You have finished Year 12, it may seem like most of your classmates have it all worked out – but the likelihood is a lot of your classmates are probably somewhat torn, and confused about what it is they they really want to do career wise after school. If you fall into this ‘not a […]
If you are going to be working in the construction industry, then yes, you definitely need a Construction Induction/White Card. A white card/construction induction card (previously known as a blue card) is necessary for almost every trade and the government has made it compulsory to obtain before being allowed to work on a construction site. […]
Australians are big spenders. With a variety of stores offering sales and bargains on an almost weekly basis, retail therapy has become a national obsession. We have all seen the news bulletins showing hundreds of shoppers lined up out outside new retail giants for their ‘grand openings’ or the famous ‘boxing day sales’. But the […]
Australia is a lucky country in terms of its supply of natural resources such as coal and iron ore, which are exported to various countries all over the world. The mining industry has been a popular and lucrative career path for Australians for decades. Working in the mines has now become a relatively flexible and […]
Accidents happen…and they happen any time, and anywhere, not just in the workplace. If an accident occurred at your home, would you know what to do? What about if you were out shopping, or enjoying a relaxing day at the beach, or you came across a car accident, what steps would you take to help […]
Did you know the average salary in Australia for a Traffic Controller is $63,560? You might be thinking that’s not a bad wage for a lollypop person, but there is more to being a Traffic Controller than meets the eye. Traffic Controllers are commonly seen alongside roadworks or around construction zones, special events such as […]
In today’s labour focused industries such as warehousing, construction and mining, it is getting more competitive as time progresses, with more people applying for the same jobs it is getting more difficult to stand out in the pack. So, what is the benefit of a nationally recognised industry program such as obtaining your yellow card? […]
While we all do our best to avoid them, accidents can happen in the workplace and some industries can be more susceptible to staff injury due to labour intensive roles or machinery and equipment. So, what do you do if you or a coworker needs to apply first aid in the workplace and what are […]
Breaking into the construction trade is getting harder and harder each year for many individuals wanting to gain work in the industry, so how do you land that job for yourself? And what are the benefits of gaining your license to operate a boom-type elevated work platform? Firstly, it isn’t uncommon for many construction sights to […]