ACCESS Program

What is the Access Program?

The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (the ACCESS Program) helps job seekers get better skills and improves their chances of getting a traineeship. The Program provides job seekers with individualised pre-vocational training, job search and post-placement support. The Program helps participants gain and maintain a traineeship, other employment or further education.

What does it cost?

The Access Program is funded by the Australian Government and is free if you are eligible.

How do I know if I am eligible?

You must be a job seeker who:

• is a registered job seeker (with Centrelink) or has been referred by a Youth Connections provider or a Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) officer.
• meets at least one of a number of conditions, for example: a person who has been registered with Centrelink or Job Services Australia as unemployed for three months or more at the commencement of the pre-vocational training course, a person with disability or a sole parent or sole guardian receiving a Parenting Payment (Single).

What training does Benchmark provide?

You will receive nationally accredited training from the Certificate II in Business (BSB20107) in the following units:

• BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
• BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment
• BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
• BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
• BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
• BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
• Job seeking skills (non-accredited)
• Interview techniques (non-accredited)

The Program will be conducted over 5 weeks and throughout this time, you are referred to interviews for any suitable traineeship positions that are available.

How can I apply?

   Access Program Flyer

This Program is funded by the Australian Government and eligibility criteria apples. Further information can be accessed from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) website.