Skills Institute
Skills Institute - Skills for Life Student Support
Program Background
The Skills for Life model is aimed at all trainees and apprentices irrespective of industry background. The model provides life skills development, personal counselling, disability support, advisory/referral services, financial advice / support and career pathway counselling to apprentices, spanning individuals 15 years of age to mature age apprentices. The model involves an enhanced induction program for apprentices that includes a major component of life skills education and support, a mentor/coaching program for workplace supervisors to provide them with skills to assist trainees and apprentices through effective communication strategies; and a mentoring/coaching program for Skills Institute Trainers and Assessors who work with apprentices and trainees to enhance communication and focus on life skills development. The program will support apprentices from their first day of training through to completion of their apprenticeship.
Student Support Services Provided by OzHelp
OzHelp Tasmania provides FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support services for all students enrolled at the Skills Institute experiencing difficulties such as:
- Conflict resolution
- Communication breakdowns
- Dealing with anger
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Financial stress and debt management
- Problem solving
- Pathway planning
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- Drugs and Alcohol
- Gambling
- Depression
- Thoughts of self harm
- Dealing with grief and loss
- Suicide
- Disability issues
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If any of the above issues affect you or you have concerns, contact OzHelp to have a confidential discussion, request an appointment or set up a meeting. OzHelp staff can catch up with you at a time and place that suits you and assist you in finding some practical solutions.
Resources and Fact Sheets
OzHelp has a number of organisations, contacts and resources that support the services provided.
The resources and fact sheets provided on our site are starting point to seeking information. By clicking on the links to other recommended sites you will be able to access a wider range of resources and professional organisations.
