Yearly Archive: 2018

Employee of the Month – December

December 10, 2018 Lauren Love (Certificate III in Racing) In 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 had a passion to work with horses and this...
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The new way to get a good job is avoiding university

December 3, 2018 An alternative option to university is giving jobseekers the qualifications and skills for a white collar career – and they’re being paid to learn on the job. AUSTRALIA’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...
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Employee of the Month – November

November 1, 2018 Victoria Salcombe (Certificate III Business) Victoria Salcombe (left) Victoria 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 she attended the open day of 3219...
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Company fined $300,000 after apprentice fatally electrocuted

October 26, 2018 A Melbourne electrical company has been convicted and fined $300,000 after an unsupervised, third-year apprentice electrician died from electrocution while laying cables at a Camberwell property. 3 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...
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Employee of the Month – September

September 3, 2018 Ben Wearing (Certificate III in Community Services) Left: VGTC’s Ashlee Gappa, Centre: Ben Wearing Ben 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 in...
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Employee of the Month (August)

August 2, 2018 Monika Hammond (Certificate III in Education Support) Monika Hammond Monika 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 staff at the school. Monika has...
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CHEAPER CAR REGO FOR THOUSANDS MORE VICTORIAN TRADIES

July 20, 2018           CHEAPER CAR REGO FOR THOUSANDS MORE VICTORIAN TRADIES Thousands 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 for a...
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Common sense the key to farm safety

July 16, 2018 Farmers are being warned that a simple choice can have tragic consequences and that they must plan ahead and prioritise safety in each and every task. The 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...
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BUNNINGS PowerPass Apprentice

July 9, 2018           Bunnings Trade has launched a new PowerPass program designed specifically for you. It 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...
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Employee of the Month – May

May 7, 2018 Sam Rowe (Certificate III in Plumbing) Sam Rowe Sam 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.  Sam is in the final stages of...
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