Overview
Develop job search strategies for the Australian employment market
Skillmax - Jobseekers is:
- for skilled migrants seeking employment in their chosen profession
- a fast track course to prepare qualified professionals to enter the Australian workforce
- funded by the NSW Government
- free for eligible participants
- delivered in part-time classes over five weeks
Human resource specialists and employers will provide sessions on the current expectations of finding work and career advice. They will also provide interactive workshops.
Course outline
- Developing a greater awareness of workplace culture and trends in the Australian labour market
- Finding your fit in your field of expertise
- Developing a career portfolio including your résumé and cover letter
- Strategies to identify employment opportunities
- Preparing for the job interview
- Career management skills
- Marketing yourself effectively
Study pathways
On successful completion of this course you may be eligible to apply for the Skilled Migrant Mentoring Program, which provides access to an industry mentor and an opportunity to undertake work experience.
Learning outcomes
Students can obtain a Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English or Statements of Attainment for modules of the Certificate. This qualification is recognised throughout Australia.
How you can study
You can study in part-time classes.
Enrolment
You will need to provide the following documents wtih your application:
- current visa page of your passport
- your qualifications (English translations)
- IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) or equivalent
1st SEMESTER, 2010
- NSW AMES Bankstown
2 Jacobs Street, Bankstown
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 9am – 2.30pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 15 February – 17 March, 26 April – 26 May, 31 May – 30 June
Applications: Click here to complete the Skillmax online application form
Enquires: Tel 9205 4350
- NSW AMES Burwood
29 – 31 Belmore Street, Burwood
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 11 January – 10 February (COURSE FULL), 15 February – 17 March, 22 March – 21 April, 26 April – 26 May, 31 May – 30 June
Applications: Click here to complete the Skillmax online application form
Enquires: Tel 9744 3885
- NSW AMES Campsie
Level 1, 59-63 Evaline Street, Campsie
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 26 April – 26 May, 31 May – 30 June
Applications: Click here to complete the Skillmax online application form
Enquires: Tel 9784 7940
- NSW AMES Hornsby
Level 1, 20 George Street, Hornsby
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times: 9am – 2.30pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 14 January – 13 February, 18 February – 20 March, 25 March – 24 April, 29 April – 29 May, 3 June – 3 July
Applications: Click here to complete the Skillmax online application form
Enquires: Tel 9476 2500
- NSW AMES Sydney City
Level 1, 84 – 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 11:30am – 5pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Dates: 11 January – 10 February (COURSE FULL), 15 February – 17 March, 22 March – 21 April, 26 April – 26 May, 31 May – 30 June
Applications: Click here to complete the Skillmax online application form
Enquires: Tel 9289 9111
- Wollongong Campus
TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute
Dates: 2 March - 1 April
Applications and Enquiries: Karline Lindsell on Tel 4229 0025
- St George Campus
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute
Dates: 22 February - 25 March, 20 April - 20 May
Applications and Enquiries: Carina Fung on Tel 9217 3477
- Ultimo Campus
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute
Dates: 3 March - 1 April
Applications and Enquiries: Carina Fung on Tel 9217 3477
- Randwick Campus
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute
Dates: 17 February - 19 March, 28 April - 28 May
Applications and Enquiries: Carina Fung on Tel 9217 3477
- Liverpool Campus
TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute
Dates: 18 May - 18 June
Applications and Enquiries: Paul Bradley on 9827 5174
- Granville Campus
TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute
Dates: 17 May - 18 June
Applications and Enquiries: Padmini Sampathkumar on 9682 0463
- Westmead
UWS College
Dates: 11 January - 17 February
Applications and Enquiries: Julie McAlpin on 9685 9791
- Nirimba
UWS College
Dates: To be confirmed
Applications and Enquiries: Julie McAlpin on 9685 9791
- Brookvale Campus
TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute
Dates: 18 January - 17 February, 29 April - 29 May
Applications and Enquiries: Rosemary Raper on 9941 5425 or 0438 013 404
- St Leonards Campus
TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute
Dates: 18 January - 17 February
Applications and Enquiries: Rosemary Raper on 9941 5425 or 0438 013 404
- Meadowbank Campus
TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute
Dates: 22 February - 24 March
Applications and Enquiries: Rosemary Raper on 9941 5425 or 0438 013 404
- Randwick
UNSW, Institute of Languages
Dates: 1 March - 31 March, 3 May - 4 June
Applications and Enquiries: Charmaine Silove on 9385 0471