I first started working with Gold Training just over two years ago, it was my first job out of school other than the usual hospitality part-timer. I remember my first day like it was yesterday, I left home nice and early so I wouldn’t be late, I was listening to my go-to playlist – Monster Dance Hits (go check it out on Spotify if you haven’t already), my expectations of the day went something like this.

Buy the boss coffee, set up my desk, eat lunch and understand the procedures and processes I would learn to live by.

Turns out, I made the coffee wrong and little to my knowledge within a year I would be the one implementing/designing those procedures and processes.

Now, two years on and I have completed my traineeship and taken on more versatile roles throughout the business. Although It’s difficult to capture what I do in a day, as each day is so different and my to-do list is everchanging, I have attempted my best to outline  ‘A day in the Life of an Administrator.’

8:30-9:00
Review my to-do list for the day and prioritise the list
Answer emails
Flag any emails that require extra time to resolve

9:00 – 10:30
This is my most productive part of the day, I’ll usually spend it reviewing documents and data, fixing any errors and doing reports for senior management.

10:30 – 11:30
This is the perfect time for any meetings, it breaks up my day and makes the time just before lunch go a little faster

11:30
I’ll spend this time adding to my to do list and actioning items from the meetings

12:15
Ahh, my usual lunchtime. I have 30 minutes for lunch, and I find it is best spent outside on the grass eating my lunch.

12:45
Others are also out for lunch, so I am usually covering phones or answering enquiries, mind you, I do this all day.

1:30
I get in a bit of a slump around this time as I’m coming off the high from lunch, so I like to jam a lot of my phone calls and organising for courses in this time. Although I am constantly using my organisational skills throughout the day, I quite enjoy this time as I get to show off these amazing skills I learnt through my traineeship, BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration, check out the course flyer.

2:30
If I’m lucky and it’s quiet in the office,  I’ve made a couple of social media posts, scheduled some ads in, worked on a marketing plan, uploaded content to our website or written a blog – go check out some of our other blogs here.

4:00-4:30
This time flies by, I’ll check my emails again, review my to-do list, clean up my desk and make a last minute post to our social media sites – check out our Facebook page and let me know how I’m going!

So, you can see by this outline I did not make a single coffee. Being an administrator has opened my eyes to how a business works and the importance each team member plays in the business. The role has required skills such as organisation, planning and scheduling meetings, basic computer skills, working effectively with diversity, processing data and many more business skills.

If you’re interested in becoming an administrator but are worried you don’t possess these skills or aren’t accredited Gold Training offer the Certificate III in Business Administration accredited course online with funding for eligible participants. The course teaches you how to use programs such as Excel and PowerPoint, how to process payroll, accounts payable and receivable, teaches you skills needed to organise schedules and personal work priorities, work with diversity and much more. 

So, you are in charge of a business, but you have not yet heard of the great benefits that employing a trainee has on your business, both financially and through improvements to customers and job productivity. Don't stress, if you do not know the benefits of traineeships - we've got you covered! with 4 great reasons to employ a trainee. 

Firstly, you've come to the right place! We are experts in delivering traineeships, and currently, we provide support and training to over 360 trainees across Australia.

​​Employing an apprentice or trainee is an advantageous way to help the business increase production and meet demands. However, it can also result in some great financial benefits.
 
The Australian and State and Territory Governments government aim to support industries and encourage more employers to employ apprentices or trainees. One way governing bodies seek to do this is by providing several financial incentives to employers who employ an apprentice or trainee. These incentives can vary depending on skill level, age, location and occupation of each trainee.
 
1. Payroll tax exemptions

Employers who employ a trainee may be exempt from payroll tax; employers are also able to claim a payroll tax rebate that reduces the payroll tax amount.
 
2. Reduced wages

Apprentices and trainees are hired often at a reduced rate of pay, which gives the business the chance to train them effectively before they attract full wages. In part, this will assist you with the cost of allocating them time on the job to complete their course requirements, as their productive business hours are paid at a lower rate too.
 
3. Commencement, recommencement and completion incentives

When employing a trainee, employers may be eligible to claim an incentive at the time of commencement, recommencement and completion. Payments are dependent on the employee’s eligibility for traineeship funding, which should be checked by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre before commencing the traineeship. This can usually be done by making contact with an Apprenticeship Centre and providing the trainee’s full name and date of birth.
 
For example, employers who hire a new trainee in a BSB30115 Certificate III in Business (NOT an existing worker transitioning into a traineeship) may be eligible for the following incentives:

• Commencement Payment: $750

1. Completion Payment: $2,500

 
4. Improvements to your business and customers

One of the greatest benefits to employing a trainee is the quality training. Once your trainee has completed their qualification, you will have a skilled, specialist worker who knows your business and your customers too.

With training that can be completed to meet the specific needs of your business while gaining a nationally recognised qualification, providing you with a positive return on investment as you improve staff retention, and enhance organisational capability and reduce overheads.

Other Incentives

Certain equity groups may attract additional incentives for more information on the incentives available, please visit the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Programme page.

For more information on the funded training programs that Gold Training offer, please check out our funding pages for Jobs & Skills WA, User Choice, Certificate 3 Guarantee, and Construction Skills Queensland.

​Have you considered going back to study or enrolling into an online business course, but are not sure if you can succeed in online training? Don’t stress if this sounds like you! With our 6 tips to succeed in an online business course, you will have an understanding of the challenges you would expect with online training and be equipped with the tools to overcome and achieve in your online study.

1. Set A Goal

Goal setting is an important part of success; it provides motivation, focus, and a sense of personal satisfaction. Although the primary goal may be to finish the course and get the job, it is essential to remember to set short term goals also. Short term goals can keep you on track to achieving that big goal. They help create motivation and does not overwhelm.

By having short term goals, you can move towards your long-term goal at a steady pace with the added satisfaction of completing something. It can be easy to lose motivation, so setting both short and long-term goals is number 1 on your to-do list to succeed in an online business course. 

Make sure your goals are SMART - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based:

• Specific – ensure there is no confusion in what is needed to be achieved to meet this goal.
• Measurable – set a specific goal, a goal of ‘read some of chapter 1’ is not measurable, instead say read 20 pages of chapter one.
• Attainable – the goal needs to be realistic, finishing your course in half the time allocated may not be a realistic goal as family events, work and social life may intersect.
• Relevant – does your goal relate to your long-term goal? The purpose of setting these short-term goals is to help you meet that long-term goal.
• Time-based – set a time frame in which you would like to meet the goal. Have a clear deadline and stick to it. Otherwise, you may end up never completing it. 

2. Plan

Setting goals will help you plan, but you also need to schedule a time to sit down and do the course.

Once you enrol, buy a study planner or find one online and set aside a few hours each day or week, depending on your recommended study load. Make sure the times you set are reasonable for you and times that you can commit too. If you’re a night owl set sometime at night or if you like to wake up in the morning and get everything done early set the time in the morning.

Block this time out by trying to avoid booking appointments or seeing friends in this designated time. By committing to the schedule, it will help prevent procrastination and keep you on track to meeting those goals. 

3. Find a quiet study space with limited distractions

Find an area that is free from distractions like a TV, noises, or other people. A quiet space can help your concentration, meaning you can reach that SMART goal of yours sooner. Allowing quiet time to focus can be achieved by finding somewhere in the house when the kids are asleep or when family or housemates are out of the house.

It is important to limit distractions such as social media; one text back can quickly have you headed down the deepest, darkest depths of the ‘internet blackhole’ that is YouTube. Since your completing your online course it may be hard not to check that notification, so go ‘cold turkey’ and log off all your accounts and close all unnecessary tabs or windows in your browser. - therefore reducing the temptation to check out your Facebook or those perfect funny animal videos (a favourite of ours from YouTube!).
 
4. Ask questions

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, that’s why you have a trainer! The difference between being proactive and asking the question as soon as you need help and waiting a couple of days before you ask may mean that you reach that SMART goal a week later. Remember, your trainer wants to help you succeed!

5. Relate real life experiences

It is often easier to answer a question if you have personal experience. The question may not directly relate to your situation. However a lot of the time there are similar elements. You will answer the questions twice as fast if you can use relatable experiences when answering questions. 

6. Reward yourself

If you passed an assignment the first time or received a high mark on your quiz, in fewer attempts, treat yourself. Speaking from experience, there is nothing better than the feeling of accomplishment. It is easier to be motivated when you have something to look forward to at the finish line.

It might be surprising to you, but consider telling someone about your great work - it is a trait of basic human nature that people are proud of their ability and to impress others - and it does work to create motivation seeing acknowledgement from others.

​Now that you’ve got our 6 tips to succeed in an online business course, why not consider putting them to the test and enrolling into Gold Training’s exciting new BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration. With this online business course, you can study entirely online and at your own pace!
 
Check out a demo of our online eLearning platform here.
 
You may be eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding to subsidise the course fees too, but don’t worry if funding is not an option – Gold Training also have payment plans to pay-as-you-go, on a single monthly payment basis.