Hit the ground running

Australian Construction Training Services Pty Ltd (ACTS) proudly offers clients our unique Hit the Ground Running package – enabling them to work shortly after arrival in Australia.

This package allows tradesmen and women the opportunity to enter the workforce in rapid time by being industry compliant and fully conversant with all legislative requirements associated with their working in the Australian construction industry.

The Hit the Ground Running package includes:

  • AQF Level III Qualification;
  • General Safety Induction Card (GSI);
  • Business Management Course (BMC) (if required in the state of residence);
  • The facilitation of paperwork for the licence application;
  • Association membership.

The advantages of the package are many, including;

  • The AQF Level III Qualification allows application for Pathway E migration;
  • Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) recognition;
  • An Australian nationally-recognised qualification;
  • A pre-requisite facility for licences;
  • The ability to employ and supervise on Australian worksites.
  • 100% Money back guaranteed.

What if I don’t do this package?

  • No work can be undertaken on a worksite in Australia without a General Safety Induction Card. There are heavy fines and imprisonment for some breaches;
  • Operating as a contractor, without a licence in Australia, leads to fines up to $7000 and working without a contract attracts fines of up to $1500;
  • Operating as a contractor without a license can lead to forfeit of payment and void insurance;
  • Association Members have access to legal advice, insurance (required by all workers), networking opportunities, industry consultation and peer advice, monthly magazines and advertising opportunity.

Note: This package is an all inclusive offer. Any candidate can refuse any part of this package. However the price of the package does not change. This “Hit The Ground Running” package will expire three months after applicants enter into Australia. Applicants are advised to contact A.C.T.S as soon as possible after entering Australia.

Wage and Income Comparisons

This graph depicts actual wages and income figures for the construction industry for 2008. We have collated average figures from around Australia to give the applicants an indication of the difference between employer sponsorship, standard employee statue, and trade contractor’s rates. The following amounts and based on averages from around Australia (before tax) and will vary from state to state.

hit the ground running wage and income comparison graph

Source: Information sourced from QLD Government: www.wageline.qld.gov.au.(2008).
All information is correct as of 17 Feb 2008.

Fully licenced AQF Level III Tradesman will give you approx three times the income plus the added freedom of being your own boss.

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