+ Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Group Training)

Written for jobseekers

• Australian Apprenticeships (South Australia) - General information for jobseekers about what Australian Apprenticeships are and how you can access them. There are a a few minor differences between states, so there is also a Queensland Version and a Victorian Version
• Australian School Based Apprenticeships - You can start an Australian Apprenticeships while you are still at school, this tells you all about it!
• Indigenous Employment Programme (South Australia) - Maxima has a special programme to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access Australian Apprenticeships, both after secondary school and through Australian School Based Apprenticeships (South Australia).

Of more interest to employers

• Effective Training and Employment (South Australia) - Provides information to employers about the role and benefits of using a Group Training Organisation to manage Australian Apprenticeships, how Maxima can work with your organisation to get the best outcomes from the Australian Apprenticeship system and some of the vocations available. There are a a few minor differences between states, so there is also a Queensland Version and a Victorian Version
• Austalian Apprenticeships: Information for employers - A concise brochure about accessing Australian Apprenticeships through Maxima.
• Australian School Based Apprenticeships - There are many benefits for employers that become involved in Australian School Based Apprenticeships - this brochure briefly outlines some of them and how an ASBA can work within your business.
• Customer Service Charter - The standards of service we set for ourselves.

+ Vocational Training (Maxima Training Services)

Course information

• Certificate II in Business - Targeted at those performing a range of mainly routine tasks and working under direct supervision.
• Certificate III in Business - Designed for individuals in the workplace performing a range of general administrative duties.
• Certificate IV in Business - Suited to individuals who provide some leadership and guidance to others.
• Certificate IV in Business Administration - Provides a broad range of skills allowing clerical and administrative workers to effectively undertake a diverse range of duties.
• Frontline Management - Practical and effective training suitable for supervisors, team leaders and managers across all industries.
• Certificate IV in Project Management - Designed to provide the necessary skills to assist in the management of projects.
• Diploma of Business - Excellent for formalising current skills and knowledge gained in the workplace.
• Diploma of Management - Suitable for individuals at a supervisory level that may not have any formal qualifications in management.
• Diploma of Project Management - Provides individuals with some existing knowledge or experience with formal skills to lead teams and manage larger projects.

Forms and guides

• Qualification requirements and units of competence for all Certificates in Horticulture - A basic guide to the requirements for gaining a qualification in horticulture. This document lists all of the units and the required mix of units to gain a qualification in horticulture. All sector specific streams (e.g. floriculture, nursery, aboriculture, landscape etc) are included for all levels of qualification.
• RPL Application - Horticulture - Used ONLY for currently enrolled students.
• RPL Application - Business Services - Used ONLY for currently enrolled students.
• RPL Application - Retail Services - Used ONLY for currently enrolled students.
• RPL Application - Local Government - Used ONLY for currently enrolled students.

+ Environmental

• Community Water Grant - Maxima is mindful of it's environmental responsibilities. As a training provider delivering programmes in horticulture, we are in a position to help the wider community by teaching and promoting environmentally friendly ways of living and working.

+ Occupational health and safety

Quarterly OHS&W newsletter

• Summer 2011-12 - National WHS harmonisation update; We don't mean to nag, but....;Snake season; Employee assisatnce programme.
• Winter 2011 - Three incidents that all outdoor workers should think about; An apprentice, a member of staff and Maxima vie for WorkCover SA awards;The pace of change increasing; Time is running out on old licenses.
• Summer 2010/11 - Are you comfortable with the controls at your workplace?; Help is at hand; Maxima wins major OHS award; A site to behold; Bask in the warmth but be mindful of the hazards.
• Winter 2010 - Lifting our game; End the trend by reporting incidents;Winter weather heightens safety concerns; Team Queensland a sure bet.
• Summer 2009/10 - It's ok to talk openly about RCD's; National OHS system taking shape; Time to get SOPpy; Australia leads the world....unfortunately; Trainees shine in the sunshine state.
• Spring 2009 - Workers get gunned down; A battle that should be over; Water’s not that scarce yet; ....just the facts, not the sermon; Avoid awkward stretching and remember your training.
• Winter 2009 - Blood, sweat and hopefully no tears; Youth@work; We're hassling; Warm up for winter exersions; Focussing on reducing workplace injuries.

+ Documents for Maxima clients, temporary staff and Australian Apprentices

• Terms and conditions - For all services supplied by Maxima and includes any advice or recommendations. This shall include but is not limited to the provision of staff on a permanent, fixed term contract or temporary basis, or other such employment related services.
• AON facility group personal and accident insurance: Product disclosure statement (PDS) and Policy wording - Maxima offers the opportunity for temporary staff and Australian Apprentices to obtain personal and accident insurance. If you are considering accepting this offer, you should read this document carefully.