Training
The Greater Shepparton City Council provides training on a range of topics and can match businesses up with training provided by other agencies.
Table of Contents
- Council Training Calender
- VECCI Training Courses
- Industry Skills Advisers
- New Ideas - Growing Markets
Council Training Calender
To register for any of the Council training programs contact the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on (03) 5832 1100. The Business Centre is located at 70 New Dookie Road, Shepparton.
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VECCI Training Courses
Short Courses
VECCI's schedule of short courses incorporates more than 300 public programs with over 10,000 participants each year. Information on Shepparton-based courses is below. For more information contact training@vecci.org.au or (03) 8662 5224, or visit www.vecci.org.au
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Date |
Course name |
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27 February 2008 |
Customer Service |
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5 March 2008 |
Employment Law - A Practical Perspective |
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16 April 2008 |
Telephone Techniques |
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28 May 2008 |
The Experienced Team Leader |
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19 June 2008 |
Time Management |
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8 July 2008 |
Customer Service |
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20 August 2008 |
Day to Day Management and Supervision of Staff |
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17 September 2008 |
Employment Law - A Practical Perspective |
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8 October 2008 |
Telephone Techniques |
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25 November 2008 |
The Experienced Team Leader |
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4 December 2008 |
Time Management |
Free one-on-one Business Reviews
Drought Business Transitioning Program - An opportunity for managing change
This joint VECCI and Regional Development Victoria program is specifically designed to enable participants to:
- Understand how to manage change
- Conduct a review to assess the viability of their business
- Develop strategies to improve and sustain the business or help transition out of the business.
For more information download the brochure below or contact (03) 8662 5191.
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Industry Skills Advisers
Does your business have skill gaps or shortages?
Industry Skills Advisers have been established by the Victorian Government to assist small-to-medium enterprises to upgrade the skills of their workforce and fill skills gaps. ISAs provide free, expert advice on customised training programs available to assist businesses in improving the skills levels of their existing workforce.
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Topic |
Adviser |
Contact name |
Contact number |
Email address |
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Advanced Manufacturing |
AMTIL |
Greg Chalker |
(03) 9800 3666 |
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Competitive Manufacturing (LEAN) |
Swinburne TAFE |
Simon Kowalyk |
(03) 9214 5852 |
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Packaging Technologies |
Australian Industry Group |
Frances Regan |
(03) 9867 0111 |
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Scientific & Medical Equipment |
Australian Industry Group |
Brendan Grabau |
(03) 8892 2050 |
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Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
Victoria University |
Geoff Rigby |
(03) 9919 6253 |
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Environmental Industries |
University of Ballarat |
David Watson |
(03) 5327 8046 |
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New Ideas - Growing Markets
This comprehensive program has been developed for young entrepreneurs, home based business, service, manufacturing, small scale farming and trades. It is targeted at small businesses in Shepparton, Kyabram, Numurkah, Nathalia and the surrounding region.
The program aims to:
"Identify and develop new entrepreneurial opportunities, enhance IT skills and improve business revenue and profitability."







