New training program produces a stronger workforce faster!
New Laba Alliance employees will undergo a revamped formalised training program which will better prepare them for work. The two week program is conducted full time and includes classroom education and some ‘on the job’ work experience, before the commencement of employment.
The course is based on 6 of the main modules from the Australian Hospitality Training Package taught by most TAFE Colleges in Australia. Students complete theory and assessment in workplace hygiene procedures, workplace health, safety & security procedures, clean & maintain premises, receive & store goods, organise & prepare food and basic methods of cookery.
The training delivered is a mixture of traditional classroom–style learning with text books, handouts and overheads. This is mixed with new technologies, videos via the internet and PowerPoint presentations.
Students will also put into practise the safety and procedures introduced in the classroom – with hands on practical time.
The training is conducted at the new Port Moresby Technical College Construction Training Facility (POMTECHCTF). This purpose built new facility was built by LNG PNG (Exxon) to train local people in basic work and construction skills for employment at the LNG Plant construction site.
This new training program structure will consolidate training time – and offer participants a solid foundation for then practising and improving their skills while they work. The previous program combined twice weekly training sessions with on the job training – yet took much longer for participants to become familiar with the concepts of rules, regulations, procedures and safety that are required to undertake work on at our Site, to do it well and do it safely.
First Food Handling Course – first graduates
In the first course intake in late July, 5 candidates from the four local impact villages were selected by LABA to participate in the Food Handling Course. They will be formally training in all aspects of food safety, handling & procedures.
20 females, a mixture of young and older women, both single & married, were selected to help bring equilibrium to the current gender mix employed at the site.
Training Supervisor Leanne Broadbent said “At the moment, many are very quiet, keen and attentive learners. When witnessing the buzz and commotion of a meal service, they are excited and keen to become part of that working environment.” She said. “All of these women are hoping to learn and have new experiences and ultimately be employed at the project.”
Facts and Figures – 1/8/2010 – 1/8/2011
• Training deliveries – 158
• Session hours delivered – 2133 hrs
• Attendees taught – 3384 man
• Manhours by training session – 4257.5 hrs
When they finish their course, they start work the following week on site in the kitchen and dining room. Their progress is monitored and it is considered that they are “on the job training”, to reinforce the principles learned at college.
The new graduates will also attend twiceweekly training sessions with their new colleagues. This program will be conducted each month, therefore generating 20 fully trained employees per month!
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Celebrating 1 year of Training at EPC3
New training program produces a stronger workforce faster!
New Laba Alliance employees will undergo a revamped formalised training program which will better prepare them for work. The two week program is conducted full time and includes classroom education and some ‘on the job’ work experience, before the commencement of employment.
The course is based on 6 of the main modules from the Australian Hospitality Training Package taught by most TAFE Colleges in Australia. Students complete theory and assessment in workplace hygiene procedures, workplace health, safety & security procedures, clean & maintain premises, receive & store goods, organise & prepare food and basic methods of cookery.
The training delivered is a mixture of traditional classroom–style learning with text books, handouts and overheads. This is mixed with new technologies, videos via the internet and PowerPoint presentations.
Students will also put into practise the safety and procedures introduced in the classroom – with hands on practical time.
The training is conducted at the new Port Moresby Technical College Construction Training Facility (POMTECHCTF). This purpose built new facility was built by LNG PNG (Exxon) to train local people in basic work and construction skills for employment at the LNG Plant construction site.
This new training program structure will consolidate training time – and offer participants a solid foundation for then practising and improving their skills while they work. The previous program combined twice weekly training sessions with on the job training – yet took much longer for participants to become familiar with the concepts of rules, regulations, procedures and safety that are required to undertake work on at our Site, to do it well and do it safely.
First Food Handling Course – first graduates
In the first course intake in late July, 5 candidates from the four local impact villages were selected by LABA to participate in the Food Handling Course. They will be formally training in all aspects of food safety, handling & procedures.
20 females, a mixture of young and older women, both single & married, were selected to help bring equilibrium to the current gender mix employed at the site.
Training Supervisor Leanne Broadbent said “At the moment, many are very quiet, keen and attentive learners. When witnessing the buzz and commotion of a meal service, they are excited and keen to become part of that working environment.” She said. “All of these women are hoping to learn and have new experiences and ultimately be employed at the project.”
When they finish their course, they start work the following week on site in the kitchen and dining room. Their progress is monitored and it is considered that they are “on the job training”, to reinforce the principles learned at college.
The new graduates will also attend twiceweekly training sessions with their new colleagues. This program will be conducted each month, therefore generating 20 fully trained employees per month!