Jump Back Into January!

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The Christmas period is now over, which means it is time to jump back into the work/study/what to do next basket.

Are you heading back to Uni and looking for a casual job? Or maybe you have recently finished school and are still figuring out what it is that you want to do?

If this sounds like you, read on for some information to help you choose what path to take next.

Traineeships

Traineeships are a great way to earn while you learn and get hands-on industry experience. Believe it or not, traineeships are not exclusive to young people and anyone can complete one if they want to.

Some traineeship pathways available through HITsa include Certificate 3 in Business, Certificate 3 in Hospitality and Certificate 4 in Leadership & Management.

Short Courses

Short courses are a great way to expand your skills and expertise in a particular industry. They’re affordable and a great option if you’re looking to complete a course in a shorter amount of time.

In addition, some short courses can be completed online, making them more convenient for those with other commitments.

HITsa offers a range of short courses which can be explored here.

Qualifications

Qualifications are a great way to get your foot in the door or take the next step in your career. A qualification will teach you practical and industry-specific skills that make you job-ready.

As mentioned above, some qualifications are available through traineeship arrangements.

Ready to kick your career goals in 2022? 

Furthermore, there are many ways to find a job and enter the workforce. Whether that be through a traineeship, short course or qualification – equipping yourself with industry knowledge and skills is a great way to help you get a job.

Visit individual course pages for more information or find an upcoming course date here.

Alternatively, you can call HITsa directly on (08) 8375 2800 for more info.

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Jobs That Make a Difference

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Do you want to make a difference in your job, but are unsure which direction to go? Have you considered a career as a disability support worker?

Support workers provide emotional, personal, and physical support to people living with a disability. This support is life-changing for people in care as well as their families.

Working in disability care is a highly rewarding job where you can make a difference in someone’s life. If a career in this sector interests you, completing a Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Disability) would be a great step towards getting a job.

Furthermore, read on for more information about disability support workers.

It’s a career with purpose

A career in the disability sector can offer amazing job satisfaction.

Support workers get to make real, positive impacts in the lives of the people they work with.

Every day is filled with opportunities to make a difference when you work in disability care.

What can be more rewarding than knowing you are helping someone live life to their fullest?

Job security

The disability sector offers reliability, stability, and room for career progression.

The demand for qualified support workers has been growing rapidly, and projected job growth of 24.7% over the next 5 years means it will not slow down anytime soon.

If you are looking for a long-term career with room for growth, a job in the disability sector can offer you that.

Work / life balance

Many job opportunities in disability care are part-time and allow you to work flexible hours.

They will often include morning, afternoon, or night shifts, which provide more flexibility when needing to balance other commitments.

Challenging / Diverse

Disability support workers are constantly being challenged and learning something new, about themselves and their clients.

They help clients with a range of tasks such as personal grooming, grocery shopping and social activities – no day is the same.

A role in disability care can be challenging, but you will push yourself to do better and get the best possible outcome for clients.

Ready to make a difference?

Working in the disability sector is an incredibly rewarding job. When you work in disability care, every day is a chance to do something different and make a difference.

Interested in becoming a disability support worker? HITsa offers the Certificate 3 in Individual Support (disability) which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support people living with a disability, as well as prepare you for a job in disability care.

Need more information? Contact our friendly and professional team on (08) 8375 2800.

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Get Your Team COVID Ready

As restrictions begin to ease, it may be time to think about equipping your team with the appropriate skills to keep yourself and others safe.

As a business, you need to continue to take the right steps to protect yourself and others. To stop the spread, keep your doors open, and stay COVID safe.

Those who work in a people facing industry such as retail, hospitality and health care settings are at greater risk of exposure.

A great way to keep your business and customers safe is to complete COVID Clean Training.

This training will provide your staff with the skills and knowledge to maintain good hygiene and a clean workplace – keeping COVID safe.

Interested in equipping your team with COVID clean skills? Read on for more information about the training.

What is COVID Clean Training?

COVID Clean Training is a 2-day course that is funded by the State Government for eligible participants.

Participants will learn a range of skills, including hand hygiene practices, effective surface cleaning, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), disposal of contaminated waste, among other skills.

Completing this course will help reduce the risk of COVID infections in the workplace and boost your confidence as restrictions ease.

Why is this training important for people-facing industries?

COVID has affected every sector, however hospitality, retail and health care have been affected significantly.

People who work in these industries face a heightened risk of exposure to COVID-19. Hospitality and retail are often where travellers/tourists frequent to. Whereas those working in aged care facilities or providing at home community or disability services work closely with vulnerable people.

Due to this, staff will come into contact with an extensive amount of people each day which puts them at risk of infection.

Keep your industry safe

While all industries are at risk and need to take precautions, this is even more important for retail and hospitality.

Some precautions you can take as a business are:

  • Equip yourself and staff with COVID Clean Training skills
  • Provide access to gloves, masks, and hand sanitiser
  • Maintain social distance

Want your team to be COVID ready?

Register your interest for COVID Clean Training online now.

Alternatively, call our friendly and professional team on (08) 8375 2800 for more information.

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Are you a Jobseeker?

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HITsa are partnering with the ACH Group to get you ready for a casual role that makes a difference. 

The cleaning pre-employment program will prepare you for work as a community cleaner where you support older people to continue living independently.

Community cleaners’ complete day-to-day tasks such as general house cleaning, laundry and mopping.

Does this sound like something you could do? Read on for more information about the program.

Why are community cleaners important?

Keeping a clean home can be a difficult task as you get older.

Community cleaners’ complete in-home tasks to support the elderly who still live at home.

A clean home is imperative to their health and safety, therefore as a community cleaner you help them to stay safe and comfortable while living at home.

What is the ACH Group Cleaning Pre-Employment Program?

The ACH Group Cleaning Pre-Employment Program is funded by the State Government through JobTrainer (eligibility criteria applies).

The program includes 3 weeks of pre-employment training which will prepare you to work as a community cleaner.

Upon successful completion, you may gain employment through the ACH workforce.

Essential criteria

Participants need to have their license, a car and be able to work at least 3 days per week.

You will also need to be able to provide the following documentation:

  • National police clearance
  • DHS Disability Check
  • Current First Aid Certificate

Want to become a community cleaner?

The ACH Group Cleaning Pre-Employment Program is a great way to return to the workforce if you have no prior industry experience.

It takes 3 weeks to complete and is government funded through Job Trainer (eligibility criteria applies). Plus, you may gain employment with the ACH Group after successful completion.

Furthermore, enquire online today or call (08) 8375 2800 for more information.

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Career Pathways for School Leavers

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Finishing school and deciding what to do can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! There are many great career pathways for school leavers, including traineeships and apprenticeships.

Could a traineeship or apprenticeship be right for you? Read on to find out what options are available to you as a school leaver.

Traineeships & Apprenticeships

There are many great reasons why an apprenticeship or traineeship should be on your radar as a school leaver. They provide you with hands-on industry experience in the workplace, as well as in classroom learning through an RTO, such as HITsa.

There are also many other reasons why you may consider a traineeship or apprenticeship.

Try before you buy

Studying a degree at Uni doesn’t give you the opportunity to see what it’s like to work in that industry. Meaning you could potentially find yourself in the wrong field and with a significant HECS debt.

With a traineeship or apprenticeship, you are learning on the job and getting hands on experience in your chosen industry from the very beginning. Which gives you a fair idea on whether that field of work is for you or not – and you won’t be left with a HECS debt if you decide that it’s not for you.

Earn while you learn

Unlike many other post school options, where you will most likely be balancing study and a casual job, trainees and apprentices earn while they learn. You will be learning on the job skills while earning a salary and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As a trainee or apprentice, you get to work alongside industry leaders and equip yourself with a range of practical skills – giving you a real career advantage.

Training is flexible

Apprenticeships and traineeships offer great flexibility as they can be completed full time or part time. Apprenticeships generally take between 3 – 4 years to complete, while traineeships can be completed within 6 – 18 months.

Networking

When it comes to job hunting, they say it’s who you know that helps. By pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship, you build a professional network of connections that can assist you after you complete your qualification.

Launch your career as an apprentice or trainee

Completing an apprenticeship or traineeship can give you a big advantage in the workforce, especially when you’re fresh out of school.

You’re able to get hands-on industry experience, earn while you learn and essentially try before you buy. And upon successful completion – you will have a nationally recognised qualification.

Now that you know the benefits of becoming an apprentice or trainee, it’s time to find a pathway that you’re interested in.

HITsa offer a range of courses through trainee/apprenticeship pathways in hospitality, business, and retail. Explore our courses online or speak to our friendly team by calling (08) 8375 2800.

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What’s Been Happening at Our Salisbury Training Site

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It’s been 3 months since launching our new HITsa training site in Salisbury – so it’s time for an update!

HITsa Salisbury first opened at the end of March offering the Certificate 3 in Individual Support as well as RSA training.

Since first launching, the site has transformed into a state-of-the-art Adelaide training facility featuring new classrooms and on-site skills centres.

Now that the building is complete, we have officially opened and extended our course offering to include Gaming Training and Barista Training.

Courses available in Salisbury

Certificate 3 in Individual Support

The Certificate 3 in Individual Support offered in 3 specialisations is available at HITsa Salisbury.

The course features a mix of theory and practical study, which can be completed on-site.

Our Salisbury site features a fully operational skills centre which allows students to complete their practical components of study and prepare them for work placement.

This course is offered as a rolling intake; therefore students can enrol anytime!

Interested? Visit the course dates page to find an upcoming course in Salisbury.

Responsible Service of Alcohol Training

RSA Training is an affordable 1-day course.

If you are wanting to work in a venue that serves, sells, or supplies alcohol, you will need to complete your RSA training first.

This course is run frequently from our Salisbury site. Visit the course dates page to find an upcoming course.

Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

A Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee course will provide you with the skills to make great tasting coffee using a commercial espresso machine.

Plus, it’s a great way to get your foot in the door if you are wanting to work in a café.

Visit the course dates page to find an upcoming course in Salisbury.

Basic Gaming Training

If you are wanting to work in a gaming room, you will be required to complete Basic Gaming Training.

Basic Gaming Training is a 3-day course, and once completed you can commence work within a gaming room.

Interested? Find an upcoming course in Salisbury.

Courses in Salisbury

HITsa offers a range of courses in Salisbury that provide skills that may help you land a job or take the next step in your career.

This includes a range of job ready courses, short courses and qualifications.

View more information and find upcoming course dates here.

In addition, you can contact the friendly team on (08) 8375 2800 for more information about courses, enrolment and more.

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