Get Set for Work is a free course available to youth aged 15-17 yrs who are not attending school and are looking to gain employment. Students participating will learn skills needed to assist them in getting and keeping employment. Depending on which elective the student chooses they will also learn extra skills in either field to assist them in gaining experience for the workforce.
What is it?
The duration of the course is 6 months so students who come into the course later in the term can continue the course in the following intake as to complete courses and gain certificates.
All students who complete either course will finish with a Certificate 1 in Work Education as well as the Get Set for Work certificate
Music and Visual Arts
Students who choose Music/ Visual Arts as their elective will gain skills in…
- Music Production
- Audio Engineering
- Songwriting
- Photography
- Art
- Graphic Design
Students work on projects such as releasing a CD or compiling a portfolio of their artwork. Courses are tailored to suit the interest of each individual.
Construction and Life Skills
Construction and Life Skills
- Onsite Building experience
- Glass Cutting (Lead Lighting)
- Woodwork
- Outdoor Recreation such as Rock-climbing and High Ropes.
Students receive their blue card in construction along with senior first aid.
For more information about Get Set For Work Contact:
Warren McKenzie
Phone: 07 3809 4100
Mobile: 0424 410 429
Fax: 07 3809 4607
Email: warren.mckenzie@thespot.net.au
Address: 49-51 Eastern Rd, Browns Plains, QLD
Postal: P.O. Box 314 Browns Plains, QLD 4118
‘Get Set For Work’ is an initiative of The Spot Community Services Ltd. and is funded by the ‘Department of Employment and Industrial Relations’.
