Apprentices/Trainees of the Month Pathway Press East Kimberley West Kimberley Anthony Wiltshire Wyndham Hospital William Miller Mechanical Trade Certificate III in Business Host Employer Certificate III in Engineering Broome International Airport July 2012 Issue 39 A nthony commenced a Business traineeship on the 16th of January at W illiam Miller has been awarded Wyndham hospital. He was nominated due to as the Appren ce of the Month for the being a conscien ous worker who is always West Kimberley for July. William works pleasant and polite to all the staff and at the Broome Interna onal Airport Pre-Employment Programs a Success pa ents. Anthony is a quick learner and takes and his posi on is supported by by: Kate Millen direc on well. He always works to the best of his ability and Woodside. His posi ve a tude, KGT Training Co-ordinator o en goes above and beyond to help others. Wyndham Hospital diligence at work and eagerness to cannot praise Anthony highly enough and this award recognises learn new things has been observed his great work. since he commenced his I n the last six weeks, Kimberley Group Training has delivered two appren ceship. William has also been successful pre-employment programs in collabora on with the Indigenous Kadeem Hunter Indigenous Land Council given outstanding feedback by his TAFE Land Corpora on (ILC). Pre-employment programs are developed to offer Home Valley Station Certificate II in Hospitality lecturer . a group of jobseekers with limited work exposure, core introductory skills Host Employer with a targeted industry focus.

K adeem has made a terrific start to his In the East Kimberley, Home Valley Sta on (HV8) welcomed five young traineeship at Home Valley Sta on. He ladies, origina ng from as far as south of Katherine to the West works in the stables at Home Valley Sta on Congratulations and Well Done Kimberley. The ladies travelled out to the property over a four week and is responsible for looking a er the period to undertake various training workshops focused at gaining entry into the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Smack, bang in the middle of horses. Kadeem assists in sta on tours, Anthony, Kadeem and William!!! From L-R: Kaylene May, Lana Wright, Ida Lee-Duncan Ceannita Huddleston, Phelicia town transfers to pick up supplies and HV8’s peak tourist season, the five ladies experienced firsthand just how Watson and KGT Training Coordinator Kate Millen . guests. Kadeem is a well-liked and busy the popular des na on is from the invasion of 400+ cyclists on the respected team member that gets the job Gibb River Challenge to the filming of the upcoming Farmer Wants a Wife Whilst in the East Kimberley the girls developed hospitality skills, in the done with a posi ve a tude. TV series. West Kimberley a group of six lads were introduced to the Agricultural industry. and Roebuck Plains Sta ons are two ILC owned MEGT Educa ons Lecturer Richard supported the girls to achieve their successful working sta ons with mobs of ca le in the thousands; enabling We are Pleased to Welcome our ‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ cer fica on and some very handy skills in the next genera on of indigenous ringers and stockmen a fantas c New Appren ces and Trainees: communica ng with clients and colleagues. St John Ambulance Kununurra training ground to develop their skills and understanding of life on the delivered Apply First Aid training to both pre-employment par cipants land. Paving the way in introducing the skills required by the Agricultural

Wesley Hunter - Cer ficate III in Conserva on & Land Management and the current trainees at HV8. Sco from Pacific Ins tute delivered the industry were Rural Industry Training & Extension Ltd’s (RITE), Bill and Owen Bangu - Cer ficate II in Conserva on & Land Management Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council - Broome all inspiring 12 steps to excellence mo va onal program. Stephen from Rose whose guidance enabled the six lads to complete a Cer ficate I in Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council Broome Boab Health gave some much needed ps on healthy ea ng and Jocelyn Rural Opera ons. David Lurda - Cer ficate III in Automo ve Light Vehicle Mechanic Eugene Bumba - Cer ficate II in Conserva on & Land Management Host Employer: Argyle Motors from Workforce Development Centre prepared the girls for their Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council Broome interviews in the hope of securing a Traineeship with Home Valley Sta on. Story continued on page 3

Kaylene May - Cer ficate II in Hospitality Kevin Dougal - Cer ficate III in Conserva on & Land Management Host Employer: Indigenous Land Corpora on - Home Valley Sta on Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council Broome Alexa Miller - Cer ficate II in Avia on and Ground Opera ons Heather Drill - Cer ficate II in Engineering Host Employer: Northern Airport Services KGT Suppor ng Kids from School Host Employer: Argyle Diamond Mine Michael Morgan - Cer ficate III in Carpentry and Joinery Ida-Lee Duncan - Cer ficate II in Hospitality Host Employer: Kimberley Green Construc ons Through Work Experience Host Employer: Indigenous Land Corpora on - Home Valley Sta on Edwin Sampi - Cer ficate II in Engineering By: Kim Griffiths Corin Greenwood - Cer ficate III in Automo ve Mechanic Host Employer: Argyle Diamond Mine KGT Kununurra Mentor Host Employer: Livestock Co

Lana Wright - Cer ficate II in Hospitality illy Cox was born and bred in Marcus Hasse - Cer ficate III in Plumbing Host Employer: Indigenous Land Corpora on - Home Valley Sta on W Host Employer: Kimberley Green Construc ons Kununurra. He is currently in Year 10 at Kununurra District High Commencement period: 16/5/2012 - 26/6/2012 School and completed a week of work experience at KGT with Men- tor Kim Griffiths. Willy enjoyed coming to KGT every day, ge ng to Congratula ons on your Comple on!!! know the trainees and appren ces, staff and host employers and

Kevin Dann - Cer ficate III in Conserva on & Land Management Wesley Hunter - Cer ficate II in Conserva on & Land Management seeing how the organisa on operates. Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council - Broome Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council - Broome Willy believes that his work experience will assist him in the future,

Kevin Dougal - Cer ficate II in Conserva on & Land Management Tyrone Wade - Cer ficate III in Engineering Mechanical shaping the opportuni es for him once he finishes school and mo - Host Employer: Kimberley Land Council - Broome Trade Host Employer: Water Corpora on - Broome Willy Cox with KGT Mentor Kim Griffiths va ng him to become a part of the work force.

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012 marks my 10th year of involvement better money in the short term. By: Shelley Ratcliff 2 Broome Site Coordinator/Field Officer with Kimberley Group Training, as a service I would argue that undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship is provider, committee member and employee. similar to going to college or university. The difference in this case In that time I have been involved in many is that a university student has chosen a career path that involves a discussions regarding the wages of significant cost to the individual, sometimes tens of thousands of W e would like to introduce the team at KGT’s Broome office apprentices and trainees. dollars. University students often have to take on part time work and remind all appren ces, trainees and host employers how we Ian Warrener Operations Manager In 2010 the National Centre for Vocational t o p ay their way through their course, work undertaken while they can help as you find staff or assist in your chosen career pathway! Education Research (NCVER) released results also study. On the other hand, appren ces and trainees get paid a Far Le – Shelley is the site coordinator and part me field officer of a survey of apprentices and trainees. This survey showed that wage while they undertake their training and under the Modern She manages School-Based Appren ces and administra on/ wage rates were not a significant factor in the decision to cancel or Award system, they even get reimbursed for their training costs hospitality trainees. Next le – Luke coordinates traineeships and appren ceships complete a traineeship or apprenticeship. In fact, for those who when they complete. Shouldn’t we be promo ng appren ceships From L-R: Shelley Ratcliff, Luke Edwards, Yazmin Langley, Peter Barton and David Yates. completed, it was the attraction of the high pay as a qualified and traineeships as a legi mate pathway to obtaining a with Kimberley Land Council for example ranger traineeships and tradesperson, rather than being discouraged by the lower wage qualifica on? Rather than comparing the wages of an appren ce appren ceship training on West Kimberley ca le sta ons. during the traineeship or apprenticeship. This indicates the to a labourer, shouldn’t we be comparing the earning poten al of Next le – Yazmin is a trainee with KGT studying Cer ficate III in and appren ces in West Kimberley loca ons. He is available to motivation to succeed is the understanding completing a a labourer to a carpenter or electrician? At the end of the day, it is Business. She works in the front office as the Office Recep onist discuss any personal, family issues or work-rela onship issues – he traineeship or apprenticeship results in better wages and about choices. Where do you want to be in 5 or 10 years me and and Administra ve Assistant. is a good listener! employment prospects compared to an unqualified worker earning what are you doing about it? Next le – Peter manages Trainees and Appren ces working for You can contact our Broome office on 9192 8877. Woodside and Pluton Resources and various other traineeships and The team at Broome KGT enjoy their work, enjoy working together appren ceships throughout the West Kimberley. as a team and enjoy working with trainees, appren ces and host Counsellor's Corner Far right – David is employed as a staff counsellor for all trainees employers. Drop in and see us some me!

effects can make it difficult for people to func on on a daily basis in Pre-Employment Programs a Success M arijuana is a commonly used illegal work and social environments. Marijuana affects mo va on levels drug that comes from the cannabis plant which can result in feelings of not wan ng to work or study, and Con nued... (cannabis sa va). The main chemical in over me may result in job loss and low self-esteem. marijuana that affects users is delta-9- There is some good news! KGT can help you quit smoking the par cipants along the way. And of course the Sta ons tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short. marijuana. We have a Support Team who are good listeners and T he Rural Opera ons Pre- themselves for opening their gates and allowing the par cipants to When people smoke marijuana, it is inhaled can offer sugges ons for ways that people can overcome their employment Program also experience the types of employment and lifestyle opportuni es Mark Sweeney encompassed similar life and this region has to offer! Kununurra into the lungs, and from there passes into addic ons to marijuana and also assist with Psychologist the bloodstream where it is taken to the the impacts of withdrawal. If you would like employability skill It is fantas c to see that out of the eleven par cipants, six have brain and other organs of the body. It is this to talk to someone about ways that you can components delivered by con nued into a traineeship with KGT in Hospitality/Tourism or Employees at Myroodah Station process that has a number of long and short term nega ve side change your life and beat addic on to Boab Health, Mental Health Agriculture, one par cipant received direct employment with the effects for users including; difficulty with thinking and learning, marijuana or drugs, please contact either and Workforce Development ILC and two are currently being interviewed for hospitality memory loss and increased risk of cancer. Smoking marijuana over David in the Broome office or myself in the Centre in the west. As well as Rise Up, the mo va onal workshop posi ons in the Northern Territory. a long period of me can also cause feelings of anxiety, depression Kununurra office. delivered by Tanyah Nassir aimed at addressing inferences of KGT is proud to develop such fantas c educa onal programs in and increase the risk of mental health illness in users. These side shame and how to overcome many barriers within to succeed. partnership with ILC and have developed rela onships with local The success of both programs would not have taken place without businesses, employers and service providers. We look forward to the support of the JSA’s who helped the par cipants into the strengthening our rela onships over the coming year and programs, the organiza ons that delivered components of the con nuing these worthwhile ventures. From the Field training programs, the ILC mentors and KGT staff who supported

K GT are pleased to announce the going to miss out on. At IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT commencement of a new partnership with interview Corin impressed Bon Voyage Craig Liveringa Sta on. Liveringa is a working ca le both the sta on and The Federal Government has announced that as of the 1st sta on steeped in history and has around workshop managers with of July 2012 a 2.9% increase to the minimum wages in 45,000 head of ca le spread over 1.5 million his enthusiasm to start an GT would like to thank Field officer Craig Hicks, for all of his awards. This increase will apply to most of Kimberley acres. They have a fully func onal workshop appren ceship and gain a K hard work over the past two years. Craig has been a valuable Group Training’s appren ces and trainees. to service and repair all the cars, trucks and qualifica on working in an Luke Edwards machinery and due to the demands of keeping industry that he loves. We employee and team member and his Broome Field Officer Kimberley Group Training has now informed all affected host employers, all these vehicles opera onal a need for an are very much looking dedica on and commitment to his host trainees and appren ces of the revised rates that took effect from 1 July appren ce mechanic was created. When this vacancy became forward to suppor ng employers, appren ces and trainees will 2012. available, KGT knew just the right man for the job. Corin Greenwood Corin over the next few From L-R: Broome Counsellor David be greatly missed. from the Looma Community had been in constant contact with KGT years to help him achieve Yates, Corin Greenwood and Broome Field Officer Luke Edwards Should you have any queries or ques ons with the changes please feel about the possibility of star ng a mechanical appren ceship and to his goal of becoming a From the team at KGT we wish Craig and free to contact Shan Shanmuganathan, Chief Financial Officer for get an opportunity so close to home was something he was not mechanic. his family great success! Kimberley Group Training on (08) 9168 3808 to discuss further.