Mackintosh College is currently offering FREE training to eligible participants. The Productivity Places Program is part of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the Future initiative and is a great way to improve your skills so you can find employment.

We are a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation and approved by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to deliver courses under the Productivity Places Program, and are committed to deliver all the courses to the highest possible standard.

If you are registered with an employment service provider, such as Job Network or Disability Employment Network, you are required to complete the following procedure:

1. Read the course information provided on the specific courses available on the Mackintosh website and select the specific course you are interested in.

2. Contact your employment service provider to discuss your interest and obtain a referral to the course of your choice at the College.

3. Contact the College to schedule a time to come in and complete your application forms and provide your required evidence.

4. On your behalf the college will submit your application to the DEEWR to secure your place.

5. The College will then be in contact regarding your application and advise of your course commencement date. You will then be provided with your training plan, outlining dates and times of your training.

If you are not registered with an employment service provider you need to apply directly to Mackintosh College and advise which certificate course you are interested in.

If you are a Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) participant you will need to get a referral letter from your CDEP manager or supervisor to the course of your choice at Mackintosh College.

To be eligible for a training place you need to be:

• currently looking for work.

• an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.

• over the age of 15.

• not self employed.

• not a full time student.

• Birth Certificate, Medicare or Bank / Credit card, and

• Current driver’s license or passport.

What does it cost? If you are currently looking for work and gain approval by the Australian Government, you will be fully funded for your training under the Program.

Do I need to purchase any course materials? No, all Course materials are provided by the College.

Can I study and work? Yes, all participants are encouraged to continue to look for work and still complete your course.

Do I need to submit assignments and do home work in order to get my Certificate? Yes, compliance with each training course requires students to submit and be deemed competent in various assignments and home work.

How do I find out more information? Please call the College on (07) 5521 0144, or visit www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au and click on the link ‘for people looking for training’.

The Productivity Places Program is an Australian Government Initiative. For more information visit www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au