- 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 and occupations employers are seeking and is designed to help you secure long term 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 with Intercept under this Scheme?
- Certificate II in Security (Operations) PRS20103 (Class 1A & C including Pre-Licence)
- Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) PRM20104
- Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) PRM30104
- Certificate III in Aged Care Work CHC30102
- (This course is Awaiting Approval) - Certificate III in Security (Operations) PRS30103
What does it cost?
If you are looking for work, the Australian Government will fully fund training under the Program.
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 the age of 15. Some other eligibility criteria apply, this is available from your local training organisation or employment service provider.
You also need to be assessed by your employment service provider or training organisation as having capacity to benefit from the training.
Please note, full-time students and people who are self employed are not eligible for the program.
How do I apply?
If you are registered with an employment service provider, such as Job Network or 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:
If you are an Australian Apprentice, you will need to contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre for a referral to Intercept Group.
If you are a CDEP participant, you will need to get a referral letter from your CDEP manager or supervisor.
How do I find out more information?
Click here to download more information : PPP Flyer
Call 1300 302 444
Email upskilling@intercepttraining.com
Fax (02) 4353 0920