Austrain Academy is seeking applications for a part qualification in hospitality commencing in November 2020 in partnership with "Live Fit Nutrition".

The training includes work experience and will run for approximately 6 weeks.

The training is Fee Free* and provides an excellent introduction to the hospitality industry.

You will gain practical hospitality and industry skills that may be utilised across a number of job roles and venue types.

There is a large skills shortage in this industry in the local area and we are offering work experience and potential employment / apprenticeship / traineeship pathways to successful students.

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* Eligibilty criteria - https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/are-you-eligible
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

* The units being undertaken are part of SIT30816 Certificate III Commercial Cookery, however, these units are also part of a number of other Hospitality Qualifications.

Austrain Academy has a number of Employers in the Illawarra and the South Coast looking for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year Apprentice Chefs.

If you looking for an employment change or an employment opportunity please feel free to apply by following the link below. Applications must be made directly to john@austrainacademy.com.au

Applications close by 3.00pm on Friday 31st July 2020.

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More choice about how to prove who you are online

We are conducting a beta of a new trusted government service to prove who you are online: it’s called a Digital Identity. You can use a Digital Identity to create a USI or login to an existing USI account. Creating a Digital Identity is like doing a 100-point identification check.

Find out more about how creating and using a Digital Identity is a personal choice and completely voluntary.

Student Identifiers Amendment (Enhanced Student Permissions) Bill 2019:

The Student Identifiers Amendment (Enhanced Student Permissions) Bill 2019 received Royal Assent on 25 May 2020 giving effect to the following:

Enhanced student options when permitting third parties to view transcripts

If you have a USI, you can now give permission to third parties such as a licensing bodies, employment agencies or potential employers to view your authenticated USI transcript. You control whether or not to give this access, to whom and for how long. You can also choose which of your achievements are displayed.

Austrain Academy would like to thank all of our employers and students for adapting to rapidly changing arrangements during this difficult time. It has been a steep learning curve for all of us, so thank you all for your patience and cooperation!

We have instituted strict social distancing and hygiene measures and limited class sizes for those students who need to attend face to face practical training sessions. Where possible, students are attending online training sessions and completing assessments remotely.

We are still taking enrolments for new students so please get in touch if you are thinking of completing some training.

Austrain Academy will continue to monitor the situation closely and take advice from NSW Health and other relevant government authorities to ensure we are responding to the situation appropriately. We will keep you informed of any changes to our operations.

If you are an apprentice or trainee, your training contract and training can continue for six months even if you don't have an employer. Please contact us if your employment situation changes or you have any questions.

Below are links to resources that may be helpful:

Please note - Austrain is providing this information only to support our students and employers and cannot facilitate applications etc on your behalf.

• The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) is coordinating the re engagement of recently displaced apprentices and trainees with potential employers. https://naen.com.au/apprentice-and-trainee-re-engagement-register
• Training Services NSW can provide advice and assistance for employers and trainees and apprentices. https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/news/articles/covid-19/index.html or phone 13 28 11 to be directed to your nearest office.
• Financial support may be available for businesses and individuals - please see the following web pages:
  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
  https://www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment
• Apprenticeship Support Australia for information for students & employers and potential subsidies for employers of trainees and apprentices http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/coronavirus-stimulus-package-announcement
• Health advice, statistics and testing information etc available at NSW Health website
• COVID-19 WHS industry guidance available https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces
• Department of Education, Skills and Employment provides information for employers, job seekers and VET providers https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19

If you have any questions or concerns or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Further congratulations to our talented Student Summer Carson.

Summer has been selected as a finalist in the ”Proud to be a Chef" competition for 2020.

We wish her every success in this competition and in this industry.

Summer is one of a select group of finalist as this competition received over 500 entries.

We will have further information on the 2021 competition later this year.

Congratulations to our talented student Summer whose consistent hard work has paid off!

Summer is an apprentice chef at the Illawarra Master Builders Club and with the support of her employer, has recently been awarded the 2019 Chef's Table Apprentice Award from Clubs NSW.

You clearly have a very bright future in this industry. We're proud of you!