Looking for a career change or advancement? Our online study and RPL services can help you get there! As a registered training organisation (RTO), we offer flexible and convenient options to help you achieve your goals. With our online study options, you can study at your own pace and fit your studies around your existing …
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The Skills and Training Incentive (the Incentive) assists mature age Australians to update their skills and stay in the workforce. The Incentive assists mature age Australians to build skills and plan the next stage of their job or career; and helps businesses to better prepare for changes in the economy. The Incentive is directly linked …
Working as a police officer or being in the military can be extremely different compared to a civilian role. Every day comes with unique challenges and a driving force behind those occupations is to protect and serve your country. While both roles require a plethora of different skills and experiences, some people may find it …
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Customers and employees should both have the right to feel safe when visiting a public location. Be it an office building or a shopping mall, security guards are usually present to help control crowds and deter criminals. Their presence offers peace of mind and makes everyone feel a lot safer. But how do we know …
Introduction Finding talented employees can be a challenge but it can be even more difficult to retain top talent. Professional development and career progression have become increasingly important for job-seekers, with over 85% of millennials prioritising career progression over pay. Employers can enhance their prospects of attracting the best candidates and keeping hold of star …
Introduction Many employees apply for and accept jobs with a view to climbing the ladder and progressing. In recent years, as online courses have become more widely available and employers look to plug skills gaps and talent shortages, more and more employees are taking advantage of professional development opportunities. In this article, we’ll discuss the …
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I have worked in law enforcement and the security industry for 31 years and I am still amazed that most people I know in the Security Industry don’t have any qualifications higher than Certificate II of Security Operations. The security industry is an ever-changing and fast paced environment that requires people to be informed and …
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Westbourne College is a highly regarded Registered Training Organisation (RTO#41084) offering a large range of Nationally Recognised Qualifications from Certificate IV to Diploma level training. One of the services that we offer is Recognition of Prior Learning, also known as RPL. Our aim is to help those individuals who have learnt valuable skills on the …
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After spending years working in the Defence Force or Emergency Services what are your employment options when you disengage? How do you transition to the private sector? Can you convert and transfer your success? I have been there and know the pitfalls, fears and insecurities you feel when taking those first steps. Hopefully this post …
Making the transition from military service to a successful civilian career is harder than it should be. You’ll hear that message a lot. So what can be done about it? It’s exciting to see that many ex- military are leading high-intensity conversations. Their goal: repairing today’s disconnect between veterans’ skills and the civilian job market. …
