Manufacturing success
Despite the negativity around the future of Australian manufacturing at present, there are still businesses and young people coming through the apprenticeship program that are looking to keep Australian manufacturing alive.
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WH&S – fatigue
Something I read recently really brought home to me how important it is to manage fatigue of employees in the workplace.
WH&S – manual handling tips
Know the rules and take the time to build up good habits around each and every task you do.
WH&S – strains & sprains
The right attention and proper treatment of a sprain or strain can stop the injury from getting any worse. Without treatment, a sprain of a ligament or a strain of a muscle can mean a long recovery.
WH&S – Accidents do happen
We are proud to announce a drop in the level of WH&S incidents here at 1300apprentice.
A closer look at five trades on the skills needs list
A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic commissions and services refrigeration and air conditioning units for both domestic and commercial industries.
WH&S – welder’s flash
With our roots firmly planted in the manufacturing trades and boilermaking well represented, from time to time apprentices will incur flash burn also known as welder’s flash.
Trade spotlight – Mechanical engineer, Namatjira Skuthorpe
This month we are spotlighting Namatjira Skuthorpe who is a 2nd Year Mechanical Engineering apprentice hosted by Breseight Engineering Pty Ltd. Namatjira’s story is a…
Recruitment tip – Dressing for an interview
There's a lot of truth to this saying and it definitely applies to a job interview.
Trade spotlight – Business trainee, Sarah Felettigh
It’s always a good sign when a host employer believes in their trainee or apprentice so much that they wish to invest in their future.…
Why young people take risks & the best ways to stop them
1300apprentice WH&S Manager has passed on this great YouthSafe information. The most common risk-taking behaviours seen in the workplace are: Driving unsafely; Not using Personal…