Training and Workforce Development

673. Hon Alison Xamon to the Minister for Education and Training:

(1)  How many secondary students currently accommodated at the Moora Residential College attend Central Midlands Senior High School?

(2)  Will the Minister ensure that there will continue to be sufficient staff at Central Midlands Senior High School to provide the necessary range of ATAR and VET subjects for years 11 and 12 in the event that enrolments fall following the proposed closure of Moora Residential College?

Motion

HON MARTIN ALDRIDGE (Agricultural) [1.12 pm]: I move —

That this house —

(a)  notes that the introduction of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund has supported the training and employment of more than 48 000 apprentices and trainees and has helped over 340 000 industry workers to upgrade their skills;