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The first Security RTO to be awarded Contract for the Productivity Places Program

PSG Australia announced on 18 April 2008, that it was the first security RTO in Melbourne to receive a contract from the Australian Government for delivery of the Productivity Places Program.  Eligible applicants may now undertake fully funded training in the Certificate II in Security Operations and Certificate III in Security Operations qualifications at PSG Australia.  More details on the program are available from PSG Australia by calling 1300 880 460.

Productivity Places Program 

http://www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au/home.htm

As part of its Skilling Australia for the future initiative, the government recognises the importance of nationally endorsed training in assisting job seekers to acquire skills and gain lasting employment and assisting existing workers to update or upgrade their skills.

The government has allocated 450,000 training places over four years to ensure that Australians develop the skills that industry needs. The training places will be delivered in an industry-driven system, ensuring that training is more responsive to the needs of enterprises and individuals.  The training places will be available from 1 April 2008.

Of the total training places, 175,000 will be allocated to job seekers.

The Certificate III in Security Operations is a funded qualification.

What does it cost?

If you are looking for work, the Australian Government will fully fund training under the Program.

Am I eligible for a training place?

To be eligible for a training place, you need to be currently looking for work. You also need to be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia and be over the age of 15. Some other eligibility

criteria apply, this is available from your local training organisation or employment service provider.

You also need to be assessed by your employment service provider or training organisation as having capacity to benefit from the training.

PSG Australia was one of 20 private RTO's to partcipate in the joint ACPET/DEST Reframing the Future project.

The ACPET 2007 project focus is the development of skills to implement the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF 2007) introduced on 1 July 2007 .  This is an issue that is of great interest to ACPET members. The project involves three States: VIC, TAS & WA through three National Teleconferences and three State Focus Groups. PSG Australia's Paul Simmons, pictured below, represented the company for the project.

The second VIC State Focus Group met at the ACPET Melbourne office on Tuesday 18 September as part of the Reframing the Future Project.  We were delighted to welcome Jan Mulcahy VRQA VET Registration Manager, who gave an overview of the new auditing systems currently being introduced, an update on the progress and was very pleased to answer questions on particular issues experienced by the RTO’s.

One of the overall aims of the project is to produce an AQTF 2007 Frequently Asked Questions report

which will be available to our members on the ACPET website in early December 2007.

WA Police Commissioner Approves PSG Australia

The WA Police Commissioner has approved PSG Australia's parent company - C.A.R.E. Employment & Training Services Pty Ltd as a Course Provider under Regulation 16 (3) of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997.

Now new entrants to the Western Australian Security Industry can undertake the Certificate II in Security Operations with the company.  Eligible applicants will be able to undertake Free training under the Australian Government Work Skills Voucher Programme.

For more information go to our Certificate II in Security Operations page.

New Courses Under Development

PSG Australia is constantly looking to identify new courses that the company can deliver to satisfy the growing damand for vocational training here in Australia and overseas.

Several new courses are being designed by PSG Australia for delivery in 2008, subject to approval of the Victoria Reqgistration and Qualifications Authority

Animation

CUF60101 Advanced Diploma of Screen (Animation)

CUF50401 Diploma of Screen (Animation)

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

TDT61002 Advanced Diploma of Logistics Management

TDT51002 Diploma of Logistics Management

Nursing

HLT61107 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Division 2)

HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing (Division 2)

Financial Management

FNS51104 Diploma of Financial Risk Management

FNS50404 Diploma of Insurance Services

Tie Up With Overseas Consultants

PSG Australia recently announced that is has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with a leading Indian company for the delivery of PSG training programs on the sub-continent.  Mr. Ashis Pandit, CEO, Overseas Consultants travelled to Australia for the signing of the agreement.  We look forward to a prosperous and successful future together.

Overseas Consultants are a well respected and diverse company.  Their services includes:

• Education and training
• Film and television production
• Project management
• Study tours
• Foreign trade

For more information on Overseas Consultants please visit their website.

AIBC India Conference

The Australia India Business Council is holding its 2nd India Conference in Melbourne 10-11 May 2007.  PSG will present one of the Hot Topics to the delegates

Milestones

PSG has continued to acheive significant milestones during 2006:

• Zero injuries
• 100% contract compliance
• 99.98% customer satisfaction ratings

PSG Media Features

Watch an ABC News story on PSG

Read an Anti-Fraud article from The Age

Read a theft article from The Age

G20 Forum Protests

Protestors had converged at an anti-globalisation rally in the city while the world's financial leaders met at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Riots broke out several times and a number of police were injured.

Several PSG clients and their buildings were in the direct firing line of the protests.  Our security team provided our clients' buildings with external protection that prevented loss or damage.

Protesters attack police lines at the G20 Forum

TRADE MISSION TO INDIA

The City of Melbourne and Ai Group are currently conducting the 2006 BPC Mission to Mumbai and Delhi from 4-9 September 2006.

This Mission has been designed to provide a cost-effective entry to the Indian market, expose mission members to one of the world’s fastest growing economies and provide a comprehensive business-matching program for mission participants to identify real project opportunities.

Stephen Manallack from the Australia India Business Council and a Communication Consultant has kindly agreed to provide a mission diary.

Day one

Day two

Day three

Day four

Day five

Day six

EXPORT BOOST FOR MELBOURNE SECURITY FIRM 

Victorian Minister for Manufacturing and Export, André Haermeyer, and the Member for Melbourne, Bronwyn Pike, today announced a $10,000 grant to Care Employment & Training Services Pty Ltd to help the firm to actively explore export opportunities.

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PRS03 UPGRADE
 
As of March 2005, the Asset Training Package PRS03 was implemented by the Victorian Police - Licensing Services Division.

All Security Guards, Crowd Controllers, Bodyguards, Control Room Operators and Investigators are now required to UPDATE THEIR TRAINING!

Requirements to upgrade are as follows: 

• if licence expiry date is before 1 July 2006 - upgrade must be completed before this date.

• if licence expiry date is on or between 1 July 2006 and 31 August 2007 - upgrade must be completed before the current licence expires.

• if the licence expiry date is on or between 1 September 2007 and 30 June 2008 - upgrade must be completed before 1 September 2007.

General Manager Awarded Outstanding Student of the Year Award

On Wednesday, 19 March 2006, PSG Australia's general manager received Chisholm Institute's Outstanding Student Award 2005 from the School of Business and Management.  Here Paul is pictured delivering the keynote speech at the Awards Ceremony.

PSG Australia's General Manager Returns to work after helping with "the most successful Commonwealth Games ever"

In January, 2006, our general manager, Paul Simmons was asked by the Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination, Department of Victorian Communities to coordinate the security for Melbourne Park during the Games.

Paul's responsibilities included managing a security workforce of up to 800 guards for the Gymnastics, Cycling, Basketball and Netball competitions.  He also played a role in the Athletes Parade for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

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Security Operation Recovers $100,000 worth of stolen goods

Over $100,000 of stolen goods were recovered by the police after PSG Australia's security team identified and arrested a gang of professional theives targetting Melbourne retail outlets.