Structured Workplace Learning

Aimed at students, this short video explains the basics of Structured Workplace Learning.

Madison - Community Services Trainee

Maddie is employed by GForce as a school-based trainee, undertaking a Certificate III in Community Services as a traineeship with host employer headspace Geelong. She talks about what she does everyday as a trainee, her favorite tasks and how she aspires to work in social work or psychology after her traineeship!

GForce and headspace are both key partners in the GRLLEN's 'Growing the Health and Community Services Workforce' program.  Thanks to GForce for providing this video of Maddie's traineeship experiences.

Mick - Aboriginal Health Programs Officer

Mick studied at Newcomb Secondary College and has previously worked at the Wathaurong Health Service as a Men’s Health Worker. He is now employed at Barwon Medicare Local as an Indigenous Programs Officer.

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Jazmyn - Personal Care Assistant

Jazymn studied at Newcomb Secondary College and is a Personal Care Assistant Aged Care at Leopold Lodge.

Student worksheet

Tim - Occupational Therapist

Tim studied at Oberon High School and is an Occupational Therapist for Barwon Health.

Student worksheet

Shelby - School based traineeship (SbAT) Health Services Assistance

Shelby studied at Sacred Heart College where she undertook a Cert III Health Services Assistance School-based apprenticeship. During her apprenticeship she did a placement with Strategies 4 Excellence at Brooklyn House Supportive Residential Services.

Student worksheet

Ryan - Disability Educator

Student worksheet

James - Software Developer

Cafe Lorae - Hospitality

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Phillip - PS & J Carpenters

30 years in the industry and the owner of PS & J Carpenters! This Carpentry guru talks about how he employs his apprentices, what he looks for in potential apprentices and how he started his life-long career.

Thanks to GForce for providing this video.

Brett - Carpenter 

Brett has recently completed his Apprenticeship and has obtained a Certificate 3 in Carpentry which means he is a fully qualified Carpenter! Originally from Canada, he went straight into an apprenticeship once he got his Permanent Residency. Watch him talk about how he got his apprenticeship, what he does everyday and advice for people interested in starting one.

Thanks to GForce for providing this video

Aaron - Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic

Aaron is a 3rd year apprentice for Mercedes Benz Geelong. He has one more year until he completes his Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology apprenticeship. Watch him talk about how he got the apprenticeship, his favorite part of the job and what he wants to do once he completes his apprenticeship journey.

Thanks to GForce for providing this video

Donald - Apprentice Carpenter

Donald is three months in his Certificate 3 in Carpentry apprenticeship! It took about a week to get his apprenticeship once going through a Group Training Organisation. He talks about his first year apprentice tasks and his aspiration of being a business owner once he completes his apprenticeship.

Thanks to GForce for providing this video

Manuel - Apprentice Fitter & Tuner

Manuel is completing a Certificate 3 in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) with OneSteel to become a qualified Fitter & Turner! He always wanted to do an apprenticeship and once he completed year 12, his dream came through with the help of a Group Training Organisation. Watch him talk about how he got the apprenticeship, his everyday tasks and his future aspirations.

Thanks to GForce for providing this video