SPARK Conservation and Ecosystem Management Taster Program
SPARK have collaborated with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO:0101), The Umbrella Collective and the Ginninderry Conservation Trust, to deliver an innovative accredited training program focused on skills development and field experience within the Conservation and Ecosystem Management sector. This program will introduce participants to career options and the range of vocational pathways including Australian Apprenticeships.
Targeting people living across the Canberra region who are 17 years of age or older and have completed high school/college, this SPARK program includes:
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – CPCWHS1001
- Prevent crystalline silica exposure – NAT10830001
- Identify and report asbestos containing materials – NAT11084001
- Contribute to workplace health and safety processes – AHCWHS302
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases – AHCCHM307
- Transport and store chemicals – AHCCHM304
- Control weeds – AHCPMG301
Commencing Wednesday 30 April 2025, this 9 week program will run three days per week (Wednesday – Friday, 18 hours per week), and provide a combination of theory, practical hands on learning, experience operating machinery, and live training within the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. Please note the program will be delivered at 2 locations – CIT Bruce and Ginninderry.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Places may be available under the ACT’s Fee-Free TAFE program for those that meet eligibility criteria. Fee-Free TAFE is a jointly funded initiative of the ACT and Australian governments.
Interested individuals must meet the following criteria:
- be at least 17 years of age and not enrolled at school or college
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or eligible VISA holder
- be living or working in the ACT.
INFORMATION SESSION
An information session will be held on Wednesday 2 April 2025, 11am – 1pm at UnitingCare Kippax, Corner of Luke Street and Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT.
The information session will provide individuals with advice on program content, eligibility criteria and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program. It is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend this session.
This is a two-part session broken into:
- an information presentation followed by
- a selection session for eligible individuals.
To register for the information session please contact Mel on 1800 316 900, email spark@ginninderry.com or scan the QR code in the attached flyer.