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18/09/2020 Before We Start The aim of this presentation is to get you thinking about Apprenticeship and Traineeships, it wont be a sales pitch Understanding Apprenticeships and Traineeships If you need anything explained or have questions, contact details are shared at the end of this presentation Presented by: Daniel Grech ‘Australian Apprenticeships’ is the term used to describe all Apprenticeships and Traineeships What are Australian Apprenticeships? Why do an Apprenticeship or Traineeship? An Australian Apprenticeship combines both work and study to obtain a nationally recognised qualification • It’s a ‘hands on’ pathway option • The qualification is nationally recognised There is a requirement to have an employer in order to undertake an Australian Apprenticeship • You get paid while you learn • There are over 500 qualifications • Once qualified, possibilities are endless An Australian Apprenticeship typically takes between 1-4 years to complete Mythbusters Available Industries • Building and Construction/ Electrical • Food, Hospitality, Travel and Like all things there are some false perceptions about Australian • Automotive and Boating Tourism Apprenticeships and workplaces in general. These include: • Sport & Recreation • Manufacturing, Metal and • Hair and Beauty Engineering It is normal to be bullied in the workplace • Health Care and Community • Transport, Logistics and Services Warehousing Gender needs to play a part in the roles I apply for • Retail, Sales and Customer Service • Business, Clerical, Property and I will need a second job because the wages so are low • Government, Schools, Financial Services Public Safety and Corrections • Information Technology and I will be working Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm • Gardening, Farming, Animals and Telecommunications I can be on trial for weeks and weeks until the boss decides Environment 1

18/09/2020 How Mas Can Help You Industries in a Little More Detail We can sit with you and offer additional one-on-one career advice Building & Construction • Plumber Automotive and Boating • Light Vehicle Health & Community Services • Aged Care Worker Food Related Outcomes •Cook/Chef • Electrician Mechanic • Disability Support •Kitchen • Auto-Electrician Worker • Carpenter Operations Worker • Boat Builder and • Child Care Worker • Painter •Asian Cookery Provide you with access to career testing tools to help identify Repairer • Drug and Alcohol • Joiner •Baker • Marine Technician Worker careers and suitability • Plasterer •Pâtissier • Diesel Mechanic • Migrant Support • Roof Tiler •Butcher Worker • Bicycle Repairer • Signwriter •Hospitality • Education Aide • Motorcycle • Bricklayer Industry Worker Mechanic • Youth Care Worker • Stonemason •Food Processing Organise for you to be signed up as an Australian Apprentice or • Panel Beater • Mental Health • Refrigeration Worker • Vehicle Painter Outreach Worker Traineeship Mechanic Importance of Being Signed Up Without getting signed up you are not an apprentice or trainee! Some Additional Tips For You You can not get enrolled with a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation without being signed up Recommendations to ensure you’re the If you aren't signed up, the time you are working is not working towards your best possible candidate apprenticeship You will not have any access to assistance from the government or other parties without being signed up Realities of a Workplace Controlling the Controllable • Resumes and cover letters A job isn’t your right it is a privilege • Email etiquette In a workplace you are owed nothing • Voicemail and phone etiquette What you put in is what you get out • Facebook and social media There is always someone watching • First impressions Unlike school there are no excuses 2

18/09/2020 Resources You Should Be Working On Some Word of Advice Career Action Plan If you have your heart set on something then go for it Resume and Cover Letter Know the realities of the jobs you are aiming for Referees and Reference Letters Work Experience and a Report Explore all career options to find what is best for you Certificates, Awards and a Portfolio Use your teachers, the internet and Mas as resources Licenses and Permits Live your dreams, not your friends Tax File Number Thank You Daniel Grech daniel.grech@masnational.com.au www.masexperience.com.au 1300 627 628 3