Thinking of RPL for 2019?
Thinking of RPL for 2019? Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that is sometimes hard to explain – considering that each RPL application is different and each RPL applicant requires their own plan of attack. When attempting to answer frequently asked questions from potential RPL students, sometimes there is…
4 Reasons To Study A Vocational Education Course In 2019
4 Reasons To Study A Vocational Education Course In 2019 If you’re thinking about what professional development advances you should make this year, considering vocational training should be one of them. Qualifications gained through either full study or recognition of prior learning in the VET sector have never been more…
How about a mentor for 2019?
How about a mentor for 2019? It’s the start of a new year and we usually have MANY people harping on about their new year’s resolutions. But, perhaps some of the things they are saying COULD be useful! January is National Mentoring Month. Having a mentor in any industry is…
‘After 18 Years Of Being A Stay At Home Mum, I’m Now Back In The Workforce!’
'After 18 Years Of Being A Stay At Home Mum, I'm Now Back In The Workforce!' I absolutely recommend Asset College and Asset Recruiting. Let me start at the beginning and try to make a long story short…. I’ve been a stay-at-home parent for the past 18 years, picking up…
First Aid Reminders For The Christmas Period
First Aid Reminders For The Christmas Period Tis the season to be jolly, but realistically, the jolliest of times generally see an increase in visits to the local GP or even to the hospital. It’s important for you to know how to take care of basic First Aid requirements to…
What To Give A Security Guard For Christmas
What To Give A Security Guard For Christmas It’s that time of the year where we are desperately searching for the perfect gift for our loved ones. Or maybe you’re trying to drop some hints about what you really want this Christmas. Perhaps this article can help! We asked our…
Increase Christmas Sales For Your Small Business
Increase Christmas Sales For Your Small Business Christmas is undoubtedly the biggest time of the year for the sales figures for small business right across Australia. During this time customers are looking to spend their hard-earned cash on gifts to show others just how much they appreciate them – and…
The Best Companies to Work For In Australia
The Best Companies to Work For In Australia Are you on the hunt for a new job? Check out some of the best companies to work for in Australia before you start your job search! The study of almost 10,000 Aussie workers released each year by Randstad ranks companies based…
Why being an adult learner improves quality life
Why being an adult learner improves quality life We hear it all the time that lifelong learning is important for many things. Some have even gone so far as to say that if you aren’t continually learning, you’re dead. There are many reasons why the above statements are true and…
ASSET Gave Me The Confidence I Needed!
ASSET Gave Me The Confidence I Needed! My name is Denise Long I was having a hard time finding an admin or call centre job because of my age... So a friend suggested why dont I go and do a security course and get my licence. I looked up Asset…
How to complete a crowd controller register
How to complete a crowd controller register One of the most common breaches of the Security Providers Act seen by OFT and the Queensland Police Service is the failure to properly maintain the crowd controller register. In particular: crowd controllers fail to sign off the register at the end of…
How To Become An Aviation Protection Officer
How to become an Aviation Protection Officer If you’ve decided it’s time for you to change careers or increase your job prospects in the security industry, Congratulations! The aviation industry is a great industry to work in – especially as a Security Officer and opens up many diverse work opportunities…
Staying On Track With Online Study
Staying On Track With Online Study Online study is a popular way to gain new skills and nationally recognised qualifications. More and more organisations are offering what were traditionally once face-to-face courses through online methods. The downside to this is that the onus for staying on track with your study…
Engaging Your Customers For Small Businesses
Engaging Your Customers For Small Businesses So, you’re running your small business and it’s going well BUT – you’re ready to take it to the next level. Customers no longer just want great customer service, they want engaging experiences and to be WOWed by the contact they have with your…
A Full Time Security Career in Venues and Events
A Full Time Security Career in Venues and Events Wayne lived in North Queensland for most of his life prior to moving to South East Queensland. For most of his working career Wayne was involved in a variety of jobs including sugar cane planting process work. In 2013 he moved…
“I was always told I’d be a good Security Officer”
“I was always told I’d be a good Security Officer” I walked into Tursa Job Agency over at Beenleigh and there was this poster just sitting on the counter – it was a security course! And I thought, you know what, I have always been told I would be a…
“This has been a life changer for me”
Terry's Wilson Security Job Has Allowed Him To Purchase His Own Home Terry ran his own catering company for 15 years. During the Campbell Newman phase, local Government was reduced and this seriously impacted on business. Terry needed to find a new career, something that would empower him towards reaching…
5 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read
5 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read The 4 Hour Work Week – Timothy Ferriss Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, high-end world travel, monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. Tim also has a great…
Invest In Your Team – Tips On Staff Retention
Invest In Your Team – Tips On Staff Retention What do great companies do to keep great people? They invest in their team and ensure they are constantly reviewing their recruitment and retention processes and procedures, with the wellbeing and happiness of their employees always top of mind. Retain the…
‘I Got My Life Back!’
Security Student Success Story 'I Got My Life Back!' - Tess Carr I am Tess and I found myself as an unemployed 42 year old single mum after leaving a DV marriage. I discovered that my once assertive and independent nature was gone and I had become a shell that…
From Bus Driver to Race Car Driver – via a career in security
Full Time Security Jobs Are A Reality and a Life Changer! John, from Carina, first attended a security career info session with Asset College via Max Employment in December 2017. “After attending the Info Session, I knew these guys knew what they were talking about,” John says. At 63, after…
Australian Airports Association National Conference
All About The Australian Airports Association National Conference While we're well-known in the aviation industry for being the leaders in aviation and maritime screening training, we can never do enough networking for our students! That's why - we're pulling out all stops and heading to the Australian Airports Association National…
Australian Warrior Expo
ASSET Are Heading To The Australian Warrior Expo! The Australian Warrior Expo (AWE) is Australia’s premier Law Enforcement, Military, Emergency Services and Security Expo and is the only event of its type in Australia. AWE is dedicated to showcasing the latest products, technology, equipment and services to this niche market and ASSET…
Make Sure You Wear A Nice 2 Piece Suit!
Kent Tuigamala's Security Career Success Story I relocated from Adelaide to the Gold Coast to start new life, find a new career and experience a new environment. I’m in love with the Queensland weather all year round plus my love of swimming in fresh seawater! My last profession before I…
