available to apprentices and trainees across the state. “Apprentices and trainees are the skilled workers our businesses and economy will rely on in the future, which is why we made investing in skills a key focus in our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan,” Minister Farmer said.
Queensland Training Ombudsman Geoff Favell said the office had completed a number of reviews into different aspects of the training system and routinely works with apprentices, trainees, students, training organisations, employers and other stakeholders. “A key theme of the review will be ensuring all apprentices and trainees are provided with supportive, healthy and safe work environments that foster quality training arrangements,” Mr Favell said.
Sheree Taylor, Queensland President of the National Association of Women in Construction, said her organisation was strongly advocating for improving the participation of women in construction and related industries and welcomed any support that would help achieve this goal.
For further information about the work of the Queensland Training Ombudsman visit https://trainingombudsman.qld.gov.au/ or call 1800 773 048.
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