MTA Institute News
$30,000 Boost to hire youth in South East Queensland
South East Queensland employers have up to 30,000 reasons to hire a young person with the Queensland Government’s expansion of their $20,000 Youth Boost Payment in combination with the Federal Government’s Youth Wage Subsidy of up to $10,000*
MTA Institute hosts Kawasaki Motors Technical Seminar
On Tuesday the 10th of October, MTA Institute (MTAI) was thrilled to welcome Kawasaki Motors Australia to the Sir Jack Brabham Automotive Centre of of Excellence
MTA Institute September Apprentice of the Month - Shandyn Kronk
5 Oct 2017 - Shandyn Kronk is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for September 2017
MTA Institute Apprentice of the Year Nominees 2017
Each year, MTA Queensland and the MTA Institute searches for one apprentice to be named Apprentice of the Year
Queensland’s VET sector is strong and vibrant
In Queensland alone over 250 000 people will undertake publicly funded training every year with 25 per cent of this group completing either a Cert I or Cert II (traineeship) and 50.6 per cent of this group completing a Cert III (Apprenticeship).
Watch MTAI and Sarina Russo's free webinar: Wage subsidies available to employers
On Tuesday the 26th of September, MTA Institute and Sarina Russo presented a Free information session regarding wage subsidies for employers of up to $30, 000.
Nominate your apprentice for the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month
Each month the MTA Institute recognises apprentices that have been performing at an exception level by awarding them the prestigious title of MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month.
August 2017 MTAI Apprentice of the Month - James Corbett
James Corbett is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for August 2017.
Become the next MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month
Over 1,500 apprentices train with MTA Institute throughout Queensland. This makes winning the prestigious title of MTAQ Apprentice of the Month an incredible achievement and something all apprentices can work towards.
Trades & Skills Competitions - Vehicle Painting
WorldSkills Australia offers unique opportunities that inspire and reward talented trades and skills people.
MTA Institute enters partnership with Kawasaki Motors
MTA Institute (MTAI) is thrilled to enter a long-term, mutually rewarding partnership with Kawasaki Motors Australia and is the grateful recipient of a Kawasaki Versys 650L and other Kawasaki training aids.
The Countdown to National Skills Week is on!
Happening 28 August to 3 September, National Skills Week is an exciting opportunity to celebrate and reflect on how important Vocational Education and Training (VET) is to Queensland!
International Education and Training Familiarisation Tour of Queensland, 21–30 August 2017
MTA Institute is a proud participant and host for the Queensland Vocational Education and Training (VET).
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways – Information Sessions
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways is offering FREE face to face information sessions
MTA Institute transition into new training package
MTA Insitute (MTAI) are extremely pleased to announce that all trainee-ships and apprenticeships have now transitioned into the new Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package (AUR Training Package).
Motor Dealers encouraged to check licensing to avoid fines
The office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding motor dealers to check their current and prospective employees are appropriately licensed or registered.
MTAQ MEMBER WINS QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARD
R.H.D. Classic Supplies & Services - a motorcycle services, parts and accessories business based in Townsville - has won the top prize in the Small Employer of the Year category for the North Queensland region at the Queensland Training Awards (QTA).
Jamahl takes a trip into the fast lane with Supercars' Team Vortex
21 Jul 2017 - Part of winning the Apprentice of the Year accolade was the opportunity to work with the Triple Eight Race Engineering Team Vortex at the Townsville round of the Supercars Championship.
MTAI Apprentices in pole position for evening with supercar legend!
21 Jul 2017 - MTA Queensland members, and apprentices of MTA Institute, were treated to a close encounter with motorsport legend Craig Lowndes in the run-up to last month’s Watpac Townsville 400.
Premium savings offered to those who employee apprentices
30 Jun 2017 - From July 1st, 2017, automotive businesses who employee apprentices will be able to claim a discount on their premium once their policy in renewed.
May 2017 Apprentice of the Month - David Nahow
David Nahow is the MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Month for May 2017.
April 2017 Apprentice of the Month - Corby Marshall
Corby Marshall is the MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Month for April 2017.
Battery factory visit sparks interest of MTA Institute students
Century Yuasa is Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer and one of the most reputable sources in the business. Producing over a million vehicle batteries a year, it’s also the perfect place for MTA Institute apprentices and Employability Skills Training (EST) participants to learn firsthand the ins and outs of battery production.
MTA Institute takes the future to Townsville
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEV’s) are leading the automotive industry technological revolution and MTA Institute is an advocate for automotive professionals becoming educated and skilled in an area that is lacking in Australia.
An Automotive Apprenticeship Can Open Many Doors!
In 1986 the average cost of a new car was $9,200, the controversial VL Commodore was powered by an imported Nissan 6-cylinder engine, and Crocodile Dundee hit the cinemas. Cars ran a little slower and were built a little heavier and for Daryn Foster, Manager of ACM Autobody in Mansfield this was his reality as a panel beating apprentice in Darwin.
Tradeswomen Tool Box
Join a free breakfast which is open to tradeswomen and female apprentices.
March 2017 Apprentice of the Month - Elliott Lemmon
Elliott Lemmon is the MTA Queensland Apprentice of the month for March 2017.
February 2017 Apprentice of the Month - Michael Morgan
Michael Morgan is the MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Month for February 2017.
Government funded Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) are proud to work with the Queensland Government in the delivery of the Automotive Industry Pre-Apprenticeship - Collision Repair Assistance to Support Hiring Apprentices (CRASH) Program.
