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Hi Everyone, As many predicted, lockdown has been extended. Earlier today, the Victorian Government announced that we will come out of lockdown at 11:59pm on Tuesday 27th July. We're reaching out directly to all immediately impacted customers, noting that only the following training will be conducted during the lockdown: High-Risk Work Licenses (DG, LF and WP) Construction Induction (White Card) If you didn't catch my last post, here's the rules that apply to adult education. I know it might be a bit boring, but please have a close read before sending your staff to any form of training over the next few days. [T]he conduct of essential adult education services pertaining to the following occupations and activities for: training and assessment for infection control, high-risk work licenses and high-risk work credentials and construction induction (white card), that ensure workplace and public safety in permitted work premises or for permitted workers; or study for final year...

Deja Vu anyone? Victoria enters Lockdown 5.0 from 11:59pm tonight until 11:59pm on Tuesday 20th July (we hope!). Check out the Statement from the Premier on Dan Andrew's Twitter Feed here. The advice for this lockdown is the same as last time - RTO's are incredibly limited in terms of what training is allowed to proceed. In WAM Training's operations (the same applying to all RTO's in our sector), we are only permitted to proceed with the following course categories: high-risk work licenses construction induction (white card) Here's the rules that apply to adult education. I know it might be a bit boring, but please have a close read before sending your staff to any form of training over the next few days. [T]he conduct of essential adult education services pertaining to the following occupations and activities for: training and assessment for infection control, high-risk work licenses and high-risk work credentials and construction induction (white card), that ensure workplace and...

That's right. We're back to (COVID) normal from 11:59pm on Thursday 10th June onwards.  As much as we're keen as mustard to recommence, we thought we'd wait until Friday morning to kick things off again. You'll notice one minor change at our Laverton North Training Facility - Mandatory QR Code Check-In. In line with Government directives, you'll see QR Code Check-In posters prominently displayed at all of our building entrances. Please be sure to check-in to help keep everyone safe (and don't be afraid to ask for help if you're not sure how to use it)!via GIPHYA friendly reminder:Please be sure to bring your facemask and wear it before coming insideWe'll be temperature checking all trainees upon arrivalStay home if you're unwell or meant to be isolatingDon't forget social distancing - keep 1.5m away from others We're really looking forward to seeing you.If you require further information or assistance, please call our office on 1800 143 343. All the best, Aaron Monaghan General...

Whilst I'd hoped to not be writing this post, I can't say I'm surprised. Melbourne's circuit breaker restrictions have been extended by a further 7 days, now forecast to be gradually lifted from 11:59pm Thursday 10th of June. WAM Training has received advice directly from Business Victoria and the Department of Education - both confirming that face-to-face vocational training is not allowed to occur during the extension, with the following exceptions: high-risk work licenses construction induction (white card) We are in the process of contacting all of our customers who have training scheduled during the extension. If you haven't heard from us yet - sit tight, we'll be in touch very soon. Whilst googling profusely to find the official rules as published by the Premier's Office, I couldn't help but notice that several RTO's throughout Melbourne continue to offer their entire suite of courses face-to-face. Let's hope that we don't see further outbreaks as a result of failure to follow...

Here we go yet again! The “Return of the Lockdown” calls for another COVID-19 update from WAM Training. The 7 DAY CIRCUIT BREAKER RESTRICTIONS will take effect from 11:59pm Thursday 27th May as Victoria goes into lockdown yet again. Hopefully this one will only be for 7 days, due to finish Thursday 3rd of June at 11:59pm. WAM Training has received advice directly from Business Victoria and the Department of Education - both confirming that face-to-face vocational training is not allowed to occur during this lockdown, with the following exceptions: high-risk work licenses construction induction (white card) We are in the process of contacting all of our customers who have training scheduled for next week. If you haven't heard from us yet - sit tight, we'll be in touch very soon. We encourage you and will continue to work with you, to keep you and your families safe. If you require further information or assistance, please call our office on 1800 143 343. All the best, Aaron Monaghan...

As a result of a new coronavirus cluster in Melbourne's northern suburbs, new restrictions for Greater Melbourne come into effect at 6:00pm tonight. Therefore as of Wednesday the 26th of May, 2021 all trainees are advised that face masks will need to be worn indoors at WAM Training, unless an exemption applies. To view the Victorian government's COVIDSafe settings (click here). Face Masks As per government instructions, all trainees are to arrive at WAM Training with their face mask on. If you require a replacement for any reason throughout your training, we have spare face masks available. Temperature Checking In addition to wearing face masks, all personnel who attend our Laverton North Training Facility will have their temperature checked upon arrival, with individuals being required to depart immediately if they are found to have an elevated temperature.Monitoring of COVID-19 symptoms We're monitoring for all signs of COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, coughing and sore throat....