From Q Build to U Build: Palm Island building project

摘要: Discussions with key stakeholders over a 12-month period noted concerns about the progress of VET on Palm Island. Meeting notes indicate following issues: •Low levels literacy and numeracy skills inadequate provision support. •Attendance apprentices/trainees work ethic generally. •Confusion around coordination timely completion training. •QBuild mentoring. •Cultural awareness those involved in training. QBuild's appointment Industry Training Support Officer (ITSO) August 2007 represents an innovative approach to improving outcomes for construction trainees The position description clearly intention support as well overseeing all requirements fulfil obligations traineeship. selection criteria note importance technical within construction, effective cross-cultural communication skills. A critical additional feature is location – Island. In view data research literature presented here, there appears much 'take heart in' relation current initiatives particular, QBUILD mentoring program introduction ITSO role. In line this, collected during interviews range adds further weight apparent, current, 'success stories' this initiative (and other accompanying schemes). That said, challenges remain one might expect implementation any new program.