SPARK programs - Ginninderry

SPARK Program Schedule – 2021

Ginninderry’s award winning SPARK Training and Employment Program is gearing up to deliver our biggest ever schedule of training programs in 2021.

Hundreds of people have been inspired by our SPARK programs – going on to pursue careers in fields as diverse as civil construction, business administration, childcare, hospitality and more.

The 2021 program line-up includes:

JobTrainer Industry Explorer Program
Women Return to Work
Queanbeyan Construction Program
Women in Trades
Early Childhood Education and Care
Construction Taster
Conservation Land Management
IT Taster
Yass Construction Program
Disability Taster
Women in Civil Construction

To find out more and check your eligibility, please contact the SPARK team on 1800 316 900 or email spark@ginninderry.com

SPARK JobTrainer Industry Explorer Program 3

Spark your imagination. Ignite your future.

If you’re 17-24, there can be so many opportunities available when thinking about future career options.

The SPARK Industry Explorer Program will start you off on the right foot with 13 weeks of full-time training across 8 industries. You’ll walk away with a broad understanding of possible career paths and a selection of sought-after skills that will prepare you for a brighter future, whichever direction you pursue.

There are only 20 places available in this final program offered in 2021, so make sure you secure your spot today.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

JobTrainer Disability Support Taster Program

SPARK in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) are delivering an accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the disability and individual support sector.

This program will provide 4 accredited units of competency from the Induction to Disability (CHCSS0081) skill set and 1 accredited unit of competency from the Infection Control skill set (HLTSS00064).

Commencing Monday 23 August 2021, this 10 week program, will run 4 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 24 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands on learning, theory and industry work experience placements.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

JobTrainer Information Technology Taster Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO code:0101) are delivering an innovative accredited training program focused on giving participants a “taste” of different skill sets within the Information Technology sector.

Commencing Monday 26 July 2021, this 9-week program will run 3 days per week (Mon, Thurs and Fri, 20 hours per week) and be a combination of theory and practical hands on learning and potential industry work experience.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

Yass Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with TAFE NSW (RTO Code: 90003) and the Yass Valley Anglican Church are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the construction sector.

Specifically targeting people living within the Yass Valley and surrounding region, this program will provide participants with a Certificate I in Construction (CPC10111), a Certificate II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) and a Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20211).

Commencing Monday 9 August 2021, this 15 week program will run 3 days per week (Mon–Wed, 21 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

JobTrainer Conservation Land Management Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) and the Ginninderry Conservation Trust are delivering an innovative training program focused on giving individuals accredited training within the Conservation Land Management sector. This program will introduce participants to career options and the range of associated vocational pathways.

Specifically targeting people living within the Australia Capital Territory, this program will provide participants with eight accredited units of competency from the Conservation Land Management qualification.

Commencing 26 July 2021, this 17 week program will run four days per week (Monday–Thursday, 24 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands on learning, theory and industry work experience placements.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

JobTrainer Women in Trades Program

The Ginninderry SPARK Training and Employment Initiative proudly supports training and employment opportunities for local people.

SPARK in partnership with JobTrainer (a jointly funded initiative of the ACT and Australian Governments), Master Builders ACT, Build Like a Girl, Healthy Tradie Project, Construction Industry Training Council and the ACT Training Fund Authority are proud to launch this innovative training program to encourage more women to consider a career in the construction industry.

Construction is an exciting sector with interesting roles across traditional trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, concreting, roof tiling, plastering, painting and many more. This program will provide participants with specialised accredited training, industry work placements and potential employment pathways within the carpentry, electrical and plumbing sectors.

Commencing on Monday 19th April 2021, this ten week program will run five days per week (Mon-Fri) and be a combination of theory, practical hands-on learning and industry work placement.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

JobTrainer Ginninderry Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO code:0101), Strathnairn Arts Association and the ACT Training Fund Authority are delivering an innovative accredited training program focused on giving participants a “taste” of different skills sets within the construction sector.

Specifically targeting people living within the Australian Capital Territory, this program on successful completion will provide participants with a number of units of competency in the construction sector along with industry specific training that focus on practical skills development in concreting, brick and block laying, timber work, shooting levels, use of hand and power tools, painting, tiling.

Commencing Monday 17 May 2021, this 10-week program will run 3 days per week (Mon – Wed 24 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

JobTrainer Ginninderry Early Childhood Education & Care Program

SPARK in partnerships with North Belconnen Community Association Inc., YMCA Canberra and Canberra Institute of Technology are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

The information session will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

Specifically targeting people living within Belconnen and the wider region, this program will provide participants with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) upon successful completion along with a range of other benefits.

Commencing Tuesday 20^thof April 2021, this 8 month program will run 4 days per week (Tues–Fri, 30 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

Queanbeyan Construction Program

SPARK Ginninderry proudly supports training and employment initiatives for local people.

SPARK in partnership with TAFE NSW (RTO Code: 90003) are delivering an innovative training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the construction sector.

The information session will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

Specifically targeting people living within Queanbeyan and the surrounding region, this program will:

Provide participants with a Certificate I Construction Pathways (CPC10111) and Certificate II in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK20113) upon successful completion – duration 10 weeks;
Provide participants with a Certificate II Construction Pathways (CPC20211) upon successful completion – additional 5 weeks;
Provide industry specific training;
Deliver an industry induction card (White Card) and asbestos awareness card;
Provide personal protective equipment for participants that successfully join the program.

Commencing Monday 22nd March 2021, this 15 week program, will run three days per week (Mon-Wed) from 9am–4pm (21 hours per week) and will be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

Women Return to Work Program – 2021

SPARK in partnership with The Community Studio and the ACT Government Office for Women are delivering an innovative program focusing on women entering or returning to the workforce.

Specifically targeting women living within the ACT, these workshops will include:

·Creating professional resumes and cover letters
·Applying for jobs
Online and government job applications
Job interview preparation
Exploring your career options
Maintaining personal presentation and dressing for the workplace
Specialised workshops and guest speakers targeting; time management, goal setting, yoga and movement, financial management and dealing with stress.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or spark@ginninderry.com

SPARK Business Administration Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience, and potential employment within the business administration sector.

Commencing Tuesday 13th October, this 9 week program will run 4 days per week (Tues-Fri, 26 hours per week) and be a combination of theory and practical hands on learning.

The information session will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program. Individuals from across the Capital Region are encouraged to apply.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

SPARK Women Return to Work Program

SPARK in partnership with The Community Studio and the ACT Government Office for Women are delivering an innovative program focusing on women entering or returning to the workforce.

Specifically targeting women living within the ACT, these workshops will include:

Creating professional resumes and cover letters
Applying for jobs
Online and government job applications
Job interview preparation
Exploring your career options
Maintaining personal presentation and dressing for the workplace
Specialised workshops and guest speakers

To book your place, check your eligibility, and find out more contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

SPARK Women in Civil Construction

Master Builders ACT together with SPARK and our partners are proud to launch this innovative training program to encourage more women to consider a career in the civil construction industry. Civil construction is an exciting part of the sector with interesting roles across the planning, design and creation of major infrastructure projects and this program will provide participants with specialised accredited training and employment pathways.

Commencing Monday 12th October, this 9 week program will run five days per week and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work placement.

The information session will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

An information session will be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 10.30am – 12.30pm, it is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend thissession. This is a 2 part sessions broken into 1. An information presentation followed by 2. A selection session for eligible participants.

To book a place or find out more information, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email ashleigh@ginninderry.com

SPARK Ginninderry Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with Quality Training in Construction, Skills Canberra and the ACT Training Fund Authority are proud to deliver another Certificate II Construction Program for the Ginninderry development in 2020.

The 2020 Ginninderry Construction Program will be delivered at a larger venue in Fyshwick this year to be able to implement COVID-19 social distancing requirements and follow the ACT Government COVID-19 Canberra Recovery Plan.

The program will again focus on skills development, work experience and employment pathways within the construction sector and commence Tuesday 8th September 2020 and run four days a week (Tues – Fri, 28 hours per week) for 12 weeks.

An information session will be held on Wednesday 19 August at 1pm, it is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend the 1pm session. This is a 2 part sessions broken into 1. An information presentation followed by 2. A selection session for eligible participants.

To book a place or find out more information, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Goulburn Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with TAFE NSW, Divalls, Salvation Army Employment Plus, Goulburn Mulwaree Council and Mission Australia will again be delivering another Goulburn Construction Program in 2020. This program is an innovative skills development program focused on live training, work experience and potential employment pathways within the construction sector.

This program will commence Monday 24^th August 2020 and run three days a week (Mon – Wed) for 15 weeks. The program will be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work placement. Eligibility criteria apply.

An enrolment session will be held on Thursday 6^th August at 11am at TAFE NSW Goulburn Campus, Canteen/Hall Facility, Corner of Verner and View Street Goulburn.

Conservation Land Management & Horticulture Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) and the Ginninderry Conservation Trust are delivering an innovative program focused on providing accredited training within the Horticulture and Conservation Land Management sector.

Watch the information session below which will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

You can also download a copy of the Program flyer and Registration form below, noting once you have completed the form it must be emailed through to ashleigh@ginninderry.com

For more information please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email: ashleigh@ginninderry.com

PLEASE ENSURE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ONCE COMPLETED IS EMAILED TO ASHLEIGH@GINNINDERRY.COM

SPARK Programs – COVID-19 Update

The SPARK team is working hard to ensure that our programs can still be delivered in some way, shape or form during this challenging time.

Please CLICK HERE for the status of all upcoming programs.

Business Administration Pre-Employment Program 2020

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology is offering a program focusing on skills development and work experience in the business administration sector. This program will run from CIT Tuggeranong and will provide participants with a Certificate II in Business, industry-specific training, guaranteed work experience and potential employment pathway opportunities.

People from across the Capital Region are encouraged to apply and program costs are covered by the ACT Government’s Skilled Capital initiative

The program commences on Tuesday 28 April and runs for 10 weeks.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Queanbeyan Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with TAFE NSW (RTO Code: 90005) are delivering a new and innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the construction sector.

The information session will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

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Women in Civil Construction 2020

Master Builders ACT together with SPARK and our partners are proud to launch this innovative training program to encourage more women to consider a career in the civil construction industry. Civil Construction is an exciting part of the sector with interesting roles across the planning, design, and creation of major infrastructure projects and this program will provide participants with specialized accredited training and employment pathways.

Commencing Tuesday 28 April 2019, this 10-week program will run five days per week and be a combination of theory, practical hands-on learning, and industry work placement.

The information session on Thursday 2 April 2019 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Ginninderry Early Childhood Education and Care Program 2020

SPARK in partnership with North Belconnen Community Association Inc. YMCA Canberra and CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Commencing Monday 23 March 2020, this 8-month program will run 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs, 30 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands-on learning and industry work experience.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Women Return to Work Program 2020

SPARK in partnership with Career Shop and the ACT Government Office for Women are delivering an innovative program focusing on women entering and returning to the workforce. This program offers three workshops delivered in North and South Canberra by Robyn Schultz from Career Shop:

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying for Jobs
Job Interview Techniques
Personal Presentation, Makeup, and Styling

The next round of workshops will begin on Tuesday 17 March on the Northside and on Wednesday 6 May in Canberra’s south. To check your eligibility, find out more and book your place, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Community Services Taster Program 2020

Those interested must attend an information session on Tuesday 25th Feb 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Uniting Care Kippax (Corner of Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent Holt, ACT, 2615).

The information session will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

Commencing Tuesday 10th March 2020, this 13-week program,
will run 4 days per week (Tues–Fri, 24 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands-on learning, theory, and industry work experience placements.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

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