MTA Institute News
Former MTAI apprentice of the year sets his sights on Canada in 2020
20 Jan 2020 - To say the past two years have been a whirlwind would be an understatement for former MTA Institute light vehicle apprentice, Elliott Lemmon.
MTA Institute rates highly with graduates
13 Jan 2019 - NCVER has released a report on VET student outcomes 2019 which sees MTA Institute ranked highly among graduates.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative
9 Jan 2020 - MTA Institute has partnered with yourtown and the Queensland Government Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, to offer participants aged between 15 - 24 years the opportunity to complete a 5 week Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation FREE of charge.
MTA Institute apprentice takes gold at WorldSkills competition
18 Dec 2019 - Aaryn McKeegan, a fourth-year apprentice at MTA Institute, has taken out top spot at the WorldSkills Gold Coast region competition for automotive refinishing.
Keith to take charge on HEV training and Plugged-in column
18 Dec 2019 - MTAI trainer Keith Minchin will replace the outgoing Paul Tugwell as the lead trainer for the MTAI Hybrid Electric Vehicle course, as well as technical writer for the Motor Trader's Plugged-in column.
MTAQ a one-stop shop for training and business services
18 Dec 2019 - Richard Watson, owner of heavy vehicle maintenance business X-HD in Brisbane, recently took advantage of some of the training services provided by MTA Queensland.
Apprentice of the Month, November 2019, Daniel O'Dea
17 Dec 2019 - Congratulations to Daniel O'Dea, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for November 2019.
Apprentice of the month, October 2019, Nat Keene
17 Dec 2019 - Congratulations to Nat Keene, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for October 2019.
Employers may be eligible for Back to Work funding up to $20,000
6 Dec 2019 - If your school-based apprentice or trainee has left school and is working for you without having a four week break, you may be eligible to apply for Back to Work.
Acceler8 program kickstarts career for light vehicle apprentice
5 Dec 2019 - Fourth year MTAi apprentice Kyle Muller is the latest example of the automotive industry creating new career opportunities everyday, even for those without a defined interest in cars.
MTA Queensland Announces 2019 Apprentice of the Year
22 Nov 2019 - MTA Queensland is thrilled to announce Kimberley Wallace from Morgan Motors in Emerald as the 2019 Apprentice of the Year.
Pre-Vocational Course Delivers Jobs
12 Nov 2019 - The MTA Institute’s Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation course has been kicking goals lately in preparing people for a career in the automotive industry.
Car Advice for Silkwood Students
12 Nov 2019 - MTA Queensland visited a class of young drivers from Silkwood School recently to share some knowledge on the issues affecting young drivers looking to buy their first car.
Apprentice of the month, September 2019, Corey Condon
7 Nov 2019 - Congratulations to Corey Condon, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for September 2019.
MTA Institute Welcomes South Korean Students
30 Oct 2019 - The MTA Institute is thrilled to welcome six students from South Korea to the Sir Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of Excellence on an international study tour.
MTAI apprentice wins scholarship to advance industry knowledge and skill
28 Oct 2019 -Fourth-year MTAI heavy vehicle apprentice, Kale Marsh, has been recognised for his dedication to the trade after being named a 2019 Cummins Technology and Maintenance Conference Scholarship recipient.
Bayer Smash Repair Takes Advantage of Free Apprenticeships
21 Oct 2019 - On July 1 the Queensland Government announced the ‘Free Apprenticeships for under 21s’ initiative.
2019 MTA Queensland APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS
9 Oct 2019 - Get to know the nominees for the 2019 MTA Queensland apprentice of the year award.
Bosch delivers advanced training to local automotive professionals
1 Oct 2019 - MTA Queensland recently welcomed the BOSCH technical training team to the Sir Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of Excellence to hold their popular ADAS training course.
Brisbane based organisation teaching the next generation of drivers to stay safe on the roads
23 Sep 2019 - A Brisbane based not-for-profit organisation is inspiring the next generation of drivers with an immersive school-based program designed to teach young people about safe driving practices.
Brabham documentary to premiere at Brisbane International Film Festival
19 Sep 2019 - The Brisbane International Film Festival is set to play host to the Australian premiere of 'Brabham' a documentary on the incredible life of Formula 1 champion Sir Jack Brabham.
MTA Institute wins Queensland Small Training Provider of the Year Award
17 Sept 2019 - The MTA Institute (RTO No. 31529) has been announced as the Small Training Provider of the Year at the annual Queensland Training Awards.
Apprentice of the month, August 2019, Kimberley Wallace
10 Sep 2019 - Congratulations to Kimberley Wallace, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for August 2019.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Course Attracts Students Australia-wide
9 Sep 2019 - MTA Institutes Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set course is fast becoming one of the most popular courses offered with learners attending from around the country.
MTA Institute celebrates the graduation of recently qualified apprentices
26 Aug 2019 - The MTA Institute held their August graduation ceremony on Friday 23rd August, with 8 new careers in trade being celebrated.
MTA Institute vocational students hit the track with the MTAQ Racing Team
15 Aug 2019 - The MTA Institute recently rewarded its pre-voc students with a trip to Ipswich Raceway to watch the MTAQ Racing Team compete in the Hyundai Excel QLD Championships
Accelerate Auto Electrics takes top spot at regional QLD training awards
9 Aug 2019 - Accelerate Auto Electrics & Air Conditioning has taken out top spot in the Small Employer of the Year category for the North Coast Region at the Queensland Training Awards.
Apprentice of the Month, July 2019, Jesse Weatherhead
9 Aug 2019 - Congratulations to Jesse Weatherhead, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for July 2019.
MTA Institute A Finalist for QLD Training Awards
5 Aug 2019 - The MTA Institute has been announced as a top three finalist for the Queensland Training Awards, in the category of Small Training Provider of the Year.
Plugged In: A Personal Insight into Electric Vehicles in the Greek Islands
30 Jul 2019 - HEV Trainer Paul Tugwell gives a personal insight into his findings regarding HEVs on the Greek Islands.
