MTA Institute News
PLUGGED IN: Explaining Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Tech
08 Sep 2018 - Without batteries, our world would be a very different place. For starters, there would be no mobile phones and we’d have to crank start our cars - how important this remarkable bit of technology to the lives we lead today.
MTA Institute Salutes New Automotive Industry Graduates
07 Sep 2018 - MTA Institute would like to congratulate the 173 students who successfully completed their apprenticeship from January 1 to Jun 30, 2018. Graduating ceremonies will be held at MTA Institute twice a year with the next being in late February 2019.
MTA Institute Celebrates Graduating Apprentices
On Friday August 24th, MTA Institute trainers, students, families and friends came together to celebrate graduating apprentices who successfully completed their automotive qualifications.
FORMER MTA INSTITUTE APPRENTICES GET A REAL SUPERCAR EXPERIENCE AT IPSWICH SUPERSPRINT
9 Aug 2018 - The relationship between MTA Queensland, corporate partner MTAA Super and Supercars heavyweight outfit Triple Eight Race Engineering continues to offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for apprentices and former apprentices of the MTA Institute.
MTA Institute July 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Jade Tarrant
9 Aug 2018 - Jade Tarrant is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for July 2018.
MTA Institute June 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Aydin Hammond
9 Aug 2018 - Aydin Hammond is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for June 2018.
TRADE RECOGNITION PROCESS OFFERS A SIMPLE WAY TO GAIN NATIONALLY-RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
9 Aug 2018 - Through trade recognition, experienced and skilled workers receive a nationally-recognised trade qualification, and in return for a relatively small investment in time and money, the benefits are substantial.
MTA Institute attends the Ignite Youth Career Expo
31 Jul 2018 - On Tuesday the 24th of July, MTA Institute attended the 2018 Ignite Youth Careers Expo held at Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre.
Auto Camp - A Hit with The Teens
9 Jul 2018 - In the July school holidays, the MTA Institute started a new and exciting initiative. Auto Camp; a three-day course designed for high-school students aged between 14 to 17.
Professor Michael Milford joins the Board of MTA Institute
6 Jul 2018 - The MTA Institute, MTA Queensland’s Registered Training Organisation and the largest private provider of automotive apprenticeships and training in Queensland, has welcomed Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Professor Michael Milford to its Board.
MTA Institute on the short list for Queensland Training Awards
6 Jul 2018 - The MTA Institute has been named among the top five organisations in the Small Training Provider of the Year category for the 2018 Queensland Training Awards.
Pre-Vocational Students ready to kick-start careers
5 Jul 2018 - MTA Institute’s mid-year pre-apprenticeship course has concluded successfully with five of the nine students taking the Certificate II program securing apprenticeship placements with the other four set to soon follow them into the industry.
MTA Institute May 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Mark Berry
14 Jun 2018 - Mark Berry is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for May 2018.
Vocational Preparation Course the first step to Auto Industry Career
13 Jun 2018 - At the beginning of the year, the MTA Institute launched a new round of its pre-apprenticeship vocational preparation course, and the third group of students to take the course have been busy at work since mid-May.
MTA Institute Announces its Role on CAVI Project
8 Jun 2018 - The Queensland Government has signed an agreement to deliver an Australian first – a new security system to help cars “talk” to each other safely and the MTA Institute is proud to announce its role on the project.
MTA Institute Launches Accredited Hybrid Electric Course
23 May 2018 - May has proven to be a very exciting month for the MTA Institute and with the announcement that the MTA Institute is now offering an accredited Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Course.
2018 Student Outcomes Survey: Have your say about training
22 May 2018 - Did you complete training with us in 2017? If so, you may be invited to participate in Australia’s largest survey of VET students.
MTA Institute April 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Scott Beadel
4 May 2018 - Scott Beadel is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for April 2018.
Dane gets up to speed with life at Triple Eight Race Engineering
4 May 2018 - Not everyone can say they’ve been in the engine bay working on a V8 Supercar. But the same can’t be said about Dane Turnbull who is completing a two-week work experience placement with Triple Eight Race Engineering.
Applications for the QOF Global Connections Bursary are now open
26 Apr 2018 - The QOF Global Connections Bursary aims to assist early and mid career Queensland VET graduates, trainers and assessors to undertake short-term training, professional development and knowledge exchange opportunities abroad.
MTA Institute Launches Auto Camp Course for School kids
12 Apr 2018 - As the automotive industry continues its evolution through new technological advancements, it becomes ever more important to provide the training, programs and projects that assist and prepare those already in the industry, and those about to enter it, for the future.
MTA Institute March 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Francois Welman
6 Apr 2018 - Francois Welman is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for March 2018.
MTA Institute Students Get to Work on Classic Ford Restoration
5 Apr 2018 - Getting some hands-on, real-life work while training for a career can be a priceless learning experience for any apprentice.
MTAQ Racing Support Crew Announced
16 Mar 2018 - Queensland’s automotive peak industry body, the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) is excited for the MTAQ Racing Team to line up for the second year in a row in the fast and furious world of motorsport.
MTA Institute February 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Reed Lennox
8 Mar 2018 - REED LENNOX IS the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for February 2018.
MTA Institute January 2018 Apprentice of the Month - Tim Ward
8 Mar 2018 - TIM WARD is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for January.
Corby Marshall’s drive for Motor Sport takes him to Triple Eight Race Engineering
8 Mar 2018 - In February, Corby began a two-week work experience placement at Triple Eight Race Engineering in Banyo.
APPRENTICES MAKE THE GRADE AT MTA INSTITUTE GRADUATION NIGHT
8 Mar 2018 - The MTA Institute held its first graduation ceremony in February, acknowledging the effort of apprentices who completed their studies between July and December 2017.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018 CAPRICORN RISING STAR AWARD!
26 Feb 2018 - Nominate you star apprentice! Capricorn Rising Stars is a new initiative enabling Capricorn Members recognise, reward and retain high performing apprentices.
MTA Institute December Apprentice of the Month - Joel Travers
13 Feb 2018 - Joel Travers is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for December 2017.
