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Skills Development

Skills Development Form
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Overview

The aim of the Skills Development Program is to support Members who are seeking employment and/or are wanting to upskill themselves with the aim of securing employment or advancing their career. The program offers funding for recognised training, courses, tickets, and licenses, tools/ PPE Equipment that will assist Members to achieve pathways to employment and/or build on existing qualifications and skills. The Skill Development program also offers career guidance, resume and cover letter assistance, interview techniques, as well as supporting Members in finding employment opportunities. The program will run from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Guidelines/Policy

Members who are seeking employment may use the funds available under this program to obtain tickets, licenses and other training that is delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs) in Western Australia. In order to participate, the Members must contact the Employment and Skills Development Officer directly on gacjobs@gumala.com.au. The member will be guided and assisted to identify a career path and associated training. The member will be required to complete a Skills Development application form in full and provide relevant information and documentation (letter of offer, resume, quotations). Incomplete application forms will be declined.

Once the Employment and Skills Development Officer has identified and confirmed with the Member the appropriate training course and provider, the Member will be enrolled, and the course paid for.

The maximum value for funding available to each Member is $3000. A Member must successfully complete a training program or acquire a license before being able to access funds under this program. GAC Members are obligated to provide GAC with a Certificate of completion at the end of the training period.

Once a member secures employment, available funding will be used to support the purchase of related equipment such as correct PPE and tools. The member must provide a valid proof of employment. If a Member is enrolled in training but does not attend without providing a genuine reason such as a passing in the family or provide a Medical Certificate. They will not be eligible to apply for Skills Development funding again until the following financial year.

 Supporting Documents

GAC may request additional evidence or supporting documents at its discretion.

Items available under the program

  1. Courses provided by registered training organisations (RTOs)
  2. Tickets and licences
  3. Resume, cover letter, interview skills assistance
  4. Assistance with purchasing equipment such as boots, PPE and tools once employment has been secured. Members will need to provide a letter of confirmation from their employer.
    Without this the application will not be approved.
  5. Career guidance and supporting Members in finding employment opportunities.
  6. Other training will be considered at GAC’s discretion.

Items not available under the program

  1. Food and fuel
  2. Transport
  3. Accommodation
  4. Clothing (outside of that already listed)
  5. Technology
  6. Flights
Skills Development Form

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