Career Pathway Support

Career Pathway Support

The Thrive team offer an array of employment and career support from vocational training opportunities, job readiness programs and employment assistance.

MIGAS

Migas currently offers apprenticeships in the following fields and industries:

  • Metal
  • Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical Construction
  • Painting
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Horticulture

    • Please refer to the Migas website for the specific requirements of each apprenticeship: Migas Apprenticeships
    For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    WPC Group

    WPC Group offers apprenticeships and traineeships in:

  • Automotive (light and heavy weight)
  • Horticulture
  • Business

    • To apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship with WPC Group submit a cover letter and resume to recruitmentnsw@wpcgroup.org.au or visit their website on WPC Group.
    For further assistance with your resume and cover letter please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    Master Builders Association

    Master Builders Association specialise in apprenticeship opportunities in Constructions. Candidates who apply for an apprenticeship with Master Builders should have:

  • A Drivers Licence
  • Own Transport
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card)

    • For more information and specifics on apprenticeships with Master Builders Association please visit Master Builders Association
    For assistance or support in obtaining a white card please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    MEGT

    MEGT offers a range of apprenticeships and traineeships in a variety of industries. Positions are readily promoted and available online.

    For up to date apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities please visit: MEGT
    For assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    Pre-Apprenticeships

    Pre-apprenticeships are short taster courses that run anywhere between 3-4 weeks. These courses give you insight and firsthand experience in the industry of your choice.

    To apply for a suitable Pre-Apprenticeship course please visit Apprenticeship Career Australia for more info: Apprenticeship Careers
    For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    White Card

    Specifics of the Course:

  • One full day training course.
  • Bring 100 points of identification on the day of the course
  • Requires intermediate English skills (written and oral)
  • Mandatory for any work on construction sites, including traffic control work


    • Specifics of Booking

  • Requires a refundable bond of $100
  • Minimum age of 14


    • LMA Eligibility Criteria

  • Client must be under 25 years of age
  • Client has lived in Australia less than 5 years
  • Client must hold a humanitarian or migrant visa (subject to eligibility)
  • Client must live work or study in Liverpool, Fairfield or Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area


    • For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    Traffic Control

    Specifics of the Course:

  • Two courses in one: Traffic Controller (Blue card) and Implement Traffic Plans (Yellow card)
  • Two day theory course followed by half day assessment for blue card and 3 day work placement for Yellow Card (organised by the training provider)
  • Client will receive a 90 day certificate to work after the course. However, successful completion of the course requires a 3 day work placement to achieve the Yellow Card.
  • Requires intermediate English skills (written and oral)


    • Specifics of Booking

  • Requires a refundable bond of $150
  • Will require a White Card in order to work in the field. White card can be booked before the Traffic Control course takes place
  • Minimum age of 16


    • LMA Eligibility Criteria

  • Client must be under 25 years of age
  • Client has lived in Australia less than 5 years
  • Client must hold a humanitarian or migrant visa (subject to eligibility)
  • Client must live work or study in Liverpool, Fairfield or Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area


    • For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    Fork Lift

    Specifics of the Course:

  • 2 day course followed by 1 day assessment
  • Requires advanced English skills (written and oral). A $50 re-booking fee is required for those who fail the course first round.


    • Specifics of Booking

  • Requires a refundable bond of $150
  • Minimum age of 18


    • LMA Eligibility Criteria

  • Client must be under 25 years of age
  • Client has lived in Australia less than 5 years
  • Client must hold a humanitarian or migrant visa (subject to eligibility)
  • Client must live, work or study in Liverpool, Fairfield or Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area


    • For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408

    First Aid

    Specifics of the Course:

  • One day course with an online assessment
  • Online assessment must to be completed before the day of your course, and you must achieve a score of above 80% in order to pass
  • Requires advanced English skills (written and oral)
  • Course includes a short exam at the completion of the training


    • Specifics of Booking

  • Client must commit to completing the pre-assessment prior to attending the training
  • Requires a refundable bond of $100
  • No minimum age requirement


    • LMA Eligibility Criteria

  • Client must be under 25 years of age
  • Client has lived in Australia less than 5 years
  • Client must hold a humanitarian or migrant visa (subject to eligibility)
  • Client must live, work or study in Liverpool, Fairfield or Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area


    • For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.

    Security Training

    Specifics of the Course:

  • 102 hours of training that are completed across 10 days
  • Training runs across 10 days for 2 weeks (Monday to Friday)
  • Requires advanced English skills (written and oral)
  • Prior to being booked for training you will complete a Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) test with the training provider
  • Once you have passes the LLN test you will be enrolled into the training course


    • Specifics of Booking

  • Requires a refundable bond of $150
  • Minimum age of 18


    • LMA Eligibility Criteria

  • Client must be under 25 years of age
  • Client has lived in Australia less than 5 years
  • Client must hold a humanitarian or migrant visa (subject to eligibility)
  • Client must live, work or study in Liverpool, Fairfield or Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area


    • For further assistance or support please contact the Thrive team on thrive@lma.org.au or 0420 957 408.