VET VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1. TRAINING PATHWAYS VET VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ? ? ?

2. WHAT IS VET? Vocational education and training (VET) enables students to gain qualifications for all types of employment, and specific skills to help them in the workplace. ? ? ? The providers of VET include technical and further education (TAFE) institutes, adult and community education providers and agricultural colleges, as well as private providers, community organisations, industry skill centres, and commercial and enterprise training providers. In addition, some universities and schools provide VET. These organisations are known as RTO’s

3. WHAT IS A RTO? A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) is an organisation or individual registered with a State or Territory registering authority in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)The AQTF is a quality system specifically designed for training and assessment organisations. It assures individuals that their RTO is a quality organisation operating to nationally endorsed standards. ? ? ? RTO's deliver training and/or conduct assessments and issue nationally recognised qualifications. Any qualification an RTO issues may include the "Nationally Recognised Training" logo.Registration provides the entry of an RTO's details and the qualifications that they are registered for on a national register known as the National Training Information Service (NTIS)

4. DurackInstitute of Technology Aspire | Achieve • Geraldton - Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Carnarvon - Exmouth - Wiluna

5. About Durack Institute of Technology Durack Institute of Technology offers over 125 courses.

6. Hospitality, Business and Computing • Receptionist Accountant Administration Media Design IT Support Chef Barista Bar Attendant Hotel Management

7. Health, Education and Community Services Child Care Nanny Education Assistance Teacher Youth Counsellor Beauty Therapist Hairdresser Massage Therapist Nail Technician Enrolled Nurse Nurse Aged Care

8. Construction and Rural Industries Vet Nurse Animal Carer Farmer Carpenter Electrician Plumber Bricklayer

9. Metals, Engineering, Transport & Art Automotive Mechanic Metal Fabricator Fitting and Machinist Logistics Manager Fashion Designer Artist Warehouse Manger Occupational Health and Safety Officer

10. Marine & Applied Sciences Laboratory Manager Environmental Land Laboratory Technician Manager Mining Park Ranger Marine Engine Driver Fish Farmer Fisheries Officer Boat Skipper

11. Training Pathways

12. School Based Programs Durack hosts or supports a range of School Based programs including: • School Based Trainees /Apprenticeships • Pre Apprenticeships in Schools (PAiS)

13. Who is GUC?

14. Who is GUC? Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC) was established in 2002 and allows people in the Mid West of Western Australia to live, work and study locally. More than 180 people have graduated from university degree courses in Geraldton since inception, the majority now working as teachers and nurses in regional WA.

15. Mission The Geraldton Universities Centre's objective is to facilitate, deliver, promote and provide access to university education for people residing in the Mid West. We are the first point of contact for Mid West people seeking information on university study. The GUC is neither a university nor a campus of a university. Rather, an independent, not-for-profit, incorporated body, supporting and delivering university courses in Geraldton on behalf of a range of universities.

16. Courses The GUC currently runs degree programs from a range of university partners as follows:  Central Queensland UniversityBachelor of Accounting Bachelor of Business (with majors in Management and Human Resources) Bachelor of Psychology  Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood Education or Primary Education)   Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Curtin University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Education (existing students only)Engineering, Science and Indigenous Mental Health are under investigation for introduction in 2013.

17. Contact GUC Address: 33 Onslow Street, GERALDTON W.A. 6530 Postal Address: PO Box 2779, GERALDTON W.A. 6531 Telephone: (08) 9920 4400 Fax: (08) 9920 4401  email: info@guc.edu.au

18. First Aid Training Apply First Aid(also known as Senior First Aid or Workplace Level 2) Emergency First Aid (also known as Workplace Level 1) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Occupational First Aid (also known as Workplace Level 3) Caring For Kids Remote Area First Aid Sports First Aid Other Courses Advanced Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillation, Industrial First Aid and Anaphylaxis Training.

19. St John’s Geraldton Sub Centre For first aid training, courses, kits or any other information relating to the Carnarvon Sub Centre, please contact them using the details below: Contact Details Address: 17 Eaton Place, Geraldton, WA, 6530 Phone: (08) 9964 5222 Fax: (08) 9964 1583 Email: sjaagton@wn.com.au

20. Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltd is a quality endorsed Registered Training Organisation (RTO) located in Geraldton and Perth that provides a national consultancy and training service to a wide range of clients including: • Mining – Argyle Diamond Mining, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto (Dampier Salt), Fortescue Metals Group, Iluka Resources, Ti West, Western Mining Corporation • Employment, Education & Training – Apprenticeship and Traineeship Corporation, Workforce Development Centre, Kimberley Group Training Inc., TAFE Colleges (Eastern Pilbara, Central West, Gascoyne), Western Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development (Aboriginal School Based Training) • Non-for-profit Organisations – Geraldton Family Advocacy Service, Mission Australia, Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC), WilaGutharra Aboriginal Corporation, WunanFoundation • Public Sector – Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service, City & Shire Councils • Private Sector – Komatsu, Specialised Reline Services, Transfield • And many other private/public organisations, corporations and individuals.

21. Nationally Accredited Courses Resources and Infrastructure Industry Cert I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations Cert II in Surface Extraction Operations Cert II in Resource Processing Cert III in Surface Extraction Operations Cert III in Resource Processing Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations Cert IV in Resource Processing Training and Education Cert IV in TAE Diploma of TAE Management Cert III in Frontline Management Cert IV in Frontline Management Diploma of Management Occupational Health and Safety Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety

22. Non-Accredited Courses Presentation Skills Developing Customer Focus Interpersonal Skills Leading Your Organisational Team Managing Changes Project Management Promoting An Equal Opportunity Workplace Worksafe Awareness Time Mastery

23. Plant and Equipment Training Conduct Dogging Operations Cert II in RII (Open Cut) Operate Vehicle Loading Crane Cert II in RII (Open Cut) Conduct Forklift Operations Cert II in RII (Open Cut) Conduct Front End Loader Operation (Wheeled) Cert II in RII (Open Cut) Enter Confined Space Cert II in RII (Open Cut) Operate Roller/Compactor Cert II in RII (Open Cut)

24. Location of Office & Training Rooms: Geraldton Office 8 Grosvenor CloseGERALDTON WA 6530Ph 08 9964 9497Fax 08 9964 9492 Office Hours – 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday E-mail – admin@progressivetraining.com.auWebsite – www.progressivetraining.com.au

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