Multi-Skills Program

Heavy Industry & Trades

Who can apply?

Job seekers living in Port Pirie, Southern Flinders, Mid North or Yorke Peninsula who are: • Unemployed and registered with a jobactive, ParentsNext or Transition to Work provider, or• Unemployed and not registered with an employment service provider

School students are not eligible to apply.

What will the course offer?

This unique program gives you the opportunity to gain skills across four industry streams:• Engineering• Electrical/Renewables• Construction• Civil and Mining It will incorporate accredited training and tickets, combined with programs such as vehicle maintenance, budgeting and finance, cooking on a budget, working and living remotely, drug and alcohol awareness, industry visits and work experience.

The program is delivered full-time over 20 weeks, commencing on Monday 22nd July 2019.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying please complete either:An online registration form at www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au ORCollect a registration from Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, 85 Ellen Street Port Pirie, or from your jobactive, ParentsNext or Transition to Work provider.

Get ready to change your future...

The Heavy Industry and Trades - Multi Skills program has been developed by local employers to provide job seekers with the skills needed to gain employment in sectors where there is strong industry demand for workers.

The program will be delivered in Port Pirie and provide job seekers with a diverse range of skills, experience and support across a range of trade and heavy industry sectors, to ensure the region has pool of work-ready people to meet the current and future workforce needs of these sectors. Job seekers who successfully complete the course will have the skills required to commence entry-level positions including labourers, operators, apprenticeships, traineeships and trades assistants.

What is involved in the recruitment process?

Step 1. Attend an Information SessionStep 2. Complete registration formStep 3. Undertake aptitude testStep 4. Attend InterviewStep 5. Fitness for work medical assessment

You will also be required to attend one of the information sessions below...

Wednesday 26th June Thursday 27th June6.00pm – 7.00pm 11.00am – 12.00pmTAFE SA Port Pirie TAFE SA Port Pirie

Jobs Fair - Port Pirie

A selection of participating employers will be at the Port Pirie Jobs Fair on Friday 21st June 10.00am – 2.00pm at the Northern Festival Centre and will be available to talk to you face to face about the program.

Heavy Industry & Trades - Multi Skills Program20 week program

Induction Engineering Electrical Construction Civil & Mining Placement

2 Weeks

• Induction• Industry awareness• White Card• Hand & Power Tools• First Aid

• Mig/Arc Welding• Mechanical Cutting / Oxy Cutting• Tig Welding / Oxy Cutting

• OHS• Identify / select components, accessories & materials for Energy sector• Carry out routine activities in Energy Sector• Fabricate / dismantle /assemble components.• Attach cords & plugs• Fix & secure equipment

• Plan & organise work• Workplace Communication• Use Carpentry tools & equipment• Measurements & Calculations• Read & Interpret Plans

• Operate plant & equipment• Work Zone Traffic Management• Confined Spaces• Working at Heights• Front End Loader• Skid Steer

• 2-4 Weeks• Employer Interviews• Work Experience or Internship

Recruitment Soft Skills Drug & Alcohol Industry Exposure Industry Mentors

• Medicals• Police Check• Drug & Alcohol Testing• Interview• Aptitude Test

• Resume & Interview Skills• Budgeting & Finance• Cooking on a budget• Vehicle Servicing• Managing Relationships

• Education Program• Random Testing• Daily Breathalyser• One-on-one support

• Industry Site Tours• Industry Guest Speakers• Site Inductions• Remote Living & Working

• Retired / Semi Retired trades people as casual mentors

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For further information contact:

Lynn WallaceM: 0429 458 453E: lwallace@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au