Victorian Group Training Co News

Employee of the Month – December
Read MoreIn 2017, Lauren successfully completed Year 12 VCE at Western Heights College Geelong then rolled straight in to a Full time Certificate III Racing Traineeship with Corstens – ‘Malua Racing Team’ based at the Geelong Racing Club. Lauren has always...

The new way to get a good job is avoiding university
Read MoreAUSTRALIA’S intake of higher level apprenticeships will more than double next year, providing an alternative pathway to jobs that previously were only for university graduates. The qualifications available through higher apprenticeships will extend to bachelor degrees by 2020, with predictions...

Employee of the Month – November
Read MoreVictoria is a Sacred Heart College Year 12 student, studying Cert III Business as a school-based trainee. She is hosted to Encompass Community Services in the marketing department. Victoria assists in the design of promotional material, advertising and media. Recently...

Company fined $300,000 after apprentice fatally electrocuted
Read More3 Point Electrics Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to two charges under section 21 of the OHS Act for failing to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the workplace was safe and without risk to...

Employee of the Month – September
Read MoreBen is completing a Certificate III in Community Services as a school-based traineeship. He is hosted to TLC Aged Care- The Homestead, in the lifestyle and leisure space. Ben’s role includes running activities, board games, and ball games to aid...

Employee of the Month (August)
Read MoreMonika is Hosted with Sacred Heart Primary School in Colac, and is completing a Certificate III in Education Support. Monika has taken to her traineeship like a duck to water and is really enjoying working with both students and the...

CHEAPER CAR REGO FOR THOUSANDS MORE VICTORIAN TRADIES
Read MoreThousands of trade apprentices who rely on their car to travel to work every day will be hundreds of dollars better off, with the Andrews Labor Government extending its registration discount program. Under the scheme, eligible apprentice tradies can apply...

Common sense the key to farm safety
Read MoreThe warning from WorkSafe follows twelve workplace deaths from incidents on Victorian farms since July 2017, an average of one a month. Six people have died as a result of on-farm workplace incidents since January 1, which is half of...

BUNNINGS PowerPass Apprentice
Read MoreIt gives apprentices access to all the great benefits of Bunnings Trade PowerPass and more. The PowerPass Apprentice card can only be used at Bunnings Stores and Trade Centres. It gives you access to a fantastic range of discounts and...

Employee of the Month – May
Read MoreSam came to Victorian Group Training as a 3rd Year apprentice and joined Bellarine Roofing Services. Sam brought a lot of experience and knowledge to his Host Employer and has been an integral part of the team since his start. ...