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This program is a unique opportunity for you to gain a qualification at NO cost to you

INFORMATION FOR JOB-SEEKERS 

What is the Productivity Places Program?

•The Productivity Places Program is a great way to improve your skills so you can find employment.

•The Program provides new training places in skills and occupations employers are seeking and is designed to help you secure long term employment.

•The Program is part of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the future initiative.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

At this stage the Productivity Places Program will be available for job seekers only. Eligible job seekers are Australian citizens or permanent residents over the age of 15 and:

  • Registered with an Employment Services Provider (ESP), or
  • In receipt of income support

Job seekers must be referred by their Employment Services Provider.

Check your eligibility:

  • I am over 15 years of age    
  • I am an Australian Citizen or permanent resident
  • I am currently unemployed  
  • I am not self employed or a permanent student
  • I am registered with an Employment Services Provider

AVAILABLE COURSES:

FNS30107 Certificate III in Financial Services
ICA30105 Certificate III in Information Technology
ICT30102 Certificate III in Customer Contact
PRM30104 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)
SIR30207 Certificate III in Retail
TDT30102 Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)
THH33002 Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations)
TLI30107 Certificate III in Transport and Logistics Warehousing and Storage)

Milton class dates :

 Course  Start Date  Length & Times  Info
Certificate III in Information Technology (Network Administration)

3/11

  Limited places
Don’t miss out
Certificate III in Financial  Services
27/10
4 Weeks
Limited places
Don’t miss out
Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)
27/10
  Limited places
Don’t miss out
Certificate III in Customer Contact
TBA
3 Weeks
Limited places
Don’t miss out
Certificate III in Retail
3/11
4 Weeks
Limited places
Don’t miss out

WHAT DOES IT COST?

If you are looking for work, the Australian Government will fully fund your training under the Program.


HOW TO APPLY?

Step 1 - Confirm eligibility
To confirm your eligibility to undertake training in one of our accredited courses, please download and complete the Confirmation of Enrolment Form

Step 2 - Ensure you have the required documentation

Participants must be able to demonstrate:

1. Citizenship or Residency –
(one only required)

  • Australian Birth Certificate
  • Australian Passport
  • Naturalisation Certificate
  • Green Medicare Card
  • Visa

2. Age/ Identity –
(one only required)

  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Proof of Age Card

Step 3 – Visit your Employment Services Provider (ESP)

If you are a Job Seeker registered with an Employment Service Provider (e.g. Job Network Member (JNM), Disability Employment Network (DEN) member, Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET) provider, Personal Support Program (PSP) provider, or Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) provider), download the Referral Form to a Registered Training Organisation, then give to your case manager with the supporting documents (as per Steps 1 & 2) , and discuss this opportunity to undertake accredited training with AXiOM College to help improve your chances of employment. Your ESP will assist you in completing the documentation and forward the documentation to AXiOM College.

If you are not registered with an Employment Service Provider (ESP), you may still qualify for training. Please contact us to arrange an appointment to progress your application. Please ensure you bring this information pack with you, including partially completed Confirmation of Enrolment Form and supporting documentation (as per Step 2).


Step 4 – AXiOM College Contacts You
AXiOM College will process your application and notify you and your ESP about the Productivity Places Program you are enrolled into within five (5) working days.


(Milton/Brisbane Campus)
Telephone: 07 3510 8000
Facsimile: 07 3510 8050
Email: ppp@axiomcollege.com.au

(Townsville Campus)
Telephone: 07 4772 3366
Facsimile: 07 4772 3399

(Cairns Campus)
Telephone: 07 4031 2872
Facsimile: 07 4031 2899

(Mackay Campus) Telephone: 07 4957 4711 Facsimile: 07 4957 4722

 DOWNLOAD INFORMATION
Productivity Place Program Information
Productivity Places Program Fact Sheet
Confirmation of Enrolment
Referral Form

The Productivity Places Program is an Australian Government initiative” www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au.

 

 

COURSE OVERVIEWS



ICT30102 Certificate III in Customer Contact
The Certificate III in Customer Contact enables participants to build on existing knowledge and experience in the customer services and customer support sector. Topics covered during training will include managing work priorities, customer service and customer support, establishing effective workplace relationships, the use of information systems and communication skills




SIR30207Certificate III in Retail
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in retail operations and/or supervision with the need to apply discretion and judgement. Work would be undertaken in various retail store settings, such as specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail fast food outlets. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide or hold specific coordination or support responsibilities within a store team.

Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles, such as:

- Providing in-depth product and service advice in a retail environment
- Selling products and services in variety of retail settings
- Supervising a checkout area
- Leading a team preparing and selling fast food items
- Leading a department team within a large store or supermarket
- Acting as an assistant manager of a small to medium store
- Organising and maintaining work areas and displays
- Carry out specific responsibilities, such as merchandising.



PRM 30104 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)
In completing the Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations), the student will gain skills in contract cleaning in an industrial environment, using the appropriate chemicals and cleaning techniques. This course incorporates the management and leading of small teams.

Duties may include:

- the control and supply of equipment and material to ensure efficient workflow
- organise and monitor work to maximise resource effectiveness
- carry-out high level cleaning

Cleaners may specialise in particular areas of tasks, which may include:

-Carpet Cleaner
- Domestic Cleaner
- Hospital/Hostel Cleaner
- Industrial Cleaner
- Industrial Plant Cleaner
- Window Cleaner
- Commercial Office Cleaner


TDT30102 / TLI30107  Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)
The Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage) provides participants with the skills and knowledge for a role in general warehousing duties such as house keeping, receipting, stock locating, stock maintenance, stock replenishment, forklift operation, order picking, packaging, stocktaking and reconciliation and order checking and dispatch. It also involves known routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgment is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures 

The skills and knowledge gained in this field will ensure students are fully prepared for a variety of work roles in supervisory positions in the Transport, Distribution or Warehousing industries.


FNS30107 Certificate III in Financial Services
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of entry level employees working across the entire financial services spectrum who perform duties such as:

- Responding to customer enquiries
- Sales and service
- Maintaining financial records
- Performing clerical duties
- Applying fundamental skills in broking, distribution, banking, credit management and retail financial service

This course will equip students with the competencies required to operate effectively in the financial services sector. The learner will gain employability skills required for a trainee public trust officer, credit clerk officer, customer services officer in a financial services organisation or a customer services officer in a retail financial services organisation.

Trainees who successfully complete this training may be employed as:

> Public Trust Officers
> Trustee Administrators
> Credit Clerks/Officers
> Accounts Clerks/Officers.



ICA30105 Certificate III in Information Technology
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in introductory Information Communications Technology (ICT) technical functions, and is designed to support information activities in the workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user. 

The qualification will give employers a degree of confidence in an individuals usefulness in the workplace as it has a strong suite of 6 common core ICT units, building on the prerequisite knowledge and skills from the 8 Certificate II in IT core units. It is possible to achieve this qualification during the final years of secondary school education, subject to the demonstration of competency to a standard expected in the workplace.



THH33002 Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations)
Designed for people working within a food and beverage division, the Certificate III in Hospitality Operations) develops participants' skills and knowledge in the application of food and beverage service and related Duties. 

Participants will gain a broad and thorough knowledge in all facets of the food and beverage service industry including responsible service of alcohol, receiving and storing stock, health and safety procedures and effective customer service.

Completion of the Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations) THH33002, would give you the foundation to seek employment in the food and beverage division of hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Applicable occupations are:

> Hospitality worker
> Food and beverage attendant
> Bar attendant
> Waiter
> Waitress
> Cashier

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