MEET THE TEAM
Meet the Team
Tristan is one of our newest team members, joining HITsa in February 2025 as an Administration Officer.
We asked some questions to get to know him.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
A cool interesting fact is that no number, before 1,000 contains the letter A.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could have any superpower, it would be the power to teleport anywhere I want. I would want to travel the world and see new places that I have never been before.
What’s the best piece of (job) advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice that I have tried to follow throughout my life, which applies to work, is “never put off to tomorrow what can be done today”. This advice reminds me about time management and to prioritise the correct things in my life.
If you could time travel, which era would you visit and why?
If I could time travel to an era, I would time travel to the 60’s, so that I could experience their music at the same time as it is released and experience their concerts. I love listening to music and some of my favourite artists, for example The Beatles, were really popular during this time.
Three things you love doing?
- Listening to music
- Hanging out and playing with my Dogs
- Hanging out with my friends and family.
Your least favourite things?
This isn’t really my least favourite thing, more of a pet peeve, but people who are always on their phone and walking, especially when it is crowded, or a public area and they are just in the way.
Best thing about working at HITsa?
The best thing about working at HITsa is the friendly community and interactions, such as short friendly conversations or a “good morning” each day. It really makes me feel welcomed.
He is also the editor of our monthly newsletter. Please get in touch with Tristan if you have any feedback on our content or want to know more about any of our projects - [email protected]
Our New Individual Support Work Placement Partners
HITsa is cranking up the excitement because we’ve got some awesome new work placement partners on board! These partners are opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping our students gain real-life industry experience.
By providing work placements it equips our students with the opportunity for hands-on experience, provides industry insights and helps develop the confidence to excel in their chosen careers.
Working alongside HITsa, our new partners contribute to the continual growth of a skilled and job-ready workforce, while benefiting from the up-and-coming perspectives that our enthusiastic learners bring whilst out on work placement.
HITsa is excited to introduce Rembrandt Living, Dunbar Homes and Enabling Independence. Their expertise across the Ageing and Disability Sectors will provide invaluable learning opportunities for our students.
Our partnerships are built to foster meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships, together, we are shaping the workforce of tomorrow. HITsa look forward to the positive impact our collaborations will bring and thank our new partners for joining us
So, here’s to partnerships that empower, inspire, and open new doors!
HITsa is continually seeking others to explore the benefits of becoming part of our work placement network. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in joining us to support students become the best versions of themselves.
HITsa Mount Gambier
Well what can we say, thank you Mt Gambier – we feel very welcomed. Both of our courses are nearly at capacity so we are ready for stage 2 to get underway.
So what do we have planned you ask? SHORT COURSES we say!
Commencing in May 2025 we will have a range of short courses up and running including
- Provide First Aid
- CPR refresher training
- Provide first aid in an education and care setting
- Manual Handling
- Food Safety Supervisor training
Dates will be available on our website soon.
Don't forget we are open for enrolment for qualifications and you can start at anytime...
And yes I took the opportunity for a selfie with our local legend Larry the Lobster......
What has Chef been up to?
It has been full steam ahead in the kitchen with Chef David during February and March.
We have kicked off the year with our last two Chef for Life courses.
The students have been fantastic and our final group worked hard to produce some fabulous dishes during their 3 week course as well as gain skills, confidence and a desire to pursue work within a kitchen environment.
Look at what these students have produced, remembering that none of them have had any prior cookery experience!
Our apprentices are back on deck and loving the new CBD kitchen which provides them with a fantastic learning space and lots of room.
Dessert Making kicked off the year and our waists have expanded with the sampling of delights including sticky date pudding, blackberry pie, and poached pears.
With cookery skills being a recognised shortage and jobs aplenty, why not look at kick starting your career with one of our courses –
- Basic Skills for the food industry
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
Both courses are funded by the Government (eligibility criteria applies) and our training is centrally located in the Adelaide CBD.
HITsa Training in Regional and Remote South Australia
Following on from the success of our 2024 Program, we are delighted to continue our partnership with School of the Air (SOTA).
HITsa commenced delivery of our second Certificate III Community Services to School of the Air in February.
Governesses living and working remotely in South Australia are completing the upskilling program through virtual training sessions each week that accommodate their commitments on the station.
Reach out to our team for more information about our flexible regional and remote training via [email protected]
Pictured right: Trainer Raj delivering a recent virtual training session to the group.
Supporting Job Seekers Through Retail Training Success
We’re proud to continue our strong partnership with Jobs Statewide, supporting their Transition to Work clients in achieving their Certificate III in Retail.
This collaboration began in 2024 with a pilot program delivered across Jobs Statewide’s Oaklands, Elizabeth, and Woodville sites. The program ran over seven weeks and was a resounding success, with all participating students successfully completing their qualification.
Following the success of the initial rollout, further programs were delivered in June 2024 and March 2025. The results and positive feedback from these programs saw the model expand interstate, with a pilot program launched at Prahran (Melbourne) in October 2024. This has since led to ongoing delivery at that site into 2025.
The Certificate III in Retail is ideal for individuals seeking employment in the retail sector. It equips students for customer service roles where responsibilities include engaging with customers, maintaining daily store operations, and meeting organisational expectations. The course develops essential workplace skills such as communication, problem-solving, and working independently under limited supervision.
Upon completion, students are well-positioned for roles in a variety of retail environments—supermarkets, department stores, specialty retailers, and quick service restaurants. Additionally, the transferable skills gained through the training can support success in other career pathways where communication and organisation are key.
The qualification is delivered offsite over seven weeks, making it a flexible option for clients ready to step into retail careers.
If you have a group of clients interested in working in the retail industry, please contact Jodie ([email protected]) to discuss how we can support their pathway to employment.
Assist with Medications Course
HITsa is now offering this course at 2 sites - Clarence Gardens and Salisbury.
The course is non-accredited and is suitable for people working in the aged care or disability sectors.
If your role doesn't require the Nationally Recognised unit or you are looking to complete refresher training, this course will be suitable for you.
Our course covers a range of topics including:
- Prepare to assist with medication
- Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
- Support client with administration of medication
- Handle medication contingencies
- Storage of medications
- Complete medication distribution and documentation
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be issued with a Statement of Attendance and should have a thorough understanding of:
- Provide assistance with medications to a range of clients with differing care plans and medication needs
- Adhere to procedures and regulatory requirements for assisting with medication
- Check medication including expiry dates and dosage instructions
- Calculate correct dosage
The course is a combination of online and class. Theory is completed online prior to face to face practical day (half a day).
Investment for the course is $100.00 and the next available dates are:
Salisbury - 2 May 2025 from 9.30am to 2.00pm
Clarence Gardens - 16 May 2025 from 9.30am to 2.00pm
To book, please visit our website www.hitsa.com.au.
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
| Lucia F |
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
| Catherine I | Kimberley P | Caitlin H |
| Peter V | Sultan L | Troy H |
| Samantha S | Samantha S | Kylie M |
| Tianna E | Casey N | Craig L |
| Tori B | Zahlia H | Chapal N |
| Jodi P |
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
| Parvin A |
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
| Bianca C |
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
| Toshi A |
| BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management | ||
| Amy A | Manuia R | Christina W |
| Date | Site | Course |
| 07.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Basic Gaming (CBS^ Approved) |
| 07.04.2025 | Salisbury | Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee |
| 10.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| 14.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee |
| 14.04.2025 | Salisbury | Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| 15.04.2025 | Salisbury | Basic Gaming (CBS^ Approved) |
| 22.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Basic Gaming (CBS^ Approved) |
| 23.04.2025 | Mount Barker | Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol |
| 28.04.2025 | Mount Barker | Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee |
| 28.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol |
| 29.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Advanced Gaming (non-accredited) |
| 30.04.2025 | Salisbury | Basic Gaming (CBS^ Approved) |
| 30.04.2025 | Clarence Gardens | Food Safety Supervision skill set |
| 02.05.2025 | Salisbury | Food Safety Supervision skill set |
COMPLIANCE NEWS
Industry engagement
Industry engagement
At HITsa, we stay connected with industry professionals to make sure our training is up to date with what employers actually want. We work closely with businesses across all the courses we offer, so you get the skills that matter.
Here’s how this benefits you:
- Hands-on training in realistic work environments, so you can show off the skills employers are looking for
- Practice dealing with real workplace situations before you’re on the job
- Helping you feel confident and ready for work placement or employment
It’s all about making sure you are job-ready from day one!
