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Training Programs

Get job ready!

Eager to get a job, but not sure where to start? Our training programs offer a pathway to employment for Western Australians with disability and equip you with the core skills you’ll need the workplace.

There are three ways to train with Good Sammy Enterprises: through our nationally recognised Certified Traineeships, our Licence Programs and our specially designed Good Sammy Academy Programs. Our training is delivered by experienced and friendly professionals. We keep class sizes small so that every student receives the individual support and attention they need.


Certified Traineeships

A Good Sammy Enterprises Certified Traineeship is a great alternative to the traditional education system. We offer practical, hands-on experience across a variety of sectors, including Supply Chain Operations, Retail, Hospitality, and Business Administration.

You can undertake a Certified Traineeship as an adult or while you are completing your Year 11, or 12 studies. Every traineeship we offer counts towards your West Australian Certificate of Education.

As people’s love for online shopping continues to grow, so does the demand for Supply Chain Operations specialists. 

In this traineeship, you’ll learn the processes and technologies that keep the global e-commerce industry running smoothly.  

This qualification provides a pathway to roles such as: 

  • Logistics Operator 
  • Supply Chain Administrator 
  • Warehouse Operator 

You will develop skills in: 

  • Understanding safety 
  • Workplace communication & customer service 
  • Understanding warehouse logistics 
  • Manual handling technical skills 
  • Picking, packing, processing and dispatching orders 

This course is great for people who like: 

  • Process and routine 
  • Having clear goals 

 

Submit an enquiry

Retail is one of Australia’s biggest industries (and maybe one of the most exciting!).   

A qualification in retail is very versatile and will also help you learn valuable life skills like communication and money management.  

This qualification provides a pathway to roles such as: 

  • Retail Assistant 
  • Sales Assistant 
  • Assistant Manager (Retail) 

You will develop skills in: 

  • Customer service 
  • Visual merchandising 
  • Money handling & using point-of-sale systems 
  • Accepting and processing donations 

This course is great for people who like: 

  • Being around new people 
  • Helping others  

 

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An administration team plays a key part in any business. They keep people connected and business running smoothly – responding to new client requests, developing business documents, scheduling people’s time, and more!  

What’s particularly exciting about a certificate in Business Administration is that the number of sectors you can work in are endless. Doctor’s surgeries, warehouses, universities, small businesses – almost every company needs admin personnel. 

This qualification provides a pathway to roles such as: 

  • Business Support 
  • Administration Assistant 
  • Data Entry Clerk 

You will develop skills in: 

  • Data entry and spreadsheets 
  • Customer service 
  • Responding to emails and answering phones 
  • Office inventory management 

This course is great for people who like: 

  • Working in a team 
  • Working indoors with technology 

 

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Hospitality is a skillset sought-after around the world. This course will get you job-ready for a role in the food service industry and offers practical experience through our Good Thanks Café.   

This qualification provides a pathway to roles such as: 

  • Café Attendant 
  • Catering Assistant 
  • Barista 

You will develop skills in: 

  • Customer service 
  • Food handling and preparation 
  • Safe and hygienic food-based practices 
  • Money handling and using point-of-sale systems 

 

Submit an enquiry


Licences

Having a licence to drive can open up more opportunities for employment. Whether you need a driver’s licence, a truck licence or a forklift licence, we can help!

Enquire about our Licence Programs


Academy Programs

Our Academy Programs are foundational courses that teach key life skills for independent living and employability. Many of our Academy graduates go on to work for Good Sammy Enterprises or progress into a Certified Traineeship.

The Work Ready program supports people with disability to prepare for entering the workforce.

Work Ready is an interactive training program designed for anyone with a disability who wants to improve their job finding skills or is seeking open employment.

Through a series of interactive workshops, participants will:

  • Set career goals that align with personal interests and strengths
  • Learn how to search for job opportunities
  • Create resumes and cover letters that stand out
  • Practice interview skills
  • Gain the tools needed to succeed in finding and keeping a job

How long does the program run for?

The Work Ready program runs for 5 weeks (4 hour sessions).

What does it cost?

Our pricing is tailored to the individual support you need, starting at $1476.45. You will need the correct NDIS funding to join the Work Ready program. If you’re not sure about your funding, our Training Team can help you understand your eligibility. More information is also available in our FAQs below. Prices are subject to change.

How do I apply?

Submit an enquiry

Work Skills is a training program that focuses on developing essential workplace skills.

In the Work Skills program, you’ll develop important skills to help you enter a workplace with confidence.

Through 10 weekly interactive workshops, you will learn how to:

  • Understand work routines and professional boundaries
  • Learn about workplace health and safety
  • Improve speaking, listening and online communication skills
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues
  • Learn how to work with a diverse team

The confidence and capability you’ll build through this foundational program will set you up for success as you move into further training or employment.

How long does the program run for?

The Work Skills program runs for 10 weeks. Sessions will run on Tuesdays, 9am to 1pm (4 hours).

What does it cost?

Our pricing is tailored to the individual support you need, starting at $1,926.85. You will need the correct NDIS funding to join the Work Ready program. If you’re not sure about your funding, our Training Team can help you understand your eligibility. More information is also available in our FAQs below. Prices are subject to change.

How do I apply?

Submit an enquiry

 


Our Academy Programs are proudly supported by Beyond Bank

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Good Sammy Enterprises is an NDIS Registered Provider (HDS41971).  We are registered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide:

  • 0102 Assistance to access and maintain employment or higher education
  • 0106 Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports
  • 0107 Daily personal activities
  • 0108 Assistance with travel or transport arrangements
  • 0117 Development of life skills
  • 0125 Participation in community, social and civic activities
  • 0133 Specialised supported employment
  • 0136 Group and centre based activities
  • Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans

You could be eligible for funding for your disability through an organisation separate from the NDIS. The funding pathways might include: 

  • Department of Communities: The Department of Communities operates a number of services to support Western Australians living with disability, their families and carers, through various programs, initiatives and strategies.  
  • Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA): If your disability is the result of a motor vehicle accident, a claim could be made through ICWA. 
  • WorkCover WA: If your disability is the result of a workplace injury, a claim could be made through WorkCover WA.

You can also pay for support services upfront. Our support pricing can be downloaded here. 

For more help, email [email protected] or phone 9463 0500. 

You need to be on the NDIS to be eligible to for our Life Skills, Discovery, and HYPE Academy Programs.  

To become a NDIS Participant, you must: 

  1. Have a permanent impairment that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities; or have a developmental delay.
  2. Be aged less than 65 when you first apply to enter the NDIS.
  3. Live in Australia in an NDIS area on a specific date.
  4. Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or Protected Special Category visa.

For additional information about eligibility please visit the National Disability Insurance Scheme website. 

Need help joining the NDIS or checking your eligibility? 

If you’re unsure about your eligibility to receive NDIS funding, or if you are eligible but are not sure about the next step, we can assist. You can contact us on 9463 0500 or email [email protected] with the Subject Line ‘Help with the NDIS’  

Note: If you are applying for a job in our corporate office, you do not need to be a NDIS participant.  

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