VET and Career News

Workplace Learning

Year 12 student, Keira Trute is currently completing a Semester of Workplace Learning at VETWEST in Byford, and is planning on studying Veterinary Nursing next year. Year 11 student, Chelsea Illingworth is completing a term of Workplace Learning at John Wollaston working with our Year 4s. This Workplace Learning supports her Certificate III in Education Support which she is completing at North Metro TAFE one day per week.

Chef Ambassador Program

Hospitality Group Training's Chef Lara visited Year 10 Hospitality students recently demonstrating how to make her sundried pesto pasta.

The Chef Ambassador Program brings young, successful, energetic chefs straight from their kitchens into the classroom. The Hospitality Group Training's talented chefs treat students to a cooking demonstration, while giving an insight into their careers. Each of the chefs that have visited John Wollaston have been keen to impart their knowledge on the next generation to inspire them to consider a career in cooking.

College of Electrical Training Open Day

Are you interested in a career in the electrical industry?

The College of Electrical Training invites students and their families to visit their nearest campus in Joondalup or Jandakot on Saturday 22 June from 9:30am - 1:00pm. 

Looking for work or a career change?

Can you see yourself working in a school?

Schools are regularly hiring people for the following roles:

• Gardener, cleaner, administration, management, canteen or as education assistants.

Starting in July 2019, North Metropolitan TAFE are running a one semester course on the skills required to be a successful candidate for employment in a school.  The course aids in preparation for entry into gardening, cleaning, administration, management, canteen and education assistant work.

We have had huge success supporting people to find work and the chances of gaining employment are strong.  This course is suitable for existing gardeners, cleaners, administrators etc., and people looking to change career or people looking for work.

The course includes:

• Training in skills specific to the role you are interested in e.g. gardening, cleaning and IT skills
• Work experience in a school or other organisation
• Help and support to find work
• Help accessing further training as required e.g. Certificate III in Education Support
• Development of your job application cover letter, resume and help with selection criteria

Entry requirements:

• Strong work ethic
• Good oral and written communication
• Must be able to read procedures, safety sheets and chemical bottles
• Successful completion of an entry interview
• Working With Children Check and a Police Clearance

Course details:

• 3 days per week - Starts Tuesday 23 July finishes Friday 13 December (20 weeks)
• Days - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 until 2:45
• Cost – Approximately $180 (total course fee for full 20 weeks)
• Location - based in Leederville and on site

If you would be interested in this course then please email: 

Chris Hodson -  chris.hodson@nmtafe.wa.edu.au.

Disclaimer: North Metropolitan TAFE does not guarantee work after completing this course.  This course supports you to find work.  The course is run by North Metropolitan TAFE (RTO code: 52786) and is not endorsed by any authority or government department.