MTA Institute News
Motorcycle Apprentice Racing to Success
21 May 2020 - Second year MTA Institute motorcycle apprentice Kye Van Es was invited to attend the 27th International Island Classic earlier this year by the Yamaha Racing Team.
Luke Roxburgh Continues to Inspire
21 May 2020 - 2015 MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Year Luke Roxburgh has gone above and beyond while overcoming enormous personal obstacles to get to where he is today.
Plugged In: Explaining Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Tech
21 May 2020 - In this month's Plugged In, MTA Institute Trainer Keith Minchin takes an in-depth look at the various systems that come together to make an electric vehicle work.
Apprentice of the Month, April 2020, Awngdan Daipha
21 May 2020 - Congratulations to Awngdan Daipha, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for February 2020.
Apprentice of the Month, March 2020, Joshua Shearman
21 May 2020 - Congratulations to Joshua Shearman, MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for March 2020.
Apprentice of the Month, February 2020, Evelyn Hayes
21 May 2020 - Congratulations to Evelyn Hayes, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for February 2020.
Processes implemented by the MTA Institute to stay safe through COVID-19 and protect businesses, students and trainers
12 May 2020 - The MTA Institute are implementing a range of news processes to maintain the safety of trainers, students and businesses while on site during COVID-19.
MTA Institute Trainer Ken Rahley reaches 10 year milestone
6 May 2020 - MTA Institute trainer Ken Rahley recently celebrated 10 years of service at MTA Queensland, a significant achievement for the Brisbane based motorcycle trainer.
MTAI Apprentice turning heads following award recognition
21 Apr 2020 - 21-year-old Gabrielle Clift has been making waves in the automotive industry in recent times as she closes in on completing her light vehicle apprenticeship.
Apprentice of the Month, January 2020, Anthony Crouch
11 Mar 2020 - Congratulations to Anthony Crouch, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for January 2020.
MTA Institute Prepares Students for Employment with Pre-Vocational Course
10 Mar 2020 - Another successful edition of the Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation concluded on 6 March, with 21 students successfully completing the popular course.
MTA Institute celebrates most recent group of graduates
24 Feb 2020 - On Friday the 21st of February, MTA Institute celebrated the graduation of students who completed their trade qualification between 1 July to 31 December 2019.
Annual Conference brings MTAI Trainers Together From Across Queensland
10 Feb 2020 - The MTA Institute held its annual trainers conference in December 2019, a two-day event packed with workshops and group training sessions.
Apprentice of the Month, December 2019, Gabrielle Clift
10 Feb 2020 - Congratulations to Gabrielle Clift, the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for December 2019.
JOIN THE MTAQ RACING TEAM AND GET FIRST-HAND RACING EXPERIENCE
29 Jan 2020 - The MTAQ Racing Team are now inviting applications from those who wish to join the Support Crew.
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.
