Wednesday, 5 December, 2012 - 01:30
Training fund concern at apprentice shortfall
WESTERN Australia’s construction sector is warning of impending labour shortages amid indications of a revival in the home building market.
Ralph Dawson is executive director of the Construction Training Fund, a state government statutory authority responsible for supporting training in the construction industry. He has worked in the role for over 10 years and prior to that, he had worked in other senior public sector positions primarily in the vocational education and training arena for over 25 years. Mr Dawson covers consumer protection, industrial relations and training; and has chaired and participated in a number of regulatory and advisory boards.