Industry updates

Industry Update - November 2011

FREE Workplace Health & Safety Workshop available to our Host Employers!

DO YOU KNOW…….

As from 1 January 2012 all businesses are required to have a SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT to comply with the new WH&S Act.

Acclaim Apprentices and Trainees, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, Australasian Leadership Academy and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), is offering FREE WORKSHOPSwhich will assist your business to develop a SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT to meet the new legislative requirements.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?   Two 4-hour workshops delivered over two weeks between the 28^thNovember 2011 and 8^thof December 2011 at a convenient time and location. Morning tea will be provided.  (Please refer to the workshop schedule in attached document)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Business owners, managers or staff who are responsible for ensuring your business complies with WH&S legislative requirements.

WHAT IS THE OUTCOME?  You will develop a SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT that is specific to your business and meets the requirements of the legislation. You will also receive a Statement of Attainment for a nationally recognised unit of competency from a national training package in WH&S.

COST   FREE – Places limited

HOW TO REGISTER  Complete the registration form below and fax to 07 5456 7788 or email deanner@acclaim.com.au or phone Deanne on 07 5456 7777.

WH&S Workshop Registration form - HERE

Industry Updates - June 2010

Worldskills Australia National competition held in Brisbane 7 to 9 May 2010

Acclaim is very proud to announce that our apprentice Eli Henebery was awarded Bronze in the Wall and Floor Tiling competition at the Worldskills Australia National competition held in Brisbane 7 to 9 May 2010. 

Eli has been hosted to King and King Tiling since January 2009. He completed his apprenticeship months earlier than expected due to his hard work and competence on the job.

As part of the competition Eli had to cut and lay 2 tiling projects to exact measurements. Marks were rewarded for Skill, Accuracy, Level, Plumb, Work Practices and Professionalism. There was only a 2 point difference between 1st and 3rd places. 

Well done Eli and congratulations!  

 Acclaim would also like to thank our apprentices Leroy Midgley (Carpenter) and Travis Loors (Carpenter) for attending the Worldskills event as volunteers in the Try’a Trade programme. 

The programme allows students/youth to try various trades with hands on experience, speak with the apprentices and trainees and obtain further career information.