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AE News Volume 15, Issue 35
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Friday, 21st October 2022
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Upcoming Events
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26 Oct Supporting Apprentices with Disability
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8 Nov Apprentice Wellbeing Lifeskills Coaching Program
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23 Nov 2022 Apprentice Training Awards
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2022 Apprentice Training Awards - Finalists Announced!
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This year, AEN received a record number of nominations for the 2022 Apprentice Training Awards.
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Over 100 exceptional examples of apprentices and trainees were nominated from our sector.
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Charmaine Thorogood-Hawkins
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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The Apprenticeship Factory
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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Westvic Staffing Solutions
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Westvic Staffing Solutions
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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Westvic Staffing Solutions
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Westvic Staffing Solutions
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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Westvic Staffing Solutions
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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Indigenous Student of the Year
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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GForce Employment + Recruitment
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STAR (Stop Taking a Risk) Award
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Congratulations and best of luck to all finalists.
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2022 Apprentice Training Awards
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191 Collins Street Melbourne
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Wednesday 23 November 2022
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GAN Conference - Registrations Now Open!
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We invite you to be a part of 'The Future of Apprenticeships Perspectives from Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia striving for excellence' 2023 GAN Melbourne Conference
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On behalf of the conference organising committee of 'The Future of Apprenticeships: Perspectives from Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia striving for excellence', we are pleased invite you to be a part of a leading event focused on reigniting apprenticeships in Australia and connecting like minded international collaborators, government stakeholders, industry participants, group training organisations, unions and educational institutions to build economic prosperity by working together.
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The conference promises to be an excellent opportunity to network and connect with industry stake holders, participate in a range of workshops, study tours, facilitated debates and attend industry network events.
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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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Victoria Flood Crisis Support Payments
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Payment support from Services Australia
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Apprentices might be able to access funding through the Victoria Government. Whilst we cannot give you advice on this, we can provide the information for you to follow up as everyone has different circumstances.
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Disaster Recovery Allowance
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The Disaster Recovery Allowance may be available for apprentices that have lost income/ wages as a direct result of the Victorian Floods starting in October 2022.
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Apprentices might be eligible for a maximum of 13 weeks from the date you started losing income as a direct result of the Victorian Floods that started on 6 October 2022. The payment you're entitled to depends on your circumstances.
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Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
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The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been significantly affected by Victorian Floods in October 2022.
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Business Victoria - Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program
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The Victorian Government has announced a flood relief package to support Victorian businesses incurring significant direct flood damage during the Victorian flood events that commenced in October 2022. The Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program includes one-off grants of $5000 to support thousands of businesses, with additional support available through a new dedicated Business Relief Service.
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National Training Awards
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The Australian Training Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training sector.
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The Australian Training Awards commenced in 1994. Over this time many individuals, businesses, and registered training organisations have been rewarded for showcasing best practice in VET.
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The Awards are held annually in November in a different state or territory. The 2022 Awards will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, on Friday 18 November 2022.
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WorkSafe Victoria – October Health and Safety Month
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WorkSafe Health and Safety Month will present its biggest ever program of events when it returns to the road next month, following two years of online-only sessions due to COVID-19.
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For a full list of FREE WorkSafe Health and Safety Month events, please visit WorkSafe.
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National OH&S Safety Month
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October is National Safe Work Month - a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
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Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone.
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During October each year, Safe Work Australia asks businesses, employers and workers across Australia to join National Safe Work Month and commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians.
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Supporting the overarching theme of know safety, work safely, each week focuses on a different health and safety area:
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Week 3: Managing WHS risks and preventing harm
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Week 4: Safe and healthy work for all
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Beware of Hidden Hazards in Flood Clean-Up
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Victorians in flood-affected areas are urged to be alert for unexpected hazards in the workplace and fully assess the risks involved when commencing any clean-up activities.
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Contaminated water, broken glass and debris, damaged electricity supplies and asbestos are among the risks to health and safety facing those returning to flooded worksites.
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Employers must ensure work is properly planned and coordinated with regular communication, sufficient training and supervision for workers and volunteers, and regular rest breaks to manage fatigue.
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When cleaning up after a flood, workers must be equipped with appropriate protective clothing such as sturdy, waterproof boots, heavy duty gloves and eyewear.
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Common hazards include sewage containing harmful bacteria that may have overflowed inside a building, wet, slippery and unstable surfaces, and wild animals including rodents, snakes and spiders.
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WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said duty holders should follow any recommendations by emergency services before entering flood-affected sites. Dr Beer said workplaces inundated with contaminated floodwater must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and also stressed the importance of personal hygiene.
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"Only use water that has been boiled or disinfected to wash your hands," Dr Beer said. "Wear protective clothing to avoid cuts from glass and other sharp objects that may be floating in contaminated water."
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Damaged gas and electricity appliances are another hazard. They must be avoided until declared safe by an electrician or plumber. Dr Beer advised, "Use battery-operated torches instead of candles. Open flames could be dangerous if gas has collected inside a building."
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Employers are also urged take the necessary steps if a damaged workplace contains asbestos.
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"If your workplace contains asbestos building materials, licensed asbestos contractors should be employed to undertake any repair and renovation."
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Things to consider during clean-up and recovery include:
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- Before starting any task, take time to identify potential hazards and consider how to remove or control the associated risks.
- Ensure work is properly planned and coordinated with regular communication, sufficient supervision and regular rest breaks.
- Only use equipment that is in good condition, fit for purpose and has appropriate guards in place.
- Have appropriate personal protective equipment for each task (for example boots, gloves, eye and ear protection, hats, sun protective clothing and high visibility vests) and ensure it is worn correctly.
- Ensure machinery and vehicle operators are competent and experienced in using specific equipment for the intended task.
- Clear debris from areas where vehicles are operating, implement traffic management plans and be aware of unstable ground and potential washouts hidden by standing water.
- Use powered machinery for lifting large or heavy items, particularly if they are waterlogged.
- Identify any likely asbestos containing materials or dangerous chemicals.
- Ensure children are well supervised and away from areas where work is going on.
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Inspiring Young People to Join Victorian Youth Congress
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The Victorian Government is calling on young Victorians to have their say on the things that matter most to them.
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Minister for Youth Ros Spence this week opened applications for the 2023 Victorian Youth Congress, with the opportunity to join existing members continuing for a second term in the program.
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The Victorian Youth Congress is an advisory body of young Victorians aged between 12 and 25. The congress provides advice to inform and shape Victorian Government policy and programs for young people.
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Members of the Victorian Youth Congress have played a pivotal role in the development of Victoria’s Youth Strategy Our Promise, Your Future. Successful new applicants will help to drive the implementation of the five-year plan.
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The Victorian Youth Strategy, launched in August of this year, aims to improve the health, wellbeing and future of all young Victorians and to ensure young people’s voices are at the centre of decision making across government.
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The Government thanks outgoing members of the Congress who have made substantial contributions to Victoria’s Youth Strategy, along with other government programs.
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Previous experience is not required and young, diverse Victorians from rural, regional and metropolitan areas are encouraged to apply to join the congress.
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NCVER Update
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The latest NCVER report shows that apprentice and trainee commencements increased to 85,470 in the March quarter 2022, the highest number for a quarter since 2012.
Commencements in non-trade occupations drove most of the increase, up by 41.1% compared to March quarter 2021. Those in trade occupations rose by 7.8%.
The industry sectors with the largest absolute increases in commencements were Accommodation (51.0%), Manufacturing (37.7%), and Administrative and Support Services (21.7%) compared to March quarter 2021.
A total of 387,830 apprentices and trainees were in-training in March quarter 2022, an increase of 17.1% compared to the same time in 2021.
Completions also grew nationally by 11.5% in March quarter 2022 compared with the same quarter in 2021. Trade completions increased by 9.6% while those in non-trade occupations rose by 13.8%.
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Upcoming AEN Professional Development
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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 920 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once registered, 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.
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If you have an apprenticeship 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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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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