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AE News Volume 15, Issue 25
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Upcoming Events
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10 Aug - Apprentice Wellbeing & Lifeskills Coaching Program
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6 Sept - African Cultural Awareness & Recruitment
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8 Sept - Apprentice Wellbeing & Lifeskills Coaching Program
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Apprentice Training Awards
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- GTO Service
- GTO Industry Excellence
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- GTO/AEN Fellowship
- GTO/AEN Lifetime Achievement
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- ATOA Apprentice of the Year
- Trainee of the Year
- SBAT of the Year
- STAR - OHS Initiative
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- Disability Achievement
- Indigenous Student of the Year
- Overcoming Adversity
- Women in Trades
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Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia Awards
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- International Apprentice Scholarship
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Nominations Close: 9 September 2022
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Finalist Announced: 14 October 2022
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Awards Presented: 23 November 2022
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GAN Conference - Postponed
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Earlier this week the conference committee agreed to reschedule The Future of Apprenticeships Conference.
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The change comes as a result of increasing COVID cases in Melbourne with Employers and government officials being encouraged to work remotely. There was a concern that international speakers, government officials and delegates would be sitting in a conference room potentially with local participants having to video conference into the event.
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The event has been designed to be as interactive as possible with a combination of guest speakers, government workshops and site visits/ study tours so our preference is for that interaction and networking to happen to ensure strong relationships are formed going forward.
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This decision hasn’t been taken lightly and we appreciate the support of everyone involved to date.
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Rescheduled Date: Sunday 5th February to Friday 10th February 2023
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Melbourne: 5th February to 8th February 2023 (inc. travel to Aukland, NZ on 8th February)
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Auckland: 9th February to 10th February 2023
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Conference registrations will commence shortly.
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R U OK? Day
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R U OK? Day is Thursday 8 September 2022.
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It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.
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R U OK? has released resources, tips and ideas to help you drive genuine change in your workplace, school and community.
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Sign up via the website to access the R U OK?Day 2022 resources.
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NECA Open Day
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Discover Traineeships and Electrical Apprenticeships
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- Hear presentations by our apprenticeship and traineeship experts
- Test your aptitude for electrical with the NECA Pre-Selection Assessment
- Tour our specialised electrical classrooms
- Try virtual reality programs developed for our apprentices
- Test your skills at the Middy's Wiring Competition stand and WIN prizes
- See Middy's No 14 - V8 Supercar on display and Millwaukee Power Tools
- Fuel up at free food stands
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WorldSkills Expression of Interest Now Open for 2022 Regional Competitions
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The WorldSkills Australia regional competitions are the beginning of a new competition cycle, this time culminating in the WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon 2024.
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But more than that, a regional competition is the beginning of a lifechanging experience for Australia’s most gifted, most dedicated trades and skills talent.
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regional competition, you’re starting a journey that leads to you being the very best in your field.
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But more than that, a regional competition is the beginning of a lifechanging experience for Australia’s most gifted, most dedicated trades and skills talent. Regional success opens up myriad pathways not available to most – national and international recognition, invaluable mentorship, travel and scholarship opportunities and an unparalleled level of skilling up in their chosen field.
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August is Tradies National Health Month
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August is Tradies National Health Month, an awareness initiative that shines a light on tradies health and wellbeing.
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Did you know, tradies working in the construction industry can be significantly impacted by poor mental health? Mental injuries are on the rise and now more than ever, your workers’ physical and mental safety should be top of mind.
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) account for 60% of injuries sustained by Victorian construction workers. MSD can have significant and long-term impacts on workers' physical and mental health and can end careers.
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Over the last 12 months in Victoria:
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- Construction has the third highest number of injury-related claims across all industries.
- Tradies working in carpentry, plumbing and electrical have been the most affected with the highest number of injuries.
- One-third of these claims are due to injuries sustained from manual handling.
- Tradies working in construction are significantly affected by poor mental health as mental injuries in the industry are rising yearly.
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2022 National Skills Week
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The 2022 National Skills Week will take place 22-28 August with the theme, 'A Universe of Skills: Go Beyond Your Imagination.'
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Now in its 12th year, National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning, dispelling outdated myths and raising awareness of the many careers available.
The challenge is to provide potential students, parents and carers with clear information on possible career pathways, training options and emerging new skills areas.
There are a range of events planned for the week. You can also register your event on the National Skills Week website.
For further information, please visit National Skills Week.
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Upcoming AEN Professional Development
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Think differently about your Mental Health Action Plan. Empower apprentices with the skills they need to live a full and contributing life by assisting them to increase their ability to manage stress and anxiety, staving off depression and suicidal thoughts.
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The workshop (offered on four different dates) aims to create awareness of the six most important human factor topics that have the biggest impact on an individual’s state of mind, while at the same time providing on-demand access to cohesive visual microlearning and digital resources (hosted on Moodle) that can be quickly and easily shared in formal toolbox talks and informal conversations to assist apprentices to stay well, while they are well, as part of an organisation’s broader and more traditional Health and Wellbeing strategy.
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Anyone with leadership responsibilities that influence the psychological safety of young and vulnerable people in their charge.
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Four dates are available:
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AEN Members: To register, please RSVP by logging into the Member’s area and select ‘Events & Media/Events Calendar’.
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support African apprentices/trainees.
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Anyone with recruitment responsibilities of African apprentices/trainees.
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Members: $50
Non-Members: $90
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This workshop will provide an understanding of the industrial relations environment that Group Training Organisations work within. The workshop aims to assist staff who are new to group training, and those wanting to refresh their IR knowledge who are required to have an understanding of IR obligations and practices in their day-to-day work.
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Payroll officers, field officers and anyone wanting to refresh their IR knowledge
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10 October - Youth Mental Health First Aid (Accredited)
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18 October - Indigenous Cultural Recruitment
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26 October - Supporting Apprentices with Disability
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For more information about these PD sessions and to register, please go to AEN Events Calendar and select the event. All prices include GST.
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AEN Members: Please login to Member’s area prior to purchasing tickets to access the member rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Program
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 910 participants have been supported with 820 currently in training:
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The top three occupations are Electrical (231), Plumbing (167), and Carpentry (130).
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Currently, there are 14 candidates on our active caseload:
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- Electrical - 3
- Automotive - 2
- Plumbing - 2
- Carpentry - 3
- Business - 2
- Other - 2
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once on the register, apprentices and trainees will be assisted by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer, whilst also directing you to the most appropriate advice and assistance while you remain out of employment.
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If you have an apprenticeship or traineeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
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NCVER Update
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Journeying through VET: A Case Study of Foundation Skills Learners
This exploratory research analysed the learning journeys and outcomes of students who undertake nationally recognised foundation skills programs post-school.
Results show that the journey of foundation skills learners through the VET system can be complex, with learners often enrolled in multiple VET programs. Those who enrol in foundation skills programs in some combination with other VET programs are more likely to complete any nationally recognised VET program than those who only enrol in foundation skills programs.
Another finding was that learners who completed a foundation skills qualification have poorer employment outcomes than their non-foundation skills qualification completer peers. Caution should be taken, however, in defining the benefits of foundation skills programs primarily in terms of employment or completion outcomes.
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Do you want to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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