TRAINEESHIPS and workplace training are great ways to gain qualifications without having to attend class – the training organisation comes to you.
UYCH Community College has been successfully conducting workplace training since 2012 with over 70 trainees graduating.
This delivery method has proven very popular for both the employee and the employer.
Anja Laukart, team leader for traineeships, says trainees are drawn to the flexible nature of the courses and the experienced teachers.
“Flexibility and convenience play a big part in organisations choosing this method and they like that they have a wider choice of education providers.
“Our tutors are industry experienced and actively incorporate everyday work-related tasks into the curriculum, this helps the learning process and increases productivity.”
Sarah Birthisel is on her way to becoming a teacher thanks to her traineeships. She completed secondary school unsure exactly what she wanted to do, but she knew she should work with children.
“The thing I enjoy most is watching their minds work, learning new things and seeing something for the first time.
“Their little eyes light up and you can see the look of amazement and intrigue,” she said.
Sarah gained her Certificate III in Children’s Services and is now working through her diploma. She loved the fact that the course was self-paced and considered her needs.
Being located in Rowville meant that classroom training was too difficult, so Sarah chose UYCH Community College for her traineeships.
She liked the fact that there are more organisations to choose from, allowing students can be selective in finding the right one.
When asked what her highlights were, she said:
“It was the little extras that tutors do to help you along the way. Some advice given in training helped me greatly when having to deal with sick children in which I remembered discussions about the blue book – guidelines for the control of infectious diseases.
“Referring to the book I was able to seek the correct exclusion for both children from the program, providing the families with suitable information while protecting others within the program.”
Sarah says that communication is the key to successful training in the workplace and having resources at hand is important.
“A traineeship is the best way to gain qualifications as you receive excellent support and encouragement.
“I have a great relationship with my tutor and I know she wants me to succeed as much as I do. I would recommend this training option to anyone who is looking to enhance their skills for career success.”
UYCH Community College offers traineeships and workplace training in many different industry sectors throughout the greater Melbourne metropolitan area. Contact Anja for more information on 5967 1776 or visit www.uych.vic.edu.au.
