Funded training for job seekers through the Productivity Places Program
Need new skills and qualifications to get that job?Activate your employment potential through approved fully funded training programs at The Bremer.
If you are an eligible job seeker, you could have your training paid for you through the Productivity Places Program (PPP). All you need to do is meet the Program's criteria, apply, and activate your potential through The Bremer's flexible and proven programs delivered by industry qualified professionals.
PPP is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the Queensland Government helping to make Queenslanders more employable.
What does it cost?
Nothing. If you meet the criteria, your study costs will be paid for you by the Productivity Places Program.
What training can I apply for?
Under PPP, we offer fully funded training in aged care, business administration, and project management. Places are limited and training must be completed by December 2010.
The Bremer TAFE is an approved provider of Productivity Places for the following qualifications:
Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30208
Open learning training starts anytime.
Possible employment opportunities include:
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Care Assistant
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Assistant in Nursing
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Community Care Worker
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Support Worker
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Home Care Assistant
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In-home Respite Worker
Certificate IV in Business Administration BSB40507
Study at The Bremer Institute of TAFE, Springfield campus.
Possible employment opportunities include:
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Secretary
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Senior Client Services Officer
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Assistant Office Manager
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Personal Assistant
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Bookkeeper
Certificate IV in Project Management BSB41507
Study at The Bremer Institute of TAFE, Bundamba campus.
Possible employment opportunities include:
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Project Coordinator
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Project Management Officer
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Project Team Member
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Project or Program Administrator
I'm a job seeker. Can I apply?
Access to the training available under the program is limited to people residing in Queensland who are:
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Australian citizens; or
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permanent residents of Australia; or
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humanitarian refugees.
An individual is eligible for a job seeker place if he or she is not a full-time student and is:
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registered with an Employment Service Provider (ESP); or
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an income support recipient who is not currently required to meet activity test or participation requirements; or
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a participant in the Community Development Employment Projects scheme; or
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not currently working and seeking or intending to seek paid employment or self employment after completing the qualification; or
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a participant in the Commonwealth's Access Program; or
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not working and participating in volunteering activities; or
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a person aged 15-19 years working up to 15 hours per week.
The following individuals are NOT eligible for a job seeker place:
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apprentices and trainees as defined in the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 (PPP places will be managed through the User Choice program)
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secondary school students
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self-employed persons
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people living in the Cape York region (PPP places will be managed through the Cape York Strategy) and
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all others that do not meet participant eligibility as outlined above.
How do I apply?
Contact The Bremer Institute of TAFE on (07) 3817 3000 or ask your Employment Service Provider for a referral.
Don't miss this great opportunity to achieve your career goals and have your training paid for you.