Services provided

Services

Training and Support

Whilst utilising the OzHelp Foundation ACT model for guidance, the program has been adjusted and modified to suit Tasmania’s needs.

OzHelp Foundation Tasmania provides training and support to all members of the Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry. It is about making sure that apprentices and workers are able to keep moving forward in their personal and professional life.

Training is based on agreements between employers and OzHelp Tasmania to set up and deliver training to its workers and apprentices at a time suitable to all parties.

Support services are available by contacting OzHelp at any time. A support services flyer can be found here.

Training Services

The Training Service include:

  • The OzHelp Life Skills ‘Tool Box’
  • Industry Leadership Training (Mentoring)

Support Services

The Support Service includes:

  • Apprentice and young worker support
  • Financial coaching
  • Drug and alcohol counselling
  • Personal counselling for industry workers and their family members

The OzHelp support services are provided in a respectful and confidential manner and are available FREE of charge to all building and construction apprentices and workers.

OzHelp Life Skills 'Tool Box'

The OzHelp Life Skills ‘Tool Box’ is a 48-hour nationally-accredited program developed by OzHelp specifically for apprentices entering the Building and Construction Industry to help develop resilience and well being, and to enable them to take more effective control of their lives. The course provides a practical and user friendly resource for apprentices on issues such as - Decision Making, Negotiation and Problem Solving, Budgeting, Communication, Work Leisure Balance, Dealing with Difficult Behaviour and Understanding Emotions.

It is made up of 12 four-hour (half day) sessions which are designed to be completed over the first two years of an apprenticeship. However various options can be accommodated to suit employers, apprentices and workers.

Currently programs are running using the following schedules:

  • Three full days per year, for two years.
  • Two full days per year over three years.
  • Twelve half day sessions over two years.
  • A one day introduction to OzHelp, the Life Skills program and support services that OzHelp provide. This has been developed primarily for third year apprentices
  • A half day introduction to OzHelp, the Life Skills program and support services that OzHelp provide. This has been developed primarily for workplace supervisors and mentors.