If you run a business or employ workers in Western Australia there are a number of different ways that training can help your business grow and be more competitive.

You could take on an apprentice or trainee to boost your workforce, arrange training for staff in a new technology or process, arrange for your existing staff to gain formal recognition for their skills and knowledge or you may even undertake a customised training solution developed specifically to improve one of your business operations.

Whatever your requirements, training providers are well placed to design, develop and deliver a wide range of training solutions for your business.

Training is flexible and there are increased financial incentives for employers and allowances for individuals that make these 'on the job' training solutions attractive to both parties.

Outlined below are some of the training options available to employers:
 

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Having an apprentice or trainee can help you develop the skills of your workforce and could be the smartest decision you make.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships operate in the same way – a job that combines work and structured training. Apprenticeships tend to be traditional technical trades whereas traineeships are non-trade areas such as business, hospitality, process manufacturing health.

There are hundreds of apprenticeships and traineeships available with more options to employ part-time, in-school and mature-age apprentices and trainees.

ApprentiCentre can provide information on employing an apprentice or trainee, what is expected of you as an employer and how you can receive financial support as an employer of an apprentice or trainee.

For more information:
W: ApprentiCentre
T: 13 19 54
 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning can help your staff gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge they may already have. 

Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process that assesses the skills and knowledge your staff may have obtained through their work experience, studies and life experiences. The assessment process determines the extent to which the employee has achieved the required competencies of a qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning can be granted for partial or total completion of a qualification.

Employees may be assessed at the workplace ensuring minimum disruption for employers and business operations.

Recognition of Prior Learning course fee concessions are available to employees undertaking Recognition of Prior Learning.

For more information please contact your preferred training provider or the Career Centre on 13 23 98.
 

Up-skilling and re-skilling

To maintain a competitive edge training providers recognise that employers may need to provide their staff with new skills or re-skill them in the use of new technologies and processes. Training providers can provide diverse and tailored solutions to your business’ training needs and are well placed to advise you about the programs available for you to up-skill or re-skill your staff. 

For more information please contact your preferred training provider.
 

Existing workers

The Productivity Places Program (PPP) for existing workers is part of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the Future initiative.

With over 900 qualifications available it is a great opportunity for your employees to undertake training to gain a formal qualification. To find out what courses are available in your industry area, you can enter the industry area into the course search.

For more information please contact your preferred training provider.
 

Customised training

Training providers provide training solutions across a wide range of industries and can work with businesses to develop tailor made training solutions that meet the needs of individual organisations. Training can be delivered in the workplace to minimise disruption to business operations and align to specific business or industry systems and processes. 

For more information contact your preferred training provider.
 

Small Business Training Institute

The Small Business Training Institute was established for small business, micro-business or home-based business with less than 20 employees in Western Australia. It offers a comprehensive tailored training program for small business. Designed to enhance the business skills, profitability and growth of small businesses, Small Business Solutions provides small business owners the opportunity to get real business assistance from accredited industry professionals situated in WA.

In addition to one-on-one coaching from qualified advisors in their workplace, the program also offers small business owners access to:

• vocational education and training qualifications through skills recognition
• tailored training events for specific small business needs.

The one-on-one mentoring service provided by the Small Business Solutions program is a government-subsidised initiative, making it affordable and accessible to small businesses across Western Australia.

For further information visit Small Business Training Institute.
 

Critical Support Unit

If you have been affected by the economic downturn the Critical Support Unit can provide instant support and advice to you and your employees.

The Critical Support Unit is able to provide information and advice on the full range of State and Commonwealth services, as well as brokering contact with relevant service providers including Employment Directions Networks and training providers.

For more information please contact the Career Centre on 13 23 98.
 

Contacting a training provider

Whatever your requirements, training providers are well placed to design, develop and deliver a wide range of training solutions for your business.

If you would like to discuss your training requirements with your preferred training provider, contact your local TAFE or private training provider.