MTA Institute News
Apprentice of the Month, November 2021: Andrew Shepherd
17 Dec 2021 - Congratulations to Andrew Shepherd, the November 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
MTA Institute to Introduce EV Training Through Apprenticeship Package
7 Dec 2021 - The MTA Institute (RTO. 31529) will expand its BEV/HEV technology training in 2022 to prepare for the impending growth of EVs, introducing training for specific units of competency into the apprenticeship package.
The Road Less Travelled: An Apprentice of the Year's Journey
15 Nov 2021 - With over 2000 apprentices training with the MTA Institute, it is a tremendous achievement to be named MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Year. Read more about what 2017 recipient, Elliot Lemmon, has been doing in the four years since winning the award.
Apprentice of the Month, October 2021: Todd Marshall
12 Nov 2021 - Congratulations to Todd Marshall, the October 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
2021 MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Year Award Finalists
10 Nov 2021 - MTA Queensland's Industry Awards Gala is fast approaching. Read more about the incredibly talented group of finalists in the running for the 2021 Apprentice of the Year award.
Apprentice of the Month, September 2021: Mitchell Johnston
15 Oct 2021 - Congratulations to Mitchell Johnston, the September 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
Pre-vocational training: a student's perspective
20 Sept 2021 - The MTA Institute’s five-week Automotive Vocational Preparation course delivers a basic introduction to the automotive industry. 20-year-old Reuben Nash took the opportunity to complete the course and told Motor Trader about the experience.
Apprentice of the Month, August 2021: Joshua Middlebrook
14 Sept 2021 - Congratulations to Joshua Middlebrook, the August 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the Month, July 2021: Dion Brown
11 Aug 2021 - Congratulations to Dion Brown, the July 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the Month, June 2021: Curtis Vidulich
8 July 2021 - Congratulations to Curtis Vidulich, the June 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
MTA Institute Congratulates Regional Finalist of 2021 Queensland Training Awards
7 July 2021 - MTA Institute congratulates Senior Trainer Ross Wilson, and apprentices Jamieson Albrecht and Max Fletcher Mynott, who have been named regional finalists for the 2021 Queensland Training Awards.
Apprentice of the Month, May 2021: Jake Chitham
11 June 2021 - Congratulations to Jake Chitham, the May 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the month, April 2021: Klarah Cassar-Tan
10 June 2021 - Congratulations to Klarah Cassar-Tan, the April 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
MTA Institute Sparks Interest with Battery/Hybrid Electric Course
9 June 2021 - The most recent edition of MTA Institute's Battery/Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing course, saw trainers and assessors from across Queensland converge on Eight Mile Plains to gain accreditation.
MTA Institute Students Nominated for the Queensland Training Awards
18 May 2021 - Congratulations to the four MTAI students recently nominated for the Queensland Training Awards – 2021 School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the year. We wish you the best of luck!
Apprentice of the month, March 2021: Joshua Frampton
9 April 2021 - Congratulations to Joshua Frampton, the March 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the month, February 2021: Samuel Hennings
8 April 2021 - Congratulations to Samuel Hennings, the February 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
MTA Institute Welcomes Sue Davis as New Chair
10 March 2021 - Sue Davis has been appointed the new Chair for the MTA Institute Board.
Student Satisfaction a Top Priority for MTA Institute
10 Mar 2021 - The MTA Institute has once again ranked highly among graduates in the latest VET Student Outcomes report for 2019 graduates.
Trade Recognition For Experience and Skill
8 Feb 2021 - Do you have trade skills and experience but no formal qualification? Get your Trade Skills Recognised with MTA Institute!
MTA Institute Trainers Gather for Annual Conference and Trainer of the Year Announcement
4 Feb 2021 - This past December the MTA Institute brought together its trainers from across the state to the MTA Queensland head office complex in Brisbane for its annual trainers’ conference.
Apprentice of the month, January 2021: Ryan Smoothey
3 Feb 2021 - Congratulations to Ryan Smoothey, the January 2021 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the month, December 2020: Keith Forstman
3 Feb 2021 - Congratulations to Keith Forstman, the December 2020 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the month, November 2020: Jake Kither
15 Dec 2020 - Congratulations to Jake Kither, the November 2020 Apprentice of the Month.
Apprentice of the month, October 2020: Jamie Lenkeit
15 Dec 2020 - Congratulations to Jamie Lenkeit, the October 2020 Apprentice of the Month.
Successful MIG welding course held in late November
8 Dec 2020 - In a half day introductory course hosted by MTA Queensland, participants are taught the basic knowledge and skills to become a MIG welder.
Apprentice of the month, September 2020: Igor Do Nascimento
11 Nov 2020 - Congratulations to Igor Do Nascimento, the September 2020 Apprentice of the Month.
MTA Queensland announces 2020 Apprentice of the Year
11 Nov 2020 - MTA Queensland is thrilled to announce Gabrielle Clift from Highfields Mechanical in Toowoomba as the 2020 Apprentice of the Year.
2020 MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Year Award Finalists
8 Oct 2020 - Get to know the 2020 MTA Queensland apprentice of the year award finalists.
Apprentice Wages To Be Subsidised By 50% Through Federal Government COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
8 Oct 2020 - Commencing from 5 October 2020, any employer or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian Apprentice may qualify for an apprentice wage subsidy of 50%. Wages will be compensated to an apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 30 September 2021, to a maximum of $7,000 per quarter.
