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Demystifying traineeships – Part 1
Just like apprenticeships, traineeships consist of structured on-the-job and off-the-job training, however they differ in that they tend to cover a broader cross-section of industry which can be applied to both blue and white collar industries.
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.…
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…
WH&S – Open wounds
We would like to draw your attention to open wounds which make up more than a quarter of workplace injuries. Be conservative and take as…
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…
Apprentice shopfitters – Antonino Scriva & Carmelo Pollicina
This month we are profiling the trade Shopfitting and two of our apprentices who are hosted with Hettich Australia - Antonino Scriva who is almost a 4th year apprentice and Carmelo Pollicina who is a 2nd year apprentice.
Pre-apprenticeship success – Michael Buddee, Robert Guyer & Jesse Hewson
This month we are profiling some of our pre-apprentices that participated in the fitting and machining/fabrication pre-apprenticeship program which ran from March to May 2011.
Trade spotlight – Fitter machinist
At 1300apprentice we are constantly bombarded with applications for electrical, carpentry or plumbing apprenticeships.
Trade spotlight – Refrigeration & air conditioning mechanic
An apprenticeship in refrigeration and air conditioning is completed over four years and you are required to complete a Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning nationally recognised qualification.
WH&S – Eye injuries
A carpentry apprentice in the WTE area suffered an eye injury recently whilst operating a compressed air nail gun.