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
employers want and is designed to help you secure employment.
- The Program is part of the Australian Government's
Skilling Australia for the Future initiative.
- The training will be delivered by training organisations
in your local area.
- You can gain a new qualification or upgrade an existing
qualification. Initially only qualifications at the
Certificate II or Certificate III levels will be offered.
From 1 July 2008, higher level qualifications will be
available.
What Training is
Available?
- Training will only be available in industries experiencing
skill shortages.
- The duration, timing and location of courses will
depend on the qualification you choose. If you are registered
with an employment service provider, you need to talk
to your provider about what courses are on offer and
the type of training most suitable for you.
- For a list of industries where training places will
be available, go to www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au
and click on the for people looking for training link.
Am I Eligible for
a Training Place?
To be eligible for a training place, you need to be currently
looking for work. You also need to be an Australian Citizen
or a Permanent resident of Australia and be over age of
15.
Some other eligibility criteria apply. These are available
from your local training organisation, employment service
provider or from the website www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au.
Please note, full-time students and people who are
self employed are not eligible for the program.
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What
does it Cost?
If you are looking for work, the Australian Government
will fully fund training under the Program.
How Do I Apply?
If you are registered with an employment service provider,
such as a Job Network or a Disability Employment Network,
you need to contact your provider to discuss your interest
and obtain a referral to a training organisation.
If you are not registered with an employment service
provider, you need to apply directly to a participating
training organisation. To do this, you need to:
- Visit
www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au and click
on the link for people looking for training
- Use the search function to choose a training provider
from the list; and
- Contact your chosen training organisation and discuss
your interest in the program.
If you are interested in an Australian Apprenticeship
under the program, you will need to contact your Australian
Apprenticeships Centre.
If you are a CDEP participant, you will need to get a
referral letter from CDEP manager or supervisor.
How Do I Find Out
More Information?
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Call 13 38 73
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