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Plain-English guides for QLD apprentices, tradies and employers — apprenticeship myths, work rights, ticket pathways, and what to expect on day one.

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  • 5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a New Apprentice — Ready to hire a new apprentice? You might be wondering about the right kind of qualities to look for in your new hire. At All Trades Queensland, we know a thing or two about hiring apprentices, and we wanted to share some of the key things to consider so that your new apprentice is an …
  • Biggest Apprenticeship Myths Busted — Are you considering an apprenticeship? You might be searching for the best apprenticeship in Brisbane and have found that there’s a range of options available to you – but how do you know which is best for you? We wanted to take the time to clear up some of the biggest apprenticeship myths in the …
  • How to Make Sure Your First Day on the Job is a Positive One — Starting a new job? Got your first day as a new apprentice coming up? We’re here to support you and want to give you some top tips to make sure that your new job is positive. Whether you’re concerned about making sure you don’t say anything wrong or just want to make a great impression, …
  • What are Your Rights as an Apprentice? — As a new apprentice, you are going to learn a lot from many different sources. With so much competing information out there, it is important to ensure you have the right details – especially when it comes to your rights. We want to protect your rights because it is critical to the success of your …
  • Why Your Business Should Consider Hiring School Based Apprentices — Getting the right people to work for your business can be a hard slog. You want to know they’ll be able to do the job, will be a good fit and ultimately make a worthwhile contribution to your company. But rather than hiring a qualified full time employee straight off the bat and hoping they’ll …
  • The Requirements for Hiring an Apprentice — If you are considering hiring an apprentice, you’re opening yourself up to an incredible opportunity. After all, an apprentice can add a lot of value to your business. But if you hire an apprentice, you need to have certain circumstances in place to ensure you are eligible to hire them. If you are looking to …
  • Choosing an Apprenticeship That Leads to an Enjoyable Long-Term Career — If you’re finishing up with your schooling or considering a career change, you will be looking at what’s next. For many people, university is not an attractive option – but an apprenticeship might be exactly what they are looking for to move forward in their life. An apprenticeship offers a combination of practical training and …
  • Interview Questions to Ask New Apprentices — Hiring an apprentice is a big step to take in your business. So, if you hire one, you want to make sure you hire the right person for the job. The interview process is critical, and you want to take the right steps to get to know your prospective hire before you get them on …
  • Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Administration for Suppliers — For all information regarding the administration please read below. FAQ regarding Administrators Appointed for Suppliers
  • What to Expect When You Become a Carpentry Apprentice — Are you considering undertaking a carpentry apprenticeship? While the road may seem long, the truth is that a carpentry apprenticeship in the manufacturing trade is one of the most rewarding trades you can undertake. We wanted to clear up any beliefs about going into this trade and make it simple for you to get the …
  • Wages Of Tradies In Australia — Wages Of Tradies In Australia. Tradies are the backbone of Australia's construction industry, with over 1 million workers
  • How To Become A Truck Driver In The Mines — How To Become A Truck Driver In The Mines. If you've ever thought about driving trucks in the Australian mines, you're not alone.
  • All Trades Questions | Learn About Trades and Tradies | ATQ — If you want to know how to become a tradie, what is involved, what you need to do to be a tradie. Our site is for you. All Tradie Questions.
  • Jazmin Cash — Jazmin Cash – Merv Samin award winner, 2019 Tuesday 29th of January, Jazmin Cash, an All Trades fourth year Carpentry apprentice, was awarded the Merv Samin Apprenticeship Award, hosted by the Logan Rotary Club. The award is in honour of the Logan Rotary club’s Charter President, Merv Samin after his remarkable efforts in establishing the …
  • Beyond the Broncos Youth Employment Project — All Trades Queensland are not only assisting in building construction all through Queensland but assisting in building indigenous futures by partnering with the Brisbane Broncos with their ‘Beyond the Broncos’ Indigenous Youth employment program. The Broncos support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within year 10-12 living in; Brisbane South, Ipswich, Redlands, Logan, Beenleigh, Gold …
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  • Conditions of Employment — Conditions of Employment November 2014 Page 20CONFINED SPACESIn some workplaces there will be areas which are very high risk environments such as silos, vats, pipelines,trenches, pits, crawl spaces, pipe line, pump room, meter and compressor rooms, automatic regulator stations,sewage disposal plants, manholes, sewers, tank, vaults, etc.. In confined spaces suffocation from lack of oxygenor poisoning …
  • Labour Hire — For an Efficient Labour Hire, Brisbane & Beyond Look to ATQ Whether you are a qualified trades person or just interested in working as a labourer for a business in your chosen industry, All Trades Queensland offer a state-wide, from places like Townsville to Brisbane, Labour Hire employment option. Unlike apprenticeships and traineeships, Labour Hire …
  • Blog — How To Become A Truck Driver In The Mines If you’ve ever thought about driving trucks in the Australian mines, you’re not alone. It’s a popular career choice because mining jobs can pay really well and offer stable employment. But if you’re like me when I first started, you might not know where to begin. …
  • About Us — All Tradies Queensland are your partner in recruiting, hiring and subcontracting tradies in Queensland. The team at ATQ are here to help you find the perfect tradesman. If you are recruiting, looking for a subcontractor or a 1 time job, our team will help you source the right fit.
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