Newsline June 2013

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April - June 2013 Volume 7 Number 2

PO Box 1854 GERALDTON WA 6531

Ofce Hours - 0800 - 1630 Monday to Friday

E-mail - [email protected]

Website - www.progressivetraining.com.au

8 Grosvenor Close

GERALDTON WA

6530

Ph 08 9964 9497

Fax 08 9964 9492

Client Services

Jenny Rolston Chief Executive Ofcer

Erin Lyon Client Services Coordinator

Linda Chalwell Client Services Ofcer

Steve Williams Perth Coordinator/Trainer

Finance

Kris Feddersen Director/Finance Manager

Innocent Nyoni Finance Assistant

Training & Resources

Paul Davies Director/Training &

Resources Manager/

Consultant

Geoff Feddersen Director/Auditor/Consultant

David Baker VET Coordinator

Stacey Ackley QA/VET TRM Coordinator

Sarah Pike Manager Training Operations

and Compliance

Sue Backshall Scope and

Compliance OfcerJosh Phillips Workshop Facilitation and

Training Resource

Development Ofcer

Bill Belson TAE/Senior Consultant

Guy Hooper TAE/Consultant

Graem Watts Plant & Equipment Training/

Consultant

Brian Cloney Plant & Equipment Training/

Consultant

Peter Sorensen Projects / Safety/Consultant

Head Ofce - Geraldton

Perth Ofce

Photographer: Bill Belson

Western Grey Kangaroo

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW BEING RECEIVED FOR:

TAE40110 Certicate IV in Training & Assessment course.

Week 1: 8th - 12th July 2013

Week 2: 15th - 19th July 2013


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From the CEO

Welcome to the third issue of Newsline for 2013 June is upon us and we are already half way

hrough the year! Have you checked out our new look website and our Facebook and LinkedIn

pages? Thanks to the combined skills of Josh and Stacey, Progressive Training now has a

social media presence and we look forward to engaging with our clients and sharing information

and feedback.

t was great to be a part of the Management Team meeting in April the members of this groupeally know where the rubber meets the road in terms of best practice within an RTO and I am

ortunate to work with such a ne group of people. Discussion was lively in terms of ensuring

hat the momentum in retaining a focus on continuous improvement is not lost. Since the

meeting I know staff have been busy with improving policies and procedures, conducting

Whats happening at Progressive Training?

a gap audit and following up the moderation and validation schedule.

Client contact remains strong and it is very pleasing to report that the partnerships recently formed between

Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltdand Australian Glass & Glazing Association (AGGA) and Improve Group

Learning Solutions auger well for glass and glazing training in WA. The whole concept of training from within,

he cornerstone upon which this business is built continues to gain strength every day, evidenced recently with the

commencement of a resources industry traineeship lead by BHP Billiton and facilitated by Progressive Training (WA)

Pty Ltd.

As you will see in the pages to follow, we have also had a few staff changes, the completion of a public Safety

Representatives Course, a busy schedule of workshops for our WDC Co-ordinator, a wedding and a holiday or two!

Til next time

Jenny Rolston

Leaders dont create followers, they create more leaders Steve Jobs

Recent Events

11th April - Birthday - QA VET TRM Coordinator Stacey.

17th April - Private Providers Induction Session and RAPT Education - attended by QA/VET TRM Coordinator and

Client Services Coordinator.

21st April 2013 - Wedding of Finance Assistant Innocent Nyoni and Siphetheni Nyoni

25th April - ANZAC Day

1st May 2013 - VELG Webinar - Understanding Direct Supervision - attended by Manager Training Operations and

Compliance

2nd May 2013 - Fair Work System - Information Session - attended by CEO

3rd May 2013 - VELG Webinar - Get social in VET - LinkedIn and the National RTO Networks - attended by CEO.

5th May - Birthday - Client Services Ofcer Linda

7th May - Birthday - VET Coordinator David

9th May - VELG Webinar - The new WHS qualications - learner, focused and up to date - attended by Perth

Coordinator/Safety Ofcer

13- 17 May 2013 - OHS Reps Course held at Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltd

20th May 2013 - 30 June - Geoff and Kris in LA


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Stafing UpdateThere has been a bit of movement at the staon, as they say, and we welcome a new face to the team as well as a couple of

internal moves!

Welcome to Sarah Pike who has taken on the role of Manager Training Operaons & Compliance. Sarah is not enrely new

to Progressive as she has worked with us before on special projects, technical wring and internal auding. It is great to

have her back in the fold. The main focus of Sarahs role is quality assurance and compliance in relaon to VET training and

assessment and the obligaons of an RTO in terms of the NVR standards.

Stacey Ackley has had a change to her posion and responsibilies and has recently been appointed as QA/VET TRM

Coordinator. What does this mean I hear you ask? Staceys main focus areas include being the reference point for all Trainers,

Assessors and Facilitators involved in the delivery and assessment of training as well as to ensure there are suitable resources

available that meet the requirements of relevant training packages.

David Baker remains an integral part of Progressives team and retains some of his VET co-ordinaon responsibilies but has

made the decision to work on a part-me basis to enable a bit more exibility in his life. Dont think you will get away that

easily, David, we have some interesng assignments in the pipeline for you!

Sarah, Stacey and David work closely together as VET specialists across important areas such as mapping, training strategies,and quality control including validaon and moderaon processes. We welcome all three sta into their respecve roles and

know that this team provides us with a strong balance of skill across the VET interface, an area of paramount importance to an

RTO.

Jenny Rolston - CEO

Happy Retirement RonOur favourite garden gnome and handy andy hung up his boots recently to dive into another chapter of his life and enjoy

rerement and a well-earned rest. We held a morning tea on Friday 17 May to farewell Ron Coles and wish him well. Sta

presented Ron with a dinner voucher for Tides Restaurant and we hope he will enjoy a very pleasant evening at Tides with his

wife very soon. Thank you Ron, for your eorts in keeping the grounds looking so neat and dy! It was great having you aspart of the team.

Jenny Rolston - CEO

Sarah Pike

David Baker

Stacey Ackley


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Erin Lyon Client Services Coordinator

2013 Trainees/Apprentices report

Geraldton Digital EnterprisesAer Jenny, Josh and Stacey visited the Geraldton Digital Enterprise centre earlier this year for an informaon session,

Progressive Training became eligible for 4 hours of one-on-one advice on a digital enterprise topic of our choice. Aer some

discussion, we decided that we wanted to learn a few ways to improve our business Facebook page, as well as the important

topics to include in a Social Media Policy/Procedure. Carrie from the Geraldton Digital Hub and Digital Enterprise was kind

enough to come and visit us at our business premises so that all present sta could listen to her suggesons and ask any

quesons. Carrie was very knowledgeable and the session was both informave and interesng.

At the end of the session, we decided it would be nice to have a group photo with Carrie to put in this Newsline. A p for

anyone looking for a good photographer best to avoid Geo Feddersen! Besides the blurry photo below, Geo also managed

to take a video instead of a photo. Maybe Carrie could do her next session on basic camera use hey Geo?

Stacey Ackley - QA/VET TRM Coordinator

BHP Traineeship commences

As a result of a partnership with BHP Billion Iron

Ore and Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltdthat

has been in the making for some me the rst

group of trainees commenced their training on

15 April 2013. A second group will commence

in mid-June. The traineeship - Cercate III in

Surface Extracon Operaons RII30112 will run

over a 2 year period.


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VET Update - Changes ahead for VET Trainers and AssessorsProgressive Training has been a buzz of acvity this year; a hive of feverish bustling and goings-on ensuring the culture of

quality and training requirements are being met in all areas.

We are very fortunate here at Progressive Training to be able to work in an environment which nurtures and promotes good

services and quality training from fantasc sta. To ensure we are on top of our game, we regularly aend professional

development sessions that are relevant in enhancing the products and services we can provide to the public.

Keeping informed of the latest development and publicaons from our governing bodies is essenal if we are to keep ahead in

his ever changing environment.

One of these changes that we would like to bring to your aenon is the ever looming date of the 1st of July, 2013. This is an

mportant date as it is the deadline set by the Naonal Skills Standards Council (NSSC) requiring trainers and assessors, who

want to remain qualied and connue to deliver Naonally Recognised Training, to upgrade their qualicaon to the new TAE.

The following is what the NSSC will be requiring once the 1st of July, 2013 arrives:

TRAINERS MUST:

. Hold the TAE40110 Cercate IV in Training and Assessment from the TAE10 Training and Educaon Training Package

as a minimum qualicaon, or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and

i. Be able to demonstrate vocaonal competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed; and

ii. Be able to demonstrate how they are connuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their

industry currency and trainer / assessor competence.

PERSONS DELIVERING TRAINING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A TRAINER MUST:

. Work under the supervision of a trainer with the TAE40110 Cercate IV in Training and Assessment or of a personwho had demonstrated equivalence of competencies; and

i. Hold the TAE10 Enterprise Trainer Skills Set or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies within two years of

commencing to deliver training while under supervision; and

ii. Be able to demonstrate vocaonal competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed as well as

maintaining their industry currency.

ASSESSORS MUST:

. Hold the TAE10 Assessor Skill Set or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and

i. Be able to demonstrate vocaonal competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

ii. Be able to demonstrate how they are connuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their

industry currency and assessor competence.

Due to this, Progressive Training has been experiencing an inux of conversion requests from both the BSZ40198 and the

TAA40104 to the current TAE40110 and expect requests to increase further as we near the 1st of July, 2013.

f you need to upgrade your training qualicaon, we can certainly help. Give us a call and we will get the ball rolling for you!

Stacey Ackley - QA/VET TRM Coordinator and Sarah Pike - Manager Training Operations and Compliance

Steve delivered a Safety and Health Representaves Course held at our Head Oce in Geraldton from May 13th to May

17th. Eight parcipants from a variety of working backgrounds including Mine and Port plant operators, Stevedores and

Management, enjoyed the professional services delivered by all sta at Progressive Training. By successfully achieving their

Cercate of Parcipaon they can now return to their respecve workplaces as fully edged Safety and Health

Public Safety Reps course

Steve Williams - Perth Coordinator/Safety Ofcer

Representaves. A special thanks must go to Tim Kirby, Operaons Manager

at Glass Co, who personally supervised the groups workplace inspecon at his

facility. Thanks also to Erin for organising the resources for the course, Linda for

the catering (very good food selecons!!) and very special thanks goes again to

Erin for the home made cake for the groups wind up at the compleon of the

course.


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Progressive Training is now on Social Media!

After months of planning and redesigning, Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltdhas re-entered the online world with

ull-force. Our brand new interactive website is now live and looks fantastic. The website has both a desktop and a

mobile friendly version. Since re-launching the site in April we have had a steady ow of visitors from all over the

world. Here are a few statistics:

On top of creating a new website, we decided it was time to enter the Social Media world. We now have Facebook,

Twitter and LinkedIn pages, so that no matter what network youre on, we can connect with you online. Our

Facebook page has been the most successful of the three with constant growth and interaction; at last count we had

126 people liking our page and as you can see from the stats above, Facebook has been the number one source of

rafc to our website.


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Josh Phillips, Workshop Facilitation and Training Resource Development Ofcer

Links:

www.progressivetraining.com.au

www.facebook.com/progressivetraininggeraldton

www.twier.com/progressive_wahp://www.linkedin.com/company/progressive-training-wa-pty-ltd

The website is constantly being reviewed and improved and with the latest update being the addion of our Inducon

Powerpoint presentaon (all parcipants are required to view these prior to training) and easy access to our Student

Handbook. These can be found on the Sta & Students \ Student Inducon page. If you have any ideas for what you would like

to see on our website, feel free to let us know!


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Happy Birthday

Currently Im on secondment to BHPBilliton Port Hedland for a thirteen week snt. The focus of the work is to replace one

of their Electrical Crew Development Ocers while he works on a special project but also reviewing a number of training

packages. Its been great going back into the workplace and seeing how equipment has changed since I worked in the industry.

As far as procedures and safety requirements are concerned lile has changed. Many of the packages that I am reviewing and

reformang relate to High Voltage and/or electrical procedures. Another project that we are working on at Port Hedland is

developing contextualised training material in line with relevant naonal standards. The aim is that in the future an auspicing

arrangement will be set up allowing site trainer/assessors to provide the training and assessment to their own teams.

Currently there is a big push by BHP Billiton to provide inhouse training as much as possible.

BHPBilliton Project Port Hedland

Paul Davies - Director/Training & Resources Manager/Consultant

Bill Belsons Photographic Adventures: Part II

Bill Belson

our resident

photographer wenton a photographic

trip to the Hopetoun,

Bremer Bay and

Esperance areas.

Photographer: Bill Belson

Photos Left to right:

Showey Banksias, RoyalHakea, View from East Mt

Barren FRNP, Sand Dunes

FRNP


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Innos wedding

The month of April has been the preeminent month for Inno. On April

21st, Inno got married to the most beauful lady, (Siphetheni). The

wedding took place in Bindura, a small town which is about 90 Km east

of Harare (Zimbabwe). It was a beauful sunny day and yes, the sun did

smile for them. There were at least 700 people who aended Innos

wedding, what a substanal number. Inno arculates that this is the dayhe was made complete because the bride was ocially handed over to

him on the red carpet. Inno is so grateful that Geo and Kris Feddersen

sacriced their me and money to go to Africa and support his wedding.

Trip to Victoria

Clue - Man from ___________ (not a creek but a _________)

Can you guess where Paul had lunch? Seems like ages ago that Lyn and I headed o to Victoria for abreak over Easter. The rst week was spent at Manseld known

as the Gateway to the High Country. We stayed at a meshare

on the banks of Eildon Weir. Our days were spent driving around

the area but always managing some me in Manseld for a

coee before heading back to our accommodaon. On one of

the days we booked on a four wheel drive trip which took us up

to Mt Buller then over to Mt Srling. This area was used as the

backdrop for the movie The Man from Snowy River. You all

should know the story There was movement at the staon, for

the word had passed around That the colt from old Regret ...

Another day we headed o to Eildon where Lyn was born just a

few short years ago. While there, we asked one of the old ladies

at the tourist centre if the hospital where Lyn was born was sll

around. Great to know that things fall into place as the years go

by. It turns out that the hospital is now the old peoples home.

Enough said. We also headed o to Benalla where that young

ascal Ned Kelly spent some me in the local jail. The second week of the break was spent back in the Latrobe Valley where Lyn

and I lived before coming over to the West. It was great to catch up with family and friends. Looking forward to our next break

n September - Italy here we come.

Here at Progressive Trainingwe generally like to leave the ofce once we nish work, but for one lucky staff

member who has needed to ask for help to start HIS car many times and been late to go home. He has also given

three lovely people a work out while trying to push start his car. While trying to hold in the tears of laughter the

photographer managed to take a beautiful shot of the event! Luckily for this staff member he has now recently got a

motor bike! Many thanks to the mechanic Geoff and the three helpers trying to push start his car Erin, Sue and Inno

and also his Dad who came to his rescue!

Corner of Shame


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Geoff and Kris - Zimbabwe

Geoff and Kris headed over to Africa early April to do some sight-seeing and to attend

the wedding of Innocent and Siphetheni. First, they ew to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

and had a very enjoyable time. They went to Botswana for a Safari that began on the

Chobe River where they saw Elephants, Hippos, Crocodiles, Impala (deer) and plenty

of bird life. After having lunch at the Chobe Safari Lodge, Geoff and Kris headed off

on the Land Safari. On this trip they saw Giraffe, Impala, Water Buffalo, Baboons and

some more Elephants. They stayed in Victoria Falls at the Kingdom Hotel where they

were entertained by locals each night. It was very enjoyable and the food was good too!

While in Victoria Falls, Geoff and Kris also went on a Sunset Cruise along the Zambezi

River. They didnt see a lot of wildlife on the cruise besides some crocodiles and some

Hippos but wow! What a beautiful sunset they had that night; nearly as good as the

Geraldton sunsets!

They did get to see the falls tho and they were fantastic! If anyone gets the chance to

go there, it is denitely worth the long ight. There is about a 3km walk around the edge

of the falls with regular lookouts along the way. It was like walking through a rainforest

with the misty rain most of the way, however, there was one cleared, open area that

gave a great view of the falls! It was here that it started pouring down. It was like beingcaught in a thunderstorm and Geoff and Kris got soaked too tough to wear a rain

coat!

After their time at Victoria Falls, Geoff and Kris ew to Harare the day before the

wedding. They met Innos bride-to-be and some of his family after they had spent the

day shopping. Innos eldest brother picked them up around 9am on the day of the

wedding and drove them to Bindura where the wedding was to take place. It was a

lovely sunny day and both the bride and groom, along with the rest of the bridal party,

looked wonderful! The Pastor delivered a great service in English for Geoff and Kris

(well maybe not just for them) and they had an interpreter who spoke in Shona. They

had a great time at the wedding and were made to feel very welcome by Innos familyand friends. Geoff and Kris wish Inno and Siphetheni a long and happy life together.

Geoff trying to get into the rhythm of

the holiday

Kris on the Zambezi River Sunset Cruise.

The beautiul sunset

Some of the entertainment each

night at the Kingdom Hotel in Victoria

Falls - Locals playing the Thumb

piano

Elephants and Giraffes drinking at the

Chobe River Our safe transportation for the Land Safari - halfway break!

A Hippo in the Zambezi River

Victoria Falls


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I.T TRAINING - SHORT COURSES

Exploring Microsoft Ofce 2010 Exploring Microsoft Excel 2010

Exploring Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Exploring Microsoft Word 2010

Improve Your Touch Typing Skills Introduction to Minute Taking

OTHER COURSES

Conict and Negotiation New Leadership Training

Time Mastery

POPULAR WORKPLACE COURSES

Introduction to minute taking Explore the history of Minute Taking

Discover the key skills of Minute Taking

Discuss the best methods to use

Improve your touch typingskills

Learn to setup your workstation safely and effectively Learn to improve your touch typing skills using Mavis Beacon software

Exploring Microsoft Word

2010

Create new documents

Learn to format your document

Insert & modify images and tables

Use Headers and Footers effectively

Adjust the layout and print your documents

Exploring Microsoft Excel

2010

Create new workbooks

Work with data, rows and columns

Use formats, functions and charts effectively

Adjust the layout and print your documents

Progressive Training - Courses

Please contact Josh Phillips to nd out more information

regarding the above Training courses.

Josh Phillips, Workshop Facilitation and Training Resource

Development Ofcer


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Progressive Training - Courses

Our Mission - To provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes

that facilitates a culture of Training from Within

Ticketed Courses

RIIVEH201B Operate light vehicle RIIMPO310B Conduct grader operations

RIIMPO205B Operate roller/compactor RIIMPO311A Conduct haul truck operations

RIIMPO206B Conduct bulk water truck operations RIIMPO312A Conduct scraper operations

RIIVEH306A Operate mine service vehicle (backhoe

and Skid Steer)

RIIHAN311A Conduct operations with integrated tool

carrier

RIIMPO301C Conduct hydraulic excavator operations RIIMPO332A Conduct operations with skid steer loader

RIIMPO304B Conduct wheel loader operations RIIHAN305A Operate a gantry or overhead crane

RIIMPO308B Conduct tracked dozer operations RIIOHS204A Work safely at heights

RIIMPO309A Conduct wheeled dozer operations RIIOHS202A Enter and work in conned spaces

RIIMPO208A Operate support equipment

Competency issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all the above courses.

Accredited Course

TAE10 Training and Education Training Package

TAE40110 Certicate IV in Training & Assessment

BSB07 Business Services Training Package

BSB10107 Certicate I in Business

BSB20107 Certicate II in Business

BSB30110 Certicate III in Business

BSB30707 Certicate III in Occupational Health and Safety

BSB41407 Certicate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

BSB40807 Certicate IV in Frontline Management

BSB51107 Diploma of Management

BSB51607 Diploma of Quality Auditing

RII09 Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package

RII10109 Certicate I in Resource and Infrastructure Operations

RII20209 Certicate II in Surface Extraction Operations

RII20509 Certicate II in Resource Processing

RII30112 Certicate III in Surface Extraction Operations

RII30411 Certicate III in Resource Processing

RII40109 Certicate IV in Surface Extraction Operations

Current Accredited Units

CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry

PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operationPUASAR032A Undertake vertical rescue

MSAPMOHS217A Gas test atmospheres

Linda Chalwell, Client Services Ofcer

Various WorkSafe licences are

available, please contact theofce for more information.

Competency issued with

a nationally recognised

Statement of Attainment and

ofcial WorkSafe ticket

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