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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 licences, tools/ PPE Equipment as well as career guidance, resume and cover letter assistance, and interview techniques.

The program will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Guidelines

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 in Western Australia.

Member must contact the Employment and Skills Development Officer directly on gacjobs@gumala.com.au, where they will be assisted with identifying a career path and/or training. The Member will be required to complete a Skills Development application form in full and provide relevant information and documentation e.g. letter of offer, resume, quotes. 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. Members are obligated to provide GAC with a Certificate of completion at the end of the training period.

The maximum value available to each Member is $3,000.

Once a member secures employment, available funding can be used to support the purchase of related equipment such as correct PPE and tools. The member must provide valid proof of employment. Once a member secures new employment, available funding may be used to assist with the purchase of employment-related equipment, including required PPE and tools. Valid proof of employment must be provided by the member. 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. Members over 16 are able to apply for Skills & Development.

 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
  2.  Tickets and Licenses
  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.
  7.  PPE or tools (capped $1,500) 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.
  8.  $50 fuel card or Smart Rider to assist with travel for attending training courses, limited to one per financial year. Proof of training courses will need to be provided.

Items not available under the program

  1. Vehicle Repairs
  2. Tyers
  3. Food and Fuel
  4. Transport
  5. Accommodation
  6. Clothing (outside of that already listed)
  7. Technology
  8. Flights
Skills & Development Form

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