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WHAT IS THE PRODUCTIVITY PLACES
PROGRAM?
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The Productivity Places Program
is a great way
to improve your skills so you can find employment.
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The Program provides new
training places in
skills employers want and is designed to help
you secure employment.
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The Program is part of the
Australian
Government's Skilling Australia for the Future
initiative.
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Training will be delivered by
Stones &
Muirden Business College & Training Centre in
- Certificate III in Aged Care
- Certificate III in Financial Services(Accounts Clerical)
WHAT TRAINING IS AVAILABLE?
Certificate III Aged Care [CHC30102]
This Nationally Accredited Certificate program
provides an entry-level qualification to the Aged
Care industry. Successful participants are qualified
as Personal Care Workers with the employment
competencies required for the Aged Care industry,
a recognised growth area.
This course is conducted over a 10-week period.
This consists of 8 weeks training and 2 weeks work
placement. A total of 3 days per week will be spent
in the College.
Certificate III Financial Services (Accounts
Clerical) [FNS30304]
This course is designed to provide participants with a
range of financial service skills including accounts
payable/receivable, payroll cashier, inventory,
bookkeeping and financial reporting both manual
and computerised. In addition, participants study a
range of administrative skills in the areas of
information technology, communication and
occupational health and safety.
For full-time participants the course is conducted for
up to 20 weeks, with average contact hours of 24
hours per week. For part-time the course can be
conducted for up to 40 weeks, with average contact hours of 12 hours per
week.
Enrolments are on a continuous basis throughout the
year
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WHAT DOES IT COST?
It’s free for eligible participants.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A TRAINING PLACE?
To be eligible for a training place, you need to be
currently looking for work. You also need to be an
Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia and be over the
age of 15.
Some other eligibility criteria applies. These are
available from Stones & Muirden Business College & Training Centre, your
Employment Services Provider or from the website
www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au.
Please note, full-time students and people who are self employed are not
eligible for the program.
HOW DO I APPLY?
If you are registered with an Employment Service
Provider, such as Job Network or Disability
Employment Network, you need to contact your
provider to discuss your interest and obtain a referral to Stones &
Muirden Business College & Training Centre.
Contact Carolyn Lelliott at Stones & Muirden Business College & Training
Centre on 8212 7070 to discuss your interest in the program.
“Productivity Places Program is an Australian Government Initiative”
Website -
www.dest.gov.au/productivityplaces
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