Victorian Group Training Co News

May 7, 2015
Employee of the Month – May
These 3 students are School-Based Trainees currently undertaking work placement with the Salvation Army Wyndham Corps & Wyndham City Council as part of their Certificate 3 in Community Services Work. Duties include Assisting Youth Services and Retail charity outlets. All...
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May 6, 2015
Mock Apprenticeship Interviews
Victorian Group Training’s Lochlan Veale and Gemma Middleton once again attended the annual year 11 Mock Apprenticeship Interviews at Camperdown Mercy Regional College this week. Lochie and Gemma acted as mock interviewers for certain apprenticeship positions where students has ‘applied’...
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May 4, 2015
Safe Towns Colac – WorkSafe Inspection blitz
WorkSafe Inspectors will be visiting the Colac Region in May to conduct a workplace inspection blitz. Come along to the employer lunch on Thursday 14 May to find out more about the blitz, and to learn about WorkCover insurance, health...
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April 28, 2015
School-Based Traineeships & Apprenticeships (Colac, Geelong & Victoria wide)
What is a School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT)?A School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship is a training contract between an employer and an employee (student) in which the employee learns a Nationally Recognised Qualification whilst at school. You must be a minimum...
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April 17, 2015
New School Based Conservation & Land Management Trainees – Woori Yallock
Victorian Group Training signed up the 2015 group of School Based Certificate II Conservation & Land Management trainees this week at the Woori Yallock Farm School – Host Employer Greening Australia. This is the 2nd year this program has been...
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April 9, 2015
Successful Carpentry Apprenticeship Completion – Colac
Lachlan Simpkin has been a carpentry apprentice with Victorian Group Training since 2010. Lachie’s Host Employer and father, Ian Simpkin has hosted him for the entire duration. Lachie commenced his apprenticeship as a school-based apprentice and rolled into full-time work...
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April 1, 2015
Employee of the Month – April
Sarah has been employed at Millville Childcare Centre in Colac since January 2015 and is completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care as a Full-Time Gap Year Trainee. Since commencing, Sarah has become an integral part of...
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March 31, 2015
Happy Easter from Victorian Group Training
The team at Victorian Group Training would like to wish their Host Employers, Trainees & Apprentices and their families a very safe and happy Easter! Victorian Group Training will be closed on Good Friday 3rd April and Easter Monday 6th...
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March 30, 2015
Employing a new Trainee or Apprentice – End of Financial Year
Your most important business asset is the people that work for you. Have you found that the EOFY has brought the opportunity for new employees to join your business? You now finally get that extra helping hand that you’ve always...
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March 26, 2015
VGTC New Employees & Trainee in Colac
We would like to introduce you to our new Administration and Payroll team. Ashlee Gappa (left) has commenced with us full-time as a trainee in Administration after completing VCE. As part of the traineeship, Ashlee is studying Certificate IV in...
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The Victorian Group Training offices will be closed from today, 24/12/2025 and will be re-open on 12/01/2026 at 9am

We wish all of our Apprentices, Trainees and Host Employers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Years, we look forward to working with you in 2026.

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We would like to congratulate all our Education Support Trainees throughout the Geelong region for completing their traineeships in 2025.

Pictured are;
Ella Johns – Hamlyn Views School
Rhys Smith & Chelsea Hirst – Torquay P-6 College
Madison O’Connor – Inverleigh Primary School
Caitlin Charles – Western Heights College
Dani Rhodes – Western Heights College
Macie Hepburn – Western Heights College
Saskia Wilden – Drysdale Primary School
Lauren Kelly & Kyan Murray – Northern Bay College
Liam Keating – Nelson Park School
Cooper Ward – Western Heights College
Drew Stocks – Western Heights College. Drew completed a Certificate III in Hospitality whilst working in the Western Heights College canteen.

Over the course of the year, our trainees have shown incredible growth, becoming valued members of their school communities.
Their enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to learning support have made a lasting impact, and we look forward to seeing all that they achieve in 2026 and beyond. 👏

We would like to thank the schools that participated in the program.
Your partnership makes these opportunities possible, and we are truly grateful for your continued support. 🙌

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We would like to congratulate all our Education Support Trainees throughout the Colac region for completing their traineeships in 2025.

Pictured are;
Clint Gibbs & Sienna Mallon – Trinity College Colac
Emily Davidson – Deans Marsh Primary School
Tom Armistead – Sacred Heart Primary School

Throughout the year, each trainee has made a meaningful contribution to their school community, demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting student learning. 👏

We wish them every success as they move forward into 2026 and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

We would like to thank the schools that participated in the program.
These trainees wouldn’t have the amazing opportunities they do without you.

We would like to thank the schools who partnered with us in this program.
Your support and mentorship provide these trainees with invaluable, real-world experience - and these opportunities would not be possible without you.

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We’d like to congratulate Max Miraglia on completing his Certificate III Carpentry apprenticeship.

Max, who started his time as a school-based apprentice, has been a great employee throughout his time as an apprentice carpenter. Learning from highly skilled tradespeople at Adam Hall Builders, he has taken everything in his stride and is now a confident and capable tradesperson. We wish Max all the best for the future and look forward to seeing what he achieves in the building and construction industry.

A huge thanks to Adam, Renee and the team at @adamhall_builders for their ongoing support of apprentices throughout the Colac region.
Your support does not go unnoticed.

Congratulations Max; you should be proud of your achievement!

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Dec 17

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This exciting opportunity is on offer for you to kickstart your agricultural career.
A certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanics technology is on offer

@rhysevansfarmmachinery has been a part of the Colac community since 1951, providing our famers with expert advice for farm machinery and equipment sales, service and repair.
Rhys Evans prides itself on its supportive workplace helping young people find their career pathways and passion in the Agricultural industry.

Working on mostly Honda motorcycles, side by sides and buggys you will be learning on some of the best equipment. 🏍

We are looking for a someone with the following qualities:
- A want to gain knowledge on all facets of Agricultural mechanics
- Ability to undertake and complete in house and trade school training
- High level of motivation and initiative

If this position looks like it is for you, send your application letter and resume strictly to Lochlan Veale at careers@vgtc.org.au

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