One popular program is the plumbing pathway to an apprenticeship. Students with an interest in plumbing can undertake a Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre Apprenticeship) while at school. This contributes to their SACE completion. Students will engage in new skills that can be used later in their career and in a workplace setting which may increase employment opportunities as an apprentice.

https://peer.com.au/vet-in-schools/

Once they have completed the high school plumbing program, students may go on to apply for PEER’s pre-apprenticeship program.
Providing they pass all of the necessary entry requirements, students may be accepted into the free 8 week program which teaches the necessary skills required to transition quickly into a trade. With a 2-week work experience placement included, participants learn first-had insights into their chosen career pathway and can decide whether it is the right choice for them.

With the program teaching valuable industry skills, this can significantly improve their changes of obtaining an apprenticeship.

The feedback from learners completing this free course is generally positive and although PEER cannot guarantee employment at the end of their course, many go on to obtain an apprenticeship.
That is not where it ends for the apprentices who will then go on to attend PEER for trade training and learning at their Albert Park trade school.

The PEER training way encourages apprentices to be the best versions of themselves and to become the most outstanding tradespeople in the industry.

Did you know that any plumbing apprentice can learn at PEER? Find out more here https://peer.com.au/apprenticeship-training/

From the beginning of 2022 our Certificate III qualifications are gradually changing to new qualifications.

• The UEE30811 will be transitioning to the UEE30820 – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• The CPC32413 will be transitioning to the CPC32420 – Certificate III in Plumbing
• The UEE32211 will be transitioning to the UEE32220 – Certificate III in Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
• The UEE30411 will be transitioning to the UEE30420 – Certificate III in Data & Voice Communications

All Apprentices enrolled in the current Certificate III qualifications, will need to be transitioned across to the new qualifications unless they can be completed before the due date in July 2022.

Why are these changes being made?

With the changes in technology, industry practices, and licensing requirements, the new training packages will better prepare our apprentices both from a technical and safety perspective.

How will it affect our apprentices enrolled in the old package?

We wish to minimise the impact of this on our apprentices and employers. Our Training Team have been working diligently to develop a transition plan for every apprentice based on their current progress and expected date of completion.

Each apprentice will receive a letter outlining their transition date in 2022 ( if required ) and how the transition impacts their apprenticeship and what they will need to do. If you do not attend these trade school dates it WILL affect your ability to complete the required training before the qualification transition deadline you may be required to extend your apprenticeship.

Also attached will be a statement outlining any outstanding units. For any units that an apprentice has attempted but is not deemed competent in, we strongly advise to contact customer service as soon as possible to arrange the unit/ units to be completed before your class transition date.

All enquiries about the transition can be directed to PEER Customer Service at customerservice@peer.com.au

As one of the largest employers of Apprentices in the construction industry, we are committed to assisting with the mental health of our apprentices both on and off the job. Our partnership with Mates In Construction and the vital work they do for mental health in the construction industry is of paramount importance to us.

We are a huge supporter of the connector work that MATES In Construction deliver to our apprentices and staff and show our support by holding fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for their ongoing programs.

Events include a casual day on the last Friday of the month, where staff out of uniform are encouraged to donate a gold coin to MATES. Electrical Trainer and Assessor Michael Gaczol is the founding father of the Casual Day Authorisation Committee and is key to drumming up support for donations, which PEER matches dollar for dollar. In addition to casual day we raffle items such as shopping vouchers, bottles of wine and gift hampers that staff donate.

Our 10 cent deposit container bins located all around PEER, are another way we raise money throughout the year for MATES and every September on “Fly The Flag Day” a BBQ held at PEER encourages all staff, apprentices and trainees to check up on each other and ask RUOK? Many a snag is eaten, provided by our onsite Xpress Café with all proceeds going to MATES.

Incredibly we have already raised $8555.81 this year and will continue to raise money for our MATES year on year for the important training and support they provide.

It really goes to show that every little bit helps throughout the year to raise money for the important work the connectors are doing at MATES.

Incredibly we have already raised $8555.81 this year and will continue to raise money for our MATES year on year for the important training and support they provide.

It really goes to show that every little bit helps throughout the year to raise money for the important work the connectors are doing at MATES.

The Federal Government has announced it will spend an additional $1.2 billion to encourage businesses to hire 100,000 new apprentices and trainees. Under the ‘Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements’ subsidy, businesses that hire a new apprentice or trainee will qualify for a 50% wage subsidy.

The new subsidy came into effect from 5 October and is available to all businesses, regardless of size, industry or geographic location and is capped at 100,000 places. For eligible employers, the new subsidy will cover 50% of the wages of a new or recommencing apprentice or trainee to the value of $7,000 a quarter, for the period until September 30, 2021.

The new subsidy will provide significant employment opportunities for those thinking about a trade career and commencing an apprenticeship or traineeship. As the 2020 South Australian Training Provider of the Year winner, PEER is well equipped to assist employers who are thinking of hiring an apprentice or trainee. With a 94% completion rate and 98% of graduates employed upon completion, PEER is one of the largest employers of apprentices and trainees in South Australia.

As a Group Training Organisation, PEER makes the process of hiring a new apprentice or trainee easy and hassle-free while providing additional support and benefits. PEER encourages employers who are considering taking on an apprentice or trainee to act quickly as the subsidy is capped at 100,000 places.

To find out more about the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements subsidy and how PEER can help your business, call us on 8348 1200 or contact us online.

One popular program is the plumbing pathway to an apprenticeship. Students with an interest in plumbing can undertake a Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre Apprenticeship) while at school. This contributes to their SACE completion. Students will engage in new skills that can be used later in their career and in a workplace setting which may increase employment opportunities as an apprentice.
https://peer.com.au/vet-in-schools/

Once they have completed the high school plumbing program, students may go on to apply for PEER’s pre-apprenticeship program.

Providing they pass all of the necessary entry requirements, students may be accepted into the free 8 week program which teaches the necessary skills required to transition quickly into a trade. With a 2-week work experience placement included, participants learn first-had insights into their chosen career pathway and can decide whether it is the right choice for them.

With the program teaching valuable industry skills, this can significantly improve their changes of obtaining an apprenticeship.

The feedback from learners completing this free course is generally positive and although PEER cannot guarantee employment at the end of their course, many go on to obtain an apprenticeship.
That is not where it ends for the apprentices who will then go on to attend PEER for trade training and learning at their Albert Park trade school.

The PEER training way encourages apprentices to be the best versions of themselves and to become the most outstanding tradespeople in the industry.

Did you know that any plumbing apprentice can learn at PEER? Find out more here https://peer.com.au/apprenticeship-training/

PEER commend the Marshall Liberal Government who recognise the vital importance of maintaining a strong vocational education and training (VET) system in South Australia.

In response to COVID-19, the government has released a funding package to support the VET sector. The aim is to enable the sector to maintain viability and continue to build training capability in South Australia.

Minister Pisoni has announced a $16m VET Market Continuity package. This includes a subsidy for a period of three months until June 2020 and a $4 million investment that enables training providers to put in place new delivery models and technology to support training, students and employers. The VET Market Continuity Package is in addition to the already announced State and Commonwealth Government stimulus and support packages, including the $1 billion South Australian Jobs Rescue Package and the more than $200 billion Australian Government package for businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees.

PEER CEO Peter Nolan applauded the government for their action and support so that we can maintain a strong VET sector in South Australia in response to COVID-19.

“PEER has already implemented remotely delivered training to our VET in Schools students who will continue to learn in online classes and many of our apprentices. This funding ensures that we are confidently able to continue to support our apprentices and students over the coming months.”

“This is great news for those students that need to continue their studies to achieve their SACE and for apprentices who need to continue learning to complete their apprenticeship. I want to thank Minister Pisoni and the Department of Innovation & Skills for this important initiative”.

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