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We have put together a selection of articles and resources to help you with your day-to-day life as an apprentice.
I've learnt a lot in my time as an apprentice. There's always something new and I try to learn as much as I can.Thomas Payton, 2019 HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice of the Year
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Tips for a successful apprenticeship
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Oct 22
Memory retention
Memory is the ability of the mind by which information is programmed, stored, and retrieved.
Memory is vital to our experiences. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. If we coul...
Oct 22
Safe use of portable ladders
Each year there are dozens of serious incidents where workers have fallen from ladders. Most of these incidents involve a ladder being used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Mar 22
Manual handling safety
Hazardous manual handling is one of the main causes of workplace injuries and covers a wide range of activities when you use force to lift, push, pull, hold, restrain, throw or carry something. When doing work that involves manual...
Feb 22
Slips, trips and falls: on the same level
Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injuries at construction workplaces. The most common ones are musculoskeletal injuries (sprains and strains), cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations but more serious injuries can al...
Feb 22
Using hand and power tools safely
Using hand tools incorrectly – or tools that are not fit for purpose or not suited to the person using them have resulted in many injuries at construction workplaces.
Jun 26
Working with hazardous chemicals safely
Chemicals are found all over the jobsite and some of them are more hazardous than others. Container labels and safety data sheets will give you information about the hazards of materials you work with.
Feb 22
Sun protection and extreme heat
As the weather warms up, it's important to know the risks associated with sun exposure and how working in hot conditions can lead to life threatening conditions.
Mar 22
Apprentice health and wellbeing
Maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle so you can meet the demands of your apprenticeship.
May 26
Confidence in the workplace
Confident apprentices are positive, productive, good motivators and great role models.
May 26
Employer expectations
A strong work ethic and a positive attitude are just some of the attributes you'll be expected to show as an apprentice.
May 26
Goal setting made easy
Decide what you want to achieve in life and take the steps to get you there.
May 26
Top 10 tips to manage your time
Learn how to manage your time more effectively with Top 10 tips.
May 26
Know your work health and safety rights and responsibilities
Being an employee requires you to be aware of health and safety at work.
May 26
Terms you need to know
This glossary will help you understand some of the terms you'll hear when you take on an apprenticeship.
May 26
Online timesheets for apprentices
Submitting an online timesheet is easy. Check out our tutorial to find out how.
May 26