This unique program is being delivered in partnership by ET Australia with The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre. Training will be delivered on-site at The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre providing hands-on training in a real work environment with a view to employment.

Both organisations share a vision for the ways in which the entry-level workforce needs to be prepared and trained. This has resulted in a collaborative partnership between the two organisations.

To be considered for employment, students must participate in a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) training program.

The training is subsidised for eligible students under the Smart and Skilled initiative. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

The program has been designed to meet an industry need for entry-level workers in the aged care sector. There will be opportunities for employment for the right students with The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre on program completion to meet their current / emerging workforce needs.

Students will learn how to meet the personal support needs of the older person, support their independence and well-being, use safe working practices for direct care work and will learn how to work effectively in the aged care sector.

The combination of classroom-based learning with on the job training in The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre provides the foundations required to work with aged people.

Throughout the program, students will complete at least 120 hours of work placement within The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre. Students will practice and apply their skills under the supervision of ET Australia’s Trainer and The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre staff. The practical on the job component will help students to develop and consolidate skills and knowledge in a real work environment. Throughout the program, students will become familiar with The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre policies and procedures and employee expectations.

Training Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

Dates: 10 February  – 9 June 2020
Please note, If 120 hours of work placement hours aren’t achieved during this training period, students will have the opportunity to continue the work placement to complete the remaining hours.

Venue: The Salvation Army – Woodport Aged Care Centre, 120-140 The Entrance Rd, Green Point

Please note, there may be occasions when you are required to come into ET Australia, Gosford to attend training days. You will receive notification in advance should there be a change to the training venue.

Times: 9.00am to 2.30pm (except for first aid training which is 9.00am to 4.30pm and during on the job training and work placement when start times could be as early as 6.30am / 7.00am).

Please note, the program hours are Centrelink approved and are considered to be full-time over the period.

To make an enquiry and download the course flyer click here.

Do you need skills to meet the changing world of work?

Research has proven that our jobs and workplaces are, and will continue to transform and evolve, so how can you ensure that you are competitive for skills of the future?

You need a set of transferrable skills.

‘People can no longer rely on technical skills’ they need a set of transferrable skills’ (Foundation for Young Australians 2017).

ET Australia’s training program ‘Skills for the Changing World of Work’ will provide you with;

• transferrable skills (also known as employability skills) requested by employers and
• a BSB30115 Certificate III in Business upon successful training program completion.

The top ten employability skills or transferrable skills employers want are listed below (in order of employers emphasizing these in internet job postings for the last four years*):

• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Writing
• Planning
• Detail orientation
• Team work / collaboration
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Research
• Computer / digital skills

* Source: White, I 2018, Internet job postings: employability skills – infographic, NCVER, Adelaide

All of the above will be covered in ET Australia’s Skills for the Changing World of Work training program. Many of these skills can’t be learnt, practiced or applied via online learning which is where the classroom provides the ideal environment for you to develop and gain the skills employers are looking for.

Not only will you develop employability skills highly valued by employers but you will leave the program with:

• A personalised and professional resume
• Interview skills that will be gained via mock interviews
• A portfolio of work that you can showcase to an employer
• An idea of the career direction you want to follow, and
• An accredited nationally recognised qualification (upon successful completion)

Our past students were asked to identify the ‘Two most important things learned during training’ and below are some of the responses;

• Planning and organising (Renae)
• Email writing, eye for detail (Brooke)
• Time management skills, how to handle interviews (Oren)
• How to use a computer in many ways (I barely knew how to), how to deal well with customers and co-workers (Patricia)
• How to use programs effectively and working efficiently with different tasks (John)
• Communication skills, confidence (Amelia)
• How to write a good cover letter and resume, computer skills (Jazmin)
• More confidence in myself, how to add more skills to my resume (Robyne)
• Microsoft programs, organisational skills (Samantha)

You can see how the above aligns to the top ten employability skills employers are looking for. It doesn’t matter what career path you are looking to go down, the transferrable skills you will learn during the program will be valued by all employers, technical skills are something that can be learnt on the job.

The training is delivered in a simulated work environment to prepare you to apply your skills in a real work environment.

The structure of this program provides all students with a supportive learning environment and is ideal for anyone who likes a more personalised approach to training. With classroom-based training, students have their classmates, the Trainer and Training Officer to support and help them with their various learning needs. The location for the training in the Young Parents’ Hub provides additional wrap-around services that are available to all students.

There are no formal entry requirements however it is recommended that applicants considering this program have completed BSB20115 Certificate II in Business or other relevant qualification/s or have relevant work experience assisting in a range of support roles without holding a formal business qualification.

Training Days: 3 days a week – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

Dates: 17 February 2020 – 1 June 2020

Venue: Young Parents’ Hub, 2A Amy Close, Wyong

Times: 9.00am to 2.30pm

Please note, this program is approved with Centrelink as a full-time program.

Click here to inquire about this course and download the course flyer.

The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care training program is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart and Skilled initiative (eligibility criteria applies).

If you are passionate about encouraging children’s education through engagement and learning this program is for you. You will be provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to play a vital role in paving the way for a child’s future education.

This entry-level qualification is for anyone wishing to commence a career in the early childhood sector or for anyone who has been working in the industry for a number of years who wishes to formally recognise their knowledge and skills.

The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification is seen as the minimum qualification required for work in the sector according to current industry regulatory requirements.

Students will learn how to provide quality care for children. The program will provide students with the confidence to allow them to assist with children’s learning and development outcomes through the facilitation of leisure, play and routine activities. In addition, students will be given the skills and knowledge needed to promote health and safety and adhere to ethical and legal frameworks, whilst developing positive and respectful relationships with children and connecting with their world.

In order to successfully complete the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care training program students must complete work placement of at least 120 hours in a regulated education and care setting catering for children aged 0-6 years. During work placement students are required to work across different age groups of children. The approximate allocation is 40% (0-2 years of age) and 60% (2-6 years of age).

Following are examples of employment opportunities that may be available on completion of the program:

• Family Day Care Worker
• Early Childhood Educator
• Childhood Educator
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Nanny

Training Days: Classroom days – Mondays only

Dates: 2 March 2020 – 14 December 2020

Venue: Young Parents Hub, 2A Amy Close, Wyong (except during work placement)

Times: 9.15am to 2.45pm

Work Placement: At least 120 hours must be completed in a regulated education and care service catering for children ages 0-6. Satisfactory completion of all assessment activities including 120 hours+ of work placement are required to achieve the qualification. Work placement will be integrated weekly from week 5 of the program. Undertaking an average of 8 hours of work placement weekly from week 5 will mean that the required 120 hours will be achieved by the end date of the program. Work placement will be completed outside of the classroom training days.

Please note, this program is approved with Centrelink as a full-time program.

Download the course flyer or click the learn more link.