HITsa Newsletter

HITsa partnership to deliver SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery

This month has been extremely busy behind the scenes with HITsa negotiating to deliver cookery training to secondary school students from the EASVA. The East Adelaide Secondary Vocational Alliance, established in 2019, comprising eight Department for Education schools. The member schools are -

• Adelaide Botanic High School
• Adelaide High School
• Charles Campbell College
• Glenunga International High School
• Marden Senior College
• Marryatville High School
• Norwood International High School
• Open Access College

EASVA promotes vocational courses to Years 10 – 12 students to explore career pathways and commence accredited entry-level training in a variety of fields.

This program will kick off in June 2025 and will run from the state of the art kitchen at the Adelaide Botanic High School.

Stay tuned for some great updates

Congratulations to Anna

Anna F contacted us late January 2025 about our Certificate III in Community Services course at our Clarence Gardens site.

She had enrolled with another provider but they kept delaying the start date.

Anna was enrolled on 29 January 2025 and commenced her course on 31 January 2025.

Anna was a fantastic student. Always friendly and had completed her online activities prior to each class. Didn't miss a class and she successfully completed her course 23 May 2025.

Anna shared her feedback with us.

'Studying at HITsa was a wonderful experience and I have been recommending HITsa to everyone. HITsa responded to my enquiry quickly and the enrolment process was very quick and easy.'

Funnily enough, the other provider did give Anna a start date the day before she commenced her course with us.

Congratulations Anna on gaining your Certificate III in Community Services qualification.

If you would like to be like Anna and study Certificate III in Community Services with HITsa, please visit https://www.hitsa.com.au/certificate-3-in-community-services/ or call us on 8375 2800.

Prepare and Serve Cocktails

A successful Prepare and Serve cocktails class completed at Clarence Gardens over 2 days.

Of the five participants in the class this unit was the final requirement for four of them who have now successfully completed their SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality.

Great fun was had by all in the group creating signature cocktails and cocktail menus.

Meet the Student - Brydie

May 2025 saw HITsa training clients of Multiple Solutions in the course Get Ready for Cleaning Skill Set. Students attended the Salisbury site for seven days of training where they were taught about cleaning rooms, furniture and fittings, infection prevention and control and also how to provide effective client services. One of the students, Brydie shared her thoughts on her study experience:

• Tell me a bit about yourself and what course you studied?

Hi, My names Brydie, I'm 27 and I've always been passionate about helping others and creating calm, safe environments so I thought the cleaning and infection control course would be a good staple to have on my resume!

• What do you enjoy most about the course?

I enjoyed having friendly patient trainers who were always more than willing to stop and take time when someone was struggling, as well as other class members that were always down to help each other as well.

• What was the best thing about studying at HITsa?

The trainers and staff, as well as the calm and stress-free environment they've created for us to learn in.

• What are you going to be doing now that you have finished the course?

Hopefully I'll be attending HITsa in the near future to do more classes in other areas!

Brydie demonstrating how to safely dispose of a syringe (a pen was used for safety reasons) under the watchful eye of trainer, Corinne.

Work Placements in Childcare

For students out on work placements in childcare, it is not just all about the educational theory they learn in class. Their placements are full of unexpected realities of the industry, laughter, surprises and heart warming moments that stay with them long after the placement ends.

Students become unknowing:

Fitness Guru’s chasing toddlers, playing games, and tidying up toys can equal a gym workout!

Instant Role Models as the children look up to students as the new “cool” adult in their life, copying their words and actions at times hilariously!

A Database on how to answer a lot of curious questions, they also learn patience and adaptability while teaching children life skills.

Snack Time Pros, they quickly become experts in cutting fruit into fun shapes and how to negotiate with those picky eaters.

Creative Geniuses as they discover their inner storyteller, artist and musician capabilities that keep little minds engaged throughout the day.

Students communicate many different stories and how they have journeyed through their placement on completion. They cherish the bonds formed with the children and the staff and many say, “there’s nothing quite like the pride they feel within themselves when a child has finally bonded and made meaningful connections with them”.

Childcare Centre’s are continuously looking for trained staff as this growing industry continues to thrive.

If you are interested in studying, the Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, please visit www.hitsa.com.au and start the enrolment process today!

HITsa Mount Gambier Expo

HITsa Mount Gambier recently participated in the Limestone Coast Jobs, Skills and Careers Showcase at the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, joining nearly 50 other organisations!

The event drew over 700 attendees, with a strong presence from local high schools across the region. It was a highly successful day, sparking strong interest in our new Mount Gambier site and providing a valuable opportunity to connect with future students and other local organisations.