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New process for Qld RTOs applying for WHSQ regulated units
From 1 March 2010, the Department of Education and Training (DET) and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) implemented a new process for handling registration applications that contain units of competency or accredited courses that lead to outcomes regulated by WHSQ. The new application process requires registered training organisations (RTOs), ... read more
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Plumbing commission established in Qld
On 1 March 2010, the Queensland Plumbers and Drainers Board (the Board) was replaced with a new Plumbing Industry Council (PIC). An independent review of Queensland Government boards, committees and statutory bodies, called the Weller Review, was completed in 2009. The review recommended that the Board be abolished. ... read more
Introduction of pool safety inspector licensing in Qld
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation into Parliament to establish the legislative and administrative arrangements for the pool safety inspector licensing system. The Building and Other Legislation Bill 2010 proposes the amendment of the Building Act 1975 (BA) to allow for the implement of the legislative and administrative arrangements ... read more
$10 million program to skill workers for CSG-LNG industry
The Queensland Government has announced a flagship partnership with industry to develop a $10 million program to train thousands of workers needed for the new Coal Seam Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas industries. Premier Anna Bligh said the program would cater for the up to 18,000 direct and indirect ... read more
Adventure Activity Standards released in Qld
Outdoors Queensland has released the Queensland Adventure Activity Standards (AAS). The Standards are minimum, voluntary guidelines for organisations conducting outdoor recreation activities where the participants are dependant on the activity provider. The AAS were developed to promote: safety for both participants and providers understanding of ... read more
Traffic controller accreditation in Qld
Changes to the way road traffic controllers are accredited will form the first major component of a comprehensive roadwork safety review under taken in Queensland. Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said the Department of Transport and Main Roads would introduce a registration system for all traffic management companies working ... read more
Extension of loadshifting course in Queensland
The Queensland Department of Education and Training has extended the accreditation of 30496QLD Course in Operating Loadshifting Equipment until 30/3/2011. The units of competency from this course are required by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to meet the requirements for a number of earthmoving and loadshifting licences in Queensland. ... read more
Action plan to provide workplace support for Qld apprentices
The Train to retain Action Plan , the Queensland Government's latest strategy to address the skills shortage, was launched by the Hon. Rod Welford MP, Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts on 13 June. The Train to retain Action Plan aims ... read more
Update on Queensland high risk licensing arrangements
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is finalising an implementation strategy to allow the national high risk units of competency to be recognised for the purposes of high risk work licensing in Queensland. A key aspect of the implementation strategy is ensuring regulations and the national assessment instruments, which ... read more
Qld User Choice information sessions - Queensland
The Queensland Department of Education and Training will be hosting a series of free information sessions across the state in January and February on changes to User Choice. From 1 July 2010 the Queensland Government will make improvements to User Choice to provide greater flexibility for apprentices, trainees, employers ... read more
Qld building licensee information sessions - Queensland
The Queensland Building Services Authority is holding a series of 'SuperShows' at locations across Queensland covering several topics relevant to licensees including information on fire occupational licensing. The SuperShows are for all licensees, especially first year licensees and licensees in carpentry, concreting and brick and block laying trades. ... read more
Electrotechnology career start qualifications
EE-Oz Training Standard Australia has developed two targeted entry level qualifications to help meet the surge interest in renewable and sustainable energy and the increased demand for skilled people in the energy sector. The EE-Oz 'Career Start' qualifications offer people who are considering a job in the electrotechnology sector an entry point ... read more
New QLD electrical code of practice
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is preparing to introduce a new code of practice for the electrical industry from January 2010. The new code Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 - Risk Management has been developed to provide specific advice and assistance to employers and electrical workers ... read more
Amendments to the Qld Electrical Safety Regulation
Queensland's electrical safety legislation has been updated through the introduction of the Electrical Safety Amendment Regulation (No2) 2009 . These amendments to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 simplify the insurance requirements for applicants for the electrical contractor licence and clarify the consultation requirements when licensed electrical work is undertaken ... read more
New RSA framework in QLD
A new Responsible Service of Alcohol framework has been developed in Queensland to ensure licensees and staff are able to meet the new mandatory RSA requirements which came into effect on 1 July 2009. RSA is now mandatory for all staff involved in the service or supply of alcohol in Queensland. The framework includes: ... read more
Border no longer a taxi hassle for Coolangatta-Tweed
Taxis are now able to take cross-border fares in the Coolangatta-Tweed region under recently passed Queensland legislation. Previously, Gold Coast and Tweed taxi drivers crossing state boundaries were prevented from returning to their home state with a fare paying passenger. The changes clear the way for dual cab ... read more
Queensland's mining laws under review
Queensland's Mineral Resources Act 1989 is being reviewed for the first time in 17 years to ensure that it meets the demands and challenges of the modern local mining industry. The Act is the principal piece of legislation regulating mineral exploration, extraction and processing. It ... read more
Safety audit findings a wake-up call to Queensland mining industry
Queensland's Minister for Mines and Energy, Geoff Wilson, has noted that early findings from the first of a series of mines safety audits are a wake up call for the industry. As reported in the April 2007 edition of Licensing Line News, the Mines Inspectorate ... read more
Funding boost to keep Queensland fishermen safe
Queensland's commercial fishing industry will benefit from a $30,000 investment into research to find ways to improve maritime safety practices. The research aims to identify world's best marine safety practices and develop ways to apply this knowledge for the benefit of the industry. The joint Queensland Seafood Industry ... read more
Girls' interest sparked in electrical trades
An initiative to encourage more women to enter the traditionally male-dominated electrical trades has been launched in Cairns. Girls with Spark is a joint initiative of Tropical North Queensland TAFE and local employers, providing 14 women with training at TAFE and work with local host employers. ... read more
Audits to target mine safety in Queensland
A series of safety audits is being conducted at a number of mines across Queensland. A number of safety audits will be carried out at several mines over the next three to six months. Mine inspectors will arrive unannounced to conduct the audits, which will focus on safety systems ... read more
QLD guidance note on mobile cranes
A new technical guidance note on operating a mobile crane (slewing/non-slewing) has been released by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ). From 30 August 2009, an employer must not allow a person in charge of and/or operating a mobile crane (slewing/non-slewing) to also undertake their own dogging work or supervise a ... read more
New construction induction arrangements in QLD
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has sent out a reminder that it is now a requirement under Queensland workplace health and safety laws that any person performing construction work in Queensland must have successfully completed a construction induction course before they can start work in any construction activity. Construction activities include: ... read more
Queensland amends Electrical Safety Act 2002
A number of amendments have been made to Queensland's Electrical Safety Act 2002 . The amendments, contained in the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Acts Amendment Act 2007 , mean some important changes for licence holders and employers. The amendments include: ... read more
Queensland food safety laws to protect the public
The Food Act 2006 came into effect in Queensland on 1 July 2006 and required businesses involved in the manufacture, preparation and sale of food to the public to have nominated a Food Safety Supervisor by 22 February 2008. A Food Safety Supervisor is responsible ... read more
Update for Queensland security industry on licensing changes
Queensland security providers, and people applying to join the industry, can attend free information sessions to learn about licensing and training changes scheduled to take effect from mid 2008. The information sessions, to be held throughout Queensland during May, will explain in detail the impacts of Phase Three of ... read more
New marine training centre opens on the Gold Coast
The Queensland boat building industry's skill base is to be expanded with the opening of a new marine training centre on the Gold Coast . Situated in Coomera, TAFE Marine Gold Coast will train 600 apprentices this year. The new training centre contains flexible classrooms, and marine construction ... read more
Comments sought on new fire protection licensing in QLD
In response to amendments passed by the Queensland Parliament to introduce occupational licensing for persons who work in the fire protection industry, the Building Services Authority (BSA) in Queensland has developed a model for licensing those workers. The BSA is now seeking comment from relevant stakeholders on the proposed technical qualifications ... read more
QLD outlines minimum competencies for food safety auditors
Queensland Health has established a list of units of competency which are required by persons who are considering applying to become approved food safety auditors under the Food Act 2006 . These units have been agreed by food regulators across Australia as the basis for training and assessing ... read more
QLD liquor licensing reforms update
Queensland has announced the final proposals to the reform of its Liquor Act 1992 . Under the reforms responsible service of alcohol (RSA) training will become compulsory for all paid employees involved in the sale or service of liquor. Responsible management of licensed venues training will be compulsory ... read more
NARA registration now available for QLD RTOs
Registered training organisations (RTOs) which are registered in Queensland but operate in more than one other state or territory are now able to transfer their registration to the National Audit and Registration Agency (NARA). NARA was established in 2007, following a decision by the Ministerial Council for Vocational and ... read more
Pack helps Qld electrical contractors understand licensing requirements
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has released a new self paced audit package for electrical contractors. This voluntary package will help contractors to better understand their key electrical safety obligations, and how effectively their knowledge, documentation and work systems help them meet their legal responsibilities. ... read more
Comments sought on TAFE governance in Qld
The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts has released a consultation paper on the future governance model for the Queensland TAFE system. The paper comes after comprehensive research and consultation. It documents the important considerations for the future of TAFE governance, presents various models and recommends ... read more
New QLD regulation brings in training requirement for fire safety advisors
The Queensland Government's Department of Emergency Services has announced that under the remade Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 , high occupancy buildings will be required to appoint and train a Fire Safety Adviser (FSA). Under the regulation, a FSA is required to be appointed and trained ... read more
PD website available for Queensland VET staff
The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts has launched a new website dedicated to the professional development of the state's vocational education and training (VET) workforce. The website outlines the state�s commitment to professional development within the VET sector and describes the roles ... read more
Queensland launches updated Skills Plan
The Queensland Government will spend more than $280 million over the next four years to continue modernising TAFE facilities as part of the Queensland Skills Plan 2008 . The Queensland Skills Plan 2008 has a focus on development of the VET sector to ensure ... read more
New demolition and asbestos courses in Qld
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is advising registered training organisations (RTOs) that two recently developed accredited courses to meet licensing requirements in the areas of asbestos removal and demolition work are now available for purchase. From 1 February 2009, people holding a certificate to perform work in ... read more
Changes to small vessel licensing requirements in Queensland
From 1 August 2008, the Queensland Seafood Industry Association will be phasing out the issue of Small Vessel Operators Certificates and requiring new applicants to apply to Maritime Safety Queensland for a Restricted Coxswain licence From 1 August 2009, Small Vessel Operators Certificates will no longer be recognised as ... read more
Changes to Electrical Safety Regulation in QLD
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has released a summary of the changes aimed at improving electrical safety which were made recently to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (the Regulation) and came into effect on 1 July 2008. The changes include: qualified ... read more
Electrical apprentice safety training program expanded
The Queensland Government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians. 'Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance, and this training program highlights the work of the Electrical Safety Office in ensuring that the safety message is delivered to those ... read more
Safety alerts for insulation installers
Workplace health and safety authorities in Queensland and Victoria have released safety alerts around the electrical risks for insulation installers. Recent fatalities in both states have highlighted the importance of insulation installers being aware of the risks when installing insulation and working near electrical equipment in ceilings. In Queensland, effective ... read more
New code of conduct for Queensland body corporate committees
Queensland body corporate committees will be subject to a code of conduct under legislation passed by Parliament in March. The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 also strengthens the statutory code of conduct for body corporate managers. The code of conduct ... read more
Associations freed up to get on with the job in Queensland
Changes to legislation governing associations will come into effect later this year in Queensland. These changes will help reduce the administrative burden on associations and free them to concentrate on serving their members. The Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, passed on 15 March 2007, ... read more
Forklift safety alert
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety alert on safe forklift operation. The purpose of the safety alert is to remind employers and forklift operators of the need to operate forklifts in a safe manner. A recent fatality in Queensland has highlighted the need for employers and ... read more
New general safety induction training requirements in Queensland
Recent changes to workplace health and safety legislation in Queensland mean that people working in additional types of construction work are now required to hold a General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Card (also known as a blue card). Previously all people doing building work, housing construction, civil construction and ... read more
Move to national training standards for workplace rehabilitation coordinators
Queensland's workers' compensation system is about to be strengthened by improving the training and accreditation of rehabilitation and return to work coordinators. A Regulatory Impact Statement has been released outlining proposed amendments to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2003 . These amendments will enable Queensland to ... read more
Licence registers go online in Qld
Consumers and businesses in Queensland are now able to do simple online licence checks to find out if their real estate agent, motor dealer, security provider or commercial agent is properly licensed. The free search tool links to licences listed under the following Acts: Introduction Agents Act 2001 ... read more
Fair Trading highlights tightened Qld security laws
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading has issued a reminder to the real estate industry about the licensing requirements of security equipment installers. Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor said changes to the Security Providers Act, made late last year, meant that installers of equipment such as electronic alarms ... read more
AusTAFE conference - Hervey Bay, QLD
The 2009 AusTAFE Conference will be held in Hervey Bay, Queensland, from 2-4 September. The conference is largest gathering of TAFE directors and managers and other senior vocational education and training stakeholders in Australia. It open to participation by all people within the vocational education and training sector. The ... read more
QLD close to new driver's licence system
Legislation has been introduced into Queensland Parliament to clear the way for a new smartcard driver's licence. The new driver's licence will have higher security and better protection against identity fraud than the now-outdated laminated cards. The new licence is still being developed but it will be ... read more
Graduated driver licensing for young Queenslanders
Queensland will soon be introducing graduated licensing to improve young driver safety. In 2005 Queensland's young drivers (17 to 24 years of age) accounted for 13 per cent of drivers and an alarming 32 per cent of road fatalities. To address this, input was sought from the community ... read more
Review of online RSA training in QLD
The Queensland Office of Liquor, Racing and Gaming is currently reviewing the effectiveness of online training in meeting the Queensland Government's harm minimisation objectives in the supply and service of alcohol. The review, which will be completed by 30 June 2009, incorporates an RSA online training trial which is ... read more
QLD safety workshops for small businesses - QLD
A series of workshops will be held across Queensland to improve safety in small and medium sized businesses. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is offering three different of free workshops, which are designed to: provide a quick check at a glance whether a business is meeting its ... read more
Aviation High to launch new era in education
A new era in education is set to begin in 2007 with the opening of Australia's first dedicated aviation high school at Hendra in Brisbane. From the beginning of the new school year, Hendra Secondary College will become Aviation High, providing students with a direct pathway to careers in ... read more
Security industry reforms in Queensland and South Australia
Some state governments are implementing reforms to the security industry which will affect the way licenses are issued. Queensland Fair Trading Minister Margaret Keech recently announced that the Security Providers Amendment Bill 2006 would complement counter-terrorism activities here and in other jurisdictions. The Bill implements a ... read more
Taskforce to investigate traffic controller safety and conditions in QLD
The Queensland Industrial Relations Minister has announced that a taskforce will be established to address the recommendations of a report into traffic controller safety and conditions. The report by Queensland Workplace Rights Ombudsman identifies a range of possible measures for government to consider to further improve safety and industrial ... read more
New Scaffolding Code of Practice in QLD
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced that the Scaffolding Code of Practice 2009 (Code) commenced on 3 July 2009, and replaces the 2004 Code. Changes have been made to improve safety standards for scaffold erectors and users. The most significant change has been the introduction of ... read more
Recommendation to change swing stage regulations in Qld
The Queensland Government will implement the recommendations of an independent reference group , set up after the two deaths on a Gold Coast building site in June, to improve the safety of swing stage scaffolding. Swing stage scaffolding consists of suspended work platforms, such as those used ... read more
Traffic management code introduced in Qld
Queensland has introduced a new Code of Practice to assist people manage health and safety risks posed by traffic to workers and other persons while construction or maintenance work is occurring on, or adjacent to, roads. The Code of Practice for Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work ... read more
Pre-1992 occupational licences no longer valid in QLD
New regulations to streamline licensing and training of Queensland workers who operate plant or perform high risk duties took effect on 1 July 2008. Old-style paper "tickets" issued before March 1992 are no longer valid and have been replaced by durable, wallet-sized photo ... read more
New security providers laws take effect in QLD
New licensing and training requirements for the security industry in Queensland took effect on 1 July 2008. The security industry must now comply with the third phase of changes to the Security Providers Act 1993 which sees security providers issued with ... read more
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