Workplace Life Skills Toolbox
Apprentice/Trainee Support.
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Workplaces have a vital role to play in providing supportive environments that promote mental health, wellbeing and resilience in their people.
Overview
The move from school and the first few years in any industry can be difficult. This workshop provides practical support to young apprentices and trainees as they make the transition into the workforce. Budgeting & Finances, Mental Health & Wellbeing, SALT, Alcohol & other drugs, Conflict Resolution, Bullying & Harassment, Healthy Relationships.
Who should attend?
Apprentices or Trainees
Learning outcomes
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Budgeting & Finances
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to develop a personal budget and strategies for managing spending, saving and investing.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to increase resilience and well-being, distinguish between mental illness and mental health and understand where to seek help.
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SALT – Suicide Prevention
At the conclusion of this session, participants will gain a greater understanding of suicide, identify signs and symptoms that a person may be thinking about suicide, appropriately respond and assist the person to seek help. This session will be facilitated by two Facilitator’s to ensure emotional safety.
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Alcohol & Other Drugs
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of alcohol, other drugs, the risks and harms associated with the use of alcohol and or other drugs, signs and symptoms of addictive behaviour, industry testing, and where to access help.
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Communication & Conflict Resolution
At the conclusion of this fully activity-based session, participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to use effective communication skills in the workplace, identify bias and barriers to communication and utilise effective listening techniques. In addition, participants will be able to identify their individual conflict styles and use techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
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Bullying & Harassment
At the conclusion of this activity session, participants will be able to identify and appropriately respond to bullying and harassment in the workplace, understand their legal and ethical obligations with regard to bullying and harassment and where to seek additional support. The session will take place as an interactive digital quiz.
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Healthy Relationships
At the conclusion of this session, the participants will have a greater understanding of healthy relationships and have an increased ability to utilise self-reflection and appropriate communication style to enhance workplace and personal relationships.
Key messages
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To support the development of mentally healthy and supportive workplaces
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To support the learning of skills that increase well-being and sense of agency
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To support the mental health and wellbeing of apprentices and trainees
Summary
Duration
1 day or modules across time
Cost
Please enquire
Delivery
In person
Pax
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 20
Setting
All OzHelp courses are run in-house by request only
Training Terms & Conditions
No charge
to reschedule. Please contact us and state clearly the date of your current booking and your preferred alternate date and location.
Full course refund
if more than 2 weeks notice. (less third party fees and charges).
50% refund
if less than 2 weeks notice.
No refund
if less than 1 week notice.
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