2019 Bendigo TAFE Echuca Course Guide

HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIP SUPPORT NETWORK (AASN) AASNs are contracted by the government to support and facilitate the apprenticeship process for employers and individuals. AASNs can also help you with the recruitment process and provide mentoring and career advice. Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information or call them on 13 38 73. An apprenticeship is a great way to combine structured training and paid employment. You can begin while you’re still at school in Year 11/12. You don’t need a secondary school certificate to start an apprenticeship, although this is highly regarded by most employers. As an apprentice you will earn an income while you are learning your trade. You will combine Full-time work with either Part-time, workplace based or block release study, depending on your employer’s needs. When you finish your apprenticeship, you will have a nationally recognised qualification that can take you anywhere in Australia and to many overseas countries as well. STEP 1: PREPARATION AND RESEARCH Figure out what trade you are interested in, research opportunities and write or update your resume. A pre-apprenticeship is a great way to get a taste of a trade and see if you would like to continue with it. STEP 2: JOB HUNTING Start applying for jobs through networking with people you know, online or via Job Services Australia providers. STEP 3: SIGN UP Once you’ve found an employer, you both must contact an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) to organise signing a training apprenticeship contract. Select Bendigo TAFE as your preferred training provider to get started. If you are eligible for a Health Care Card, make sure that you apply for one prior to enrolling so you are eligible for concession fees. HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS At Bendigo TAFE, we bring together the latest in industry education to give our students a complete learning experience. Our purpose built facilities, campus grounds and experienced teachers provide a real world learning environment. What sets our graduates apart is the well-rounded skill-sets they learn during their study. Our focus is on graduating students who are work-ready. CUSTOMISED TRAINING PACKAGES We know that a successful business is built on delivering exceptional levels of service to create lasting relationships with your clients. To help your business grow, we work closely with you and your employees to develop individual training plans to improve staff satisfaction and productivity. Our graduates are competent in the real world as we focus on and welcome employer input on what we teach in our courses. 31 30 ECHUCA CAMPUS COURSE GUIDE 2019