Trade Training Taskforce
In response to the global financial crisis, the Minister for Education and Training established the Trade Training Taskforce in December 2008.
About the taskforce
The Trade Training Taskforce brings together key industry and government stakeholders to develop and implement urgent measures that ensure apprentices and trainees in training, and those who have lost employment or are at risk of losing employment, are supported to complete their training.
The Taskforce is responsible for:
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developing and progressing a package of strategies (see below under Information and support) that support apprentices and trainees during the current labour market environment
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involving employers, unions and other key stakeholders in discussions
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determining and monitoring the implementation of the package
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discussing with the Commonwealth Government how best to co-ordinate joint activities
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monitoring implementation progress and reporting to the Minister of Education and Training.
Taskforce membership
The Trade Training Taskforce is made up of the following members:
| Industry members | Government members |
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| Beatrice Booth Queensland President Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland |
Hon. Geoff Wilson Minister for Education and Training Department of Education and Training |
| Brett Schimming Chief Executive Officer Construction Skills Queensland |
Rod Camm (Chair) Associate Director-General, Skills Queensland Department of Education and Training |
| Graham Cuthbert Executive Director Queensland Master Builders Association |
Bernie Carlon Executive Director, Employment and Indigenous Initiatives Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation |
| Andrew Dettmer Queensland Secretary Australian Manufacturing Workers Union |
Geoff Favell Executive Director, Skills Queensland Department of Education and Training |
| Michael Hall (represented by Kevin Jarick) Executive Officer (Qld & NT) Australian Council for Private Education and Training |
Steve Ghost Managing Director SkillsTech Australia |
| Dave Mitchell Executive Officer Group Training Association of Qld & NT |
Tim Maloney Director, Industry Development Department of Education and Training |
| Ron Monaghan General Secretary Queensland Council of Unions |
Dennis Molloy Executive Director, Economic Policy Department of the Premier and Cabinet |
| Chris Rodwell Queensland Director Australian Industry Group |
Barry Nutter Chair Training and Employment Recognition Council |
| Erik Salonen General Manager Manufacturing Skills Queensland |
Peter Ruhanen Training Ombudsman |
| Warwick Temby Executive Director Queensland Housing Industry Association |
Keith Eaton General Manager, QBuild Department of Public Works |
| Greg Lane Deputy Chief Executive and Director Skills Policy Queensland Resources Council |
Information and support
Information on strategies that support apprentices and trainees during the current labour market environment.
Apprentice and trainee package
Apprentice and trainee package [PDF 300kB] - maintaining the effectiveness of Queensland's apprenticeship and traineeship system during the global financial crisis.
Out-of-trade register
Out-of-trade register on the Apprenticeships Info website - information for apprentices and trainees who have lost employment or are at risk of losing employment, and also provides information for employers about taking on out-of-trade apprentices and trainees.
Employer temporarily unable to provide work
Employer temporarily unable to provide work on the Apprenticeships Info website - information for employers, apprentices and trainees.
Related information for apprentices and trainees
Information for apprentices and trainees regarding:
Related information for employers and group training organisations
Retaining apprentices and trainees - Train to retain initiative - information for employers and group training organisations.
Australian Government support
Australian Government support on the Australian Apprenticeships website - contact 13 38 73 to find out more about Australian Government funding support available to apprentices and trainees, employers and group training organisations.
For further information, contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210.