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When it comes to the first day of a new role, you might find yourself feeling nervous or excited or unsure —or a combination of many feelings! Even more so if this is your first day in a new career you’ve been pursuing. In preparing yourself for your first day and a new career, it’s […]

We’ve all had mentors in different stages of learning – from early caregivers and educators to that teacher in high school who made a huge difference. A mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser, usually one who has something valuable to teach. Mentoring is an important aspect of our approach to training. People tend to […]

Aged care is a rewarding sector in which you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The pandemic has highlighted the importance and value of aged care services in Australia, and also identified areas for improvement. Now is the time to ensure that the sector is supported by compassionate and highly […]

As society continues to open up, many people and institutions are returning to face-to-face learning. While at Selmar we understand there are many advantages to online study, it’s easy to forget that there are just as many benefits to learning in the classroom. That’s why we’re introducing a new classroom study delivery mode for our […]

There are many reasons to work in aged care. If you’re interested in this sector you probably know already that it’s more than just a job. Working in aged care is an opportunity to engage in fulfilling work, make a meaningful contribution to society, cultivate valuable skills, and foster rewarding relationships. Aged care is not […]

The need for staff to fill the increasing number of aged care jobs across Australia continues to grow with the demand for aged care services. It’s not just more workers required to support the aged care sector — high quality, well-trained aged care workers are needed to deliver exceptional care for all. The aged care […]

When it comes time to start placement, many learners are curious about how to go about finding an aged care facility to complete their required hours. At Selmar, our Practical Placement Coordinator Michelle Gleeson plays a key role in every learner’s placement journey. Practical placement is an essential and highly valuable part of getting qualified […]

The job application process is an exciting part of the journey to achieve your career goals. Now is the time to showcase what you have learnt through your training, explore job options and meet with a prospective employer in an aged care job interview. To set yourself up to shine during the aged care job […]

Practical, hands-on learning experiences are an essential part of your early childhood education course. This is why practical placement is incorporated into early childhood education and care courses – to ensure that every learner has the opportunity to apply everything they’re learning and get real-life knowledge in the workplace. The practical placement hours of a […]

Gaining experience in a particular field of work to improve your employment prospects often seems tricky. You can get the qualifications required by undertaking the relevant course, but how about getting those on-the-job skills? A course that incorporates practical placement or work placement can be a game-changer. You can acquire the necessary qualification for your […]

Practical placement is a hugely beneficial element of your early childhood course, which gives you the opportunity to apply what you have been learning in a real-life setting. With the guidance of early childhood professionals as well as your trainer, placement offers you the ability to gain new knowledge and skills within a workplace environment. […]

Practical placement plays a crucial role in our early childhood education programs to ensure that learners gain relevant, real-life skills for an impactful career. Hence why we have created a placement journal which focuses on the essential skill of critical reflection. While practical placement involves a lot of hands-on training presenting an opportunity to develop a […]

 It’s one thing to read about working in early childhood education but getting in there and gaining hands-on experience is a vital part of your childcare course training. That’s why your childcare course is likely to have a practical placement component as a course requirement. It’s this real-world work experience that really enables our learners to graduate […]

Selmar’s practical placement co-ordinator, Kylie Jackson is passionate about the importance practical work placement plays for students and takes great pride in making it a valuable and positive experience.     We all know what an important industry early childhood education is. Providing nurturing care as well as play-based learning experiences to enhance children’s development during the […]

We’ve all been caught in the dilemma of trying to find a job with no experience under your belt. The job ads ask for on the job experience, but how can you get that experience when no one will give you a go without it? It seems impossible! Thankfully we have discovered the key to […]

Starting work placement can be scary. New people, new environment and putting your new skills and know-how to the test. To make it easier and help you start work placement with confidence, we’ve compiled a handy guide with tips to get you prepped. Know where you’re going: Do a trial run to get to your […]

After extensive consultation with industry leaders about what industries need in training and graduates, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee endorsed the CHC Community Services & HLT Health Training Packages. As part of this, work placement is a compulsory part of completing an aged care qualification. Given Aged Care is hands on work, learning by doing makes sense! […]

While everyone undertaking a child care course or an aged care course has to undertake work placement, there are ways to really make the most of this experience. When on work placement, it is important to be actively engaged with your environment to ensure you truly learn from experienced educators at your placement centre. When searching […]