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 […]
Warehousing jobs are on the rise, and with the medium wage for warehouse employees being $20.50 it’s little wonder why people are eager to break into the industry, however how do you kick start a career in warehousing and what licenses will you need stand above the rest? A good way to stand out is […]
The excitement of the New Year is all about setting the tone for new beginnings and for many it is a time to take heed of a career change or advancement. There are many exciting opportunities that await you in 2017, so now is the time to take your career in the direction you have […]
A new year brings about new changes. As one year comes to an end and other begins, it is the time of year that many of us consider what we want for the year ahead. Perhaps a change of career is calling you in 2017. Star Training & Assessing offer courses in QLD, VIC and […]