Jason Moore
Jason leads marketing at Major Training, bringing over 12 years of experience across vocational education, higher education, healthcare, and digital marketing.
His background in the education sector runs deep. Before Major, Jason was Marketing Manager at the Australian Paramedical College (RTO 32513), leading student acquisition and campaign performance for a national training provider. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven years at the University of Wollongong across digital and marketing management roles, working on student acquisition, digital transformation, partnership initiatives, and content strategy for one of Australia's top universities.
At Major, Jason writes about the topics he works on every day: marketing vocational training, funding pathways, employer engagement, and the shifting landscape of skills and workforce development in Australia.
Ever popped the hood of a modern car and felt like you were staring at a high-powered supercomputer rather than a mechanical engine? You wouldn’t be far off. Modern vehicles are packed with sophisticated digital systems, and finding out exactly what is causing an elusive fault takes a specialised type of mind. That’s where auto…
Thinking about a career in science, technology, engineering, or maths, but assuming a university degree is the only way in? Electricians, engineers, civil construction crews, and automotive technicians all apply the same skills a science, technology, or maths degree targets, just through a training contract and a real job instead of a lecture theatre. This…
Trying to decide between an apprenticeship and university once Year 12 finishes? You’re not the only one weighing an apprenticeship vs university decision with no clear answer in front of you. We’ve compiled what changes between the two paths: entry requirements, what apprentices get paid each year, what a bachelor’s degree costs, and how long…
The Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (also known as the construction industry award) is a series of regulations that sets the minimum pay, allowances, and hours for anyone working on a Queensland building, civil, or engineering construction site. It’s important for all employers to get the base requirements and rates right to avoid…
A dogman and a rigger are similar roles, but they’re different. Their responsibilities sometimes overlap in the hustle and bustle of worksites, but there are crucial differences in qualifications that matter on the construction site. To add to the confusion, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably by some companies. But to set things straight, yes,…
A forklift licence is valid for five years from the date it’s issued, but what happens when it expires? WorkSafe Queensland (WHSQ) states that high-risk work licences (a forklift licence, for example) must be renewed every five years. To ensure forklift operators don’t miss this, WHSQ will send a renewal notice 4–6 weeks before the…
The way apprentice Ashton Spears’ face lights up when he talks about fixing a Holden Commodore VE Series II is a sign he was always destined for a career in the automotive industry. While this old Australian car is loved by some, it’s known as a temperamental and problematic car that only the truly devoted would choose to spend…
Electrical safety is a legal obligation for workplaces throughout Queensland. Whether you’re looking to maintain your own tools, test appliances for your boss, or launch a profitable commercial testing service, it’s important to understand your obligations under Queensland law. One of the most common safety practices used to reduce electrical risks is test and tag.…
Completing your electrical apprenticeship is a major achievement, but before you can secure your electrical licence, there’s one final challenge: the Electrical Capstone Assessment. For apprentices across Queensland and NSW, the Capstone assessment is designed to verify that you have the practical skills and technical knowledge required to work as a licensed electrician. It assesses…