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How construction workplace culture is changing

Does the thought of a construction site bring to mind a bunch of blokes eating pies and talking crude rubbish while sweating it out during hard labour? If so, fair enough. It’s the image that’s long been portrayed in the Australian construction industry, and for good reasons. When it comes to workplace culture progression, construction has definitely been one of the slower moving industries.

June 9, 2021

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5 emotional intelligence traits employers look for

Over the past ten years workplaces have been rapidly evolving from churn and burn corporate factories (many still are, don’t get us wrong) to more nuanced, human-centred ecosystems. There is more and more emphasis being placed on creating strong distributed leadership throughout teams, meaning employers are looking for candidates who display leadership qualities.

June 9, 2021

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How SCA facilitators make your RPL journey easier

If you’ve been thinking about getting your skills certified with Recognition of Prior Learning, but have been intimidated by the process.we get it. It can be overwhelming to think of all the admin, hoop jumping and time-consuming paperwork that can come with certification.

June 1, 2021

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5 reasons you should have a professional development plan

Do you have a professional development plan? If not, you’re not alone. While professional development plans are most common in larger organisations and corporate settings, they can be invaluable in helping you achieve your career and personal goals – no matter what industry you’re in.

May 24, 2021

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How to create a portfolio of work

If you’ve been following our blog recently you would know we’re big fans of a portfolio of work. It makes sense since each and every person who completes recognition of prior learning (RPL) for certification needs to build a portfolio.

May 24, 2021

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Why you should be documenting your work as a tradie

If you’re a tradie, developing a ‘portfolio’ of work might not be on your radar right now. And fair enough. Why would you need a portfolio if you’re working for someone else, or happy running your business from word of mouth?

May 18, 2021

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How to increase your earning potential in construction

Working in construction but not quite getting ahead? Maybe you’re making moves to buy a home, go on a holiday or just want some extra cash to splash on the weekend. If you’re in the market for more money, you’re not alone. In fact, you would probably be hard pressed to find someone who does not want to increase their salary. But wanting to increase your earning potential and actually doing it are two different things.

May 11, 2021

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How SCA’s RPL process works

Have you been thinking of getting certified in your current role? Or looking to change careers but need a certification to make the move? If you’ve been thinking of getting certified with RPL but are unsure if the process is right for you, we’ve got you covered.

May 11, 2021

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5 top paying jobs in Construction in 2021

If you work in construction and are dreaming of a secure future with, let’s be honest, plenty of disposable income you’ll need to know where the top paying jobs are. When it comes to construction the salary gap is wide. From apprentices to project managers there can be hundreds of thousands of dollars difference in the average salary.

May 4, 2021

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Ready for a career change? Here’s how RPL can help

Are you feeling stuck and uninspired in your job? Ready for a change but not sure where to start? If so you’re probably not alone. The events of 2020 made us all stop and reflect on what we’re doing with our lives. For many people this pause in business as usual highlighted a desire for a different kind of lifestyle, and a different kind of career.

May 4, 2021