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Skillmax - Jobseekers

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.

Eligibility

Candidates must:

  • be a permanent Australian resident
  • have overseas qualifications
  • be seeking work in their field of expertise
  • have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent

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 Lang    uages
    Dates: 1 March - 31 March, 3 May - 4 June
    Applications and Enquiries: Charmaine Silove on 9385 0471

 

 

 

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