Links

Do you need more info? Links to websites in the following categories may be useful, however Manufacturing Learning Australia in no way endorses any organisations who are listed in this web site. Responsibility for all information in the linked sites rests solely with the publisher of that web site.

Vocational Education and Training Information & Resources

Careers,  Australian Apprenticeships & Employment

About the Industries covered by our Training Packages 

Resources for Industry

Vocational Education and Training Information & Resources

Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations - www.deewr.gov.au

VET portal - http://www.training.com.au/
An entry point for all aspects of Australian vocational education and training; targetted for businesses and training providers.

Australian Training Products - www.atpl.net.au
The publisher of Training Packages and support materials, an on-line catalogue and electronic ordering

National Training Information System - www.ntis.gov.au
This site contains searchable databases of endorsed Training Packages, qualifications, units of competency and Registered Training Organisations 

Group Training Australia - www.gtaltd.com.au
Gives details of Group Training Companies in your area

NCVER (National Centre for Vocational Education Research) - http://www.ncver.edu.au/index.html
Provides range of research reports and statistics

Practical Technology Training Australia - www.competencytraining.com
Focuses on the supply of leading edge training resource materials and specialist software

VETASSESS - www.vetassess.com.au Details of services and publications available from VETASSESS - a major provider of assessment and educational consultancy services

Careers,  Australian Apprenticeships & Employment

Make it! - www.makeit.net.au See the many different areas, types of jobs and training available in manufacturing

Thesource - www.thesource.gov.au Full of e-zines, free email, youth rights and services, games, career and training information

MyFuture - www.myfuture.edu.au
Practical interactive support for choosing a career and applying for jobs

Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service - www.nacinfo.com.au
This site provides exemplars of occupations and qualifications and links to the State Training Authorities

Australian Apprenticeships - http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/
This site provides advice about new apprenticeships

The Job Guide - jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/
Search for job roles and career opportunities that fit with your interests and aptitudes

About the Industries covered by our Training Packages

Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association - www.pacia.org.au
Includes links to websites of the members of this association covering a wide range of organisations in plastics and chemicals. Includes sections such as education about plastics & chemicals, working with the community, recycling, industry waste reduction, health & safety. 

A History of Plastics- 
A comprehensive and detailed history of the use and development of plastics

Resources for Industry

Business Entry Point
An entry point for all aspects of setting up and running a business in Australia. Links to information about tax, legal requirements, financial assistance and many other issues.

Lean Network Inc

The Make it! campaign developed three brochures for employers about the need to recruit young staff, how to go about it, and how to make workplaces youth friendly. Download from the Publications section of this site.

National Measurement Institute - www.measurement.gov.au/ 
Details of standards and certification requirements for measurement; some resources available to promote measurement skills

Australian Apprenticeships - http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/
This site provides detailed information on Australian Apprenticeships and the incentive schemes for employers.

Group Training Australia
The national association of group training companies. Group training companies employ young trainees who can be placed with host employers on a temporary or ongoing basis.

Advanced Control Technology ACT Liquid Level Float Switches and Sensors - www.actsensors.com This site has a comprehensive industry links section