For the second year running, Wongutha CAPS is hosting a group of school-based trainees. Harold Madden and Guy Evans are completing a 12 month Certificate II in Agriculture on the Wongutha property, while Kristy O’Brien is doing Certificate II in Business at Wongutha with additional experience at the CBH office in Esperance. Traineeships are paid positions where trainees can earn while they learn. Trainees are instructed in a variety of areas relevant to their certificate. Guy and Harold gain experience in animal husbandry, fencing skills, machinery use and servicing, water supply issues, waste removal, gardens and lawn care as well as some building maintenance. Kristy is training in office duties such as filing, computer skills and phone usage. There is a particular emphasis on grounding the Trainees in OH&S, First Aid and driver training, with all three progressing through their learner’s permits towards a full drivers licence. At the end of the 12 month program, trainees receive a Certificate II from Curtin VTEC. This is recognized Australia wide and should establish these trainees towards a secure future in their chosen industry. Second-year students who prove themselves this year and complete their VET certificates can apply to do a school-based traineeship in 2010. At the time of writing this post, 12 of this years students have shown interest in traineeships at Wongutha.
Archive for October, 2009
Hostel life is one of the elements that makes a student’s stay at Wongutha CAPS enjoyable.
Hostel manager Wayne Rogan and his staff place family life and Christian teaching as a high priority when looking after the boarders.
Wayne instills a sense of security and trust between staff and students which enables students to come to the staff if they have issues or concerns just as they would at home. Staff are keen to ensure that boarders receive training in life skills and are able to participate in local sport competitions.
The hostel staff are committed to enriching the lives of the young people in their charge, ensuring a happy and wholesome stay.
With a good mix of physical activity, positive encouragement and varied entertainment, students find that their stay at Wongutha is memorable and supportive of their educational program.
