Work ready
Work ready
The practical things that make the first weeks on a job go well. Short, useful, and built for adults.
Workplace communication
Say what you mean and check you have been understood.
- · Introduce yourself to a crew
- · Pass on a message accurately
- · Use site terminology
Builds: Oral communication
Activities being added. Brian can work through this with you now — ask him to show you an example.
Following instructions
Take an instruction, repeat it back, then do it in order.
- · Repeat back a multi-step instruction
- · Work in the right sequence
- · Know when to stop and check
Builds: Oral communication · Learning skills
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Asking for clarification
Asking a question is a work skill, not a weakness.
- · Ask a specific question
- · Confirm what you heard
- · Ask again without hesitation
Builds: Oral communication
Activities being added. Brian can work through this with you now — ask him to show you an example.
Teamwork
Work with a crew, share the load, watch out for each other.
- · Take a role in a crew task
- · Offer help
- · Raise a concern respectfully
Builds: Oral communication · Learning skills
Activities being added. Brian can work through this with you now — ask him to show you an example.
Workplace behaviour
What is expected, and how to handle it when things get tense.
- · Understand workplace expectations
- · Handle conflict calmly
- · Know who to talk to
Builds: Oral communication
Activities being added. Brian can work through this with you now — ask him to show you an example.
Time and attendance
Starting on time, breaks, and letting someone know when you can't be there.
- · Plan a start time
- · Understand break rules
- · Notify absence properly
Builds: Numeracy · Oral communication
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Reading rosters
Find your shift, your crew and your site.
- · Read a roster grid
- · Calculate shift hours
- · Spot a roster change
Builds: Reading · Numeracy
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Timesheets
Record your hours so you get paid for the work you did.
- · Complete a timesheet
- · Record overtime
- · Check a total
Builds: Writing · Numeracy · Digital skills
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Workplace safety
The safety habits that carry across every site.
- · Wear the right PPE
- · Report a hazard
- · Follow an emergency procedure
Builds: Reading · Oral communication
- PPE that actually protects youDone
- Spotting hazards before they biteDone
- Emergency response and site communication20 min
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Understanding payslips
What went in, what came out, and what to do if it looks wrong.
- · Read a payslip
- · Identify tax and super
- · Query a pay issue
Builds: Numeracy · Reading
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Workplace rights and responsibilities
What you are entitled to, and what is expected of you.
- · Know your basic entitlements
- · Know your duty of care
- · Know where to get help
Builds: Reading
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Digital workplace skills
Phones, tablets and forms — the everyday digital work.
- · Complete a digital form
- · Send a photo of site work
- · Keep a login secure
Builds: Digital skills
Activities being added. Brian can work through this with you now — ask him to show you an example.
Preparing for the first day
Gear, travel, timing and what to expect at induction.
- · Pack the right gear
- · Plan travel
- · Know what induction involves
Builds: Learning skills
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Communicating with supervisors
Report progress, flag problems early, ask for what you need.
- · Give a short progress update
- · Raise a problem early
- · Request support
Builds: Oral communication
Activities being added. Brian can work through this with you now — ask him to show you an example.
Problem solving
Work out a next step when something doesn't go to plan.
- · Break a problem down
- · Try a next step
- · Know when to escalate
Builds: Learning skills · Numeracy
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