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Construction skills group steps up training scheme

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Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has announced a $42 million workforce training package to prepare for the state's COVID-19 recovery.

CSQ’s training package for workers and businesses in the construction industry has increased by 14 per cent from last year.

It will extend existing training programs while adding some specific responses to challenges resulting from COVID-19, the organisation says.

CSQ chief executive officer Brett Schimming said the Queensland construction industry would be challenged by this once-in-a-lifetime global event, but emphasised it was still open for business.

“There is expected to be at least $37. . .

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Key building trades in short supply says skills group

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Construction Skills Queensland has warned of a shortfall in a number of construction trades over the next three years, despite a downturn in local residential building.

While the overall industry develops a 23,000 surplus of construction workers, some trades will have more work than they can cope with, CSQ says.

For example, on average, an extra 3160 electricians, 960 plasterers and 840 tilers will be needed each year over the next three years to satisfy demands.

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