Group Training in the Trades Programme (GTTP) 2005-2009
Campbell Page is funded by Department of Education Science and Training (DEST), to provide a brokerage service to Group Training Organisations, to deliver The Group Training in the Trades Programme (GTTP). Our contracts cover the ACT and most areas of NEW SOUTH WALES (excluding the Sydney Metropolitan, North and Central Coast regions).
That is, the GTTP programme covers the following NSW regions and the whole of the ACT;
• Gwydir Namoi, North East and Keepit
• Central Eastern, Patterson, Central Western, Central Murrumbidgee and Hume
• Far West, Oxley, Orana, Parkes, Murray Darling and Sturt
• Southern Highlands, Wollongong, Southern Suburbs
• Shoalhaven, Southern Tablelands, Eurobodalla
• Queanbeyan, Snowy, Lower South Coast.
This programme assists eligible participants to undertake an Australian Apprenticeship in the trades by providing opportunities by either:
- Allowing students to undertake an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship in the trades whilst still at school undertaking their year 11 and 12 Higher School Certificate (HSC). Students gain a career head start and competitive edge when looking for future employment, and earn an income whilst receiving accreditation for working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
- Providing Participants with pre-vocational training in the trades in order to gain the required pre-requisites to articulate into an Australian Apprenticeship in the trades, as well as assisting participants gain better skills to improve their chances of finding work. This training is ideal for people who have completed school and are seeking pre-trade training in their chosen industry, and for those wanting to gain experience in a particular trade field.
Particular focus will be given to trade areas which are experiencing skill shortages or where Apprenticeships in the trades are being under serviced in particular areas especially through Australian School-Based Apprenticeships, such as:
- Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aviation Industry – Avionic, Mechanical, or Structural);
- Animal Care & Management – Animal Studies (Animal Attendant, Animal Production);
- Automotive Services (Motor Mechanic – Light and Heavy, Panel Beater, Auto Electrician, Vehicle Painter);
- Conservation & Land Management (Ranger, Plants);
- Construction (Carpentry);
- Electrotechnology (Electricians, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic, Communications etc);
- Engineering Production (Mechanical Engineer, Toolmakers, Aircraft Engineers, Precision Metal Tradespersons, Sheetmetal, Steel & Welding;
- Food Processing (Butcher, Confectionary);
- Furnishings (Floor Covering and Finishing, Furniture Making);
- Horticulture (Landscaping, Turf – eg Greenkeeper, Parks & Gardens, Nursery – Wholesale and Retail, Tree Surgeon, Flower Cultivation etc);
- Hospitality (Chef, Cook, Pastry Cook, Kitchen Operations);
- Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing, Print Design, Print Production Support);
- Meat Processing (Meat Retailing, Food Services);
- Rural Skills (Agriculture, Rural Production)
For a comprehensive list see the Tradespersons and Related Workers list.
What is an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship?
An Australian School-Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) allows students in Years 11 and 12 to achieve all of the following at the same time:
- Study for their HSC;
- Earn a training wage;
- Have a part-time job;
- Receive a nationally recognised qualification; and
- Receive accreditation for up to the 1st year of an apprenticeship.
How does it work?
- Students attend work 1 day per week;
- Attend school 4 days per week;
- Your traineeship/apprenticeship becomes another subject in your school timetable in the same way as Maths or English etc
Why undertake an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship?
- You get a head start towards your career and a competitive edge when looking for future employment;
- You earn an income and move towards a nationally recognised qualification while still at school;
- Provides you with important hands on skills and valuable industry experience;
- Improves your confidence and communication skills, while building a strong work ethic;
- You may become qualified even sooner with the opportunity to work extra hours after school, on weekends or school holidays;
- May provide you with the opportunity to go on to further education after completing your qualification, or further progress your career, and
- You can undertake the type of training that suits your learning needs, including training delivered on-the-job, off-the-job, or a combination of both.
What is Pre-vocational training?
Pre-vocational training provides training, support and assistance to people who wish to obtain an Australian Apprenticeship. The training is delivered by registered Group Training Organisations (see Contact Details for Group Training Organisations) and is accredited and recognised by employers nationally. It provides basic skills for a particular industry and general work practices such as communication, time management, organisational skills, teamwork and occupational health and safety.
How does it work?
Pre-vocational training provides participants with 150 hours of training (20 hours per week) in the trades area, which aims at articulating into an Australian Apprenticeship in the trades. The GTTP training provides a mix of technical skills, that is, specific units of competency from national training packages for which a statement of attainment can be achieved and generic skills to make participants ready to commence a new Apprenticeship.
Why undertake pre-vocational training?
The pre-vocational training helps participants gain better skills and improves their chances of obtaining an Apprenticeship, or finding work. It provides training, support and assistance to participants to prepare them for work, including counselling on career choices, training in general work skills and habits, and supported work experience.
The pre-vocational training is ideal for young people choosing a career path to gain experience in the trade fields, and also for people who have completed school seeking training, or perhaps even a career change.
Further information can be obtained from these Useful Links and Acronyms.
For all enquiries and further information on the Programme please contact Group Training in the Trades at Campbell Page’s Moruya Office by telephone on (02) 4475 6045 or email gttp@campbellpage.com.au
Telephone: 02 4475 6045 or via our email addresses in the first instance.
gttp@campbellpage.com.au
