This year’s Doorways2construction (D2C) was held this month in December and several teachers attended the 3-day session. Half the group participated in bricklaying, with the training team from Tonsley-TAFE […]
Category Archives: Bricklaying
JobTrainer Skills package – July 2020
JobTrainer Skills package will support economic recovery, growth and provide certainty for Apprentices and their Employers: ABBTF welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of the $2 billion JobTrainer program. […]
2020 Annual Wage Review update!
The Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This will apply to all award wages. Increases to awards will start on 3 different dates for different groups of […]
Writing a Resume and a Covering Letter
Annually the ABBTF office in WA receives well more than 200-300 Resumes in response to advertisements we post on Seek and other marketing mediums for Bricklaying Apprenticeships and Positions. Essentially, […]
New Government Support for WA Bricklaying Apprentices
New Government Support for WA Bricklaying Apprentices Photo Credit: ABN completing Apprentice and Host Employer – Adam Westwood and Westyn Ruyter with their graduation certificates. Westyn completed on the 31/01/2020 […]
WA’s Brick and Blocklaying Industry rebuts claims of inadequate skills training
*** Media Release *** WA’s Brick and Blocklaying Industry rebuts claims of inadequate skills training The Brick and Blocklaying industry today strongly disagreed with the UDIA’s […]
True passion for bricklaying
During a recent field visit, our industry engagement officer (Jacqui Breeuwer) at Become a Bricklayer had the opportunity to meet a very talented Bricklaying teacher at VIC Poly – Michael […]
Get set for a 3% wage increase and new incentives for national skills shortages
What do you need to know? The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.0% increase to minimum wages. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or […]
From Classroom to Construction Site – Geelong Secondary Schools Construction Site Tour
High School students from Geelong were fortunate enough to participate in a construction site tour outside of the coastal town, hit the link to read more about the successful day.
Work Ready Program on Monday, Apprenticeship by Friday!
Chan completed his Work Ready Program at Swinburne Croydon on 12th June. Just six days later on the 18th, he had started a trial with LVL Bricklaying Pty Ltd where they saw great potential and not long after, was signed as an official apprentice by 20th June.