Breaks during training

Regular breaks are provided during training sessions. Please ensure that you return to class on time from any breaks.

A student lounge is available in the SALC/Rogerson Building at the Minda North Brighton site. There is a fridge, microwave, toaster, sandwich press, vending machines, and tea and coffee making facilities available.

You might like to visit the IncCafe located on the Minda site, where you will find a range of drinks, snacks and tasty weekly specials available.

Disability Access

SALC is an accessible training location that is wheelchair-friendly.

Accessible parking bays are located in the parking lots around the Minda site.

There is a dedicated restroom facility for visitors with special needs, which includes a toilet and shower.

Disability Access

SALC is an accessible training location that is wheelchair-friendly.

Accessible parking bays are located in the parking lots around the Minda site.

There is a dedicated restroom facility for visitors with special needs, which includes a toilet and shower.

Dress standards

For classroom-based training, neat-casual clothes are required for training days, and close-toed shoes must be worn. Considering activity-type training like manual handling training, it is advised to wear comfortable clothing.

For anyone attending Horticulture training, the following dress code and PPE applies:

• high-visibility vest, shirt or jacket
• long pants
• safety footwear (i.e.: steel capped boots)
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Gardening gloves
• Water bottle
• SALC will provide safety glasses, ear protection and sunscreen when required

For further information please refer to Minda’s Dress Code Policy and Procedure that relates to all employees, volunteer, students, agency personnel and contractors. PPE Procedure.

First Aid

There are trained First Aid officers and kit on-site.

Any incidents or accidents must be immediately reported to your trainer or a member of SALC staff, who will be able to direct you to the most appropriate First Aid officer.

SALC staff or First Aid officers are not permitted to issue you with painkillers or any other kind of medication.

Parking

Parking is available on site at several locations. We recommend parking in the carpark off the Southern Entrance from King George Ave, which is closest to the Rogerson/SALC Training Building.

Please secure your vehicle and any loose items in utilities or trucks as the car parks are not patrolled and are open for general entry during the day.

Please note: parking a vehicle in a SALC carpark is at the owner’s risk.

Skills Lab

SALC has a designated training room for practical skills (Skills Laboratory) for learners to practice, and where required, undertake practical assessment in a simulated work environment. The Skills Laboratory contains the following:

• 2x electronic medical beds
• 2x Hydraulic Lift transfer hoists
• Manual handling aids i.e.: walking frames and wheelchairs
• Personal protective equipment
• Personal care resources i.e.: continence, oral hygiene, hair care, menstrual care, eating, drinking and feeding, showering and bathing and shaving aids
• Hand washing training and assessment kit
• Access to a fully functional bathroom and toilet, with in built disability aids i.e., handrails, toilet seat raiser, hand shower and hand basin.

Smoking

Minda has a Smoke-Free Workplace Standard on all its sites. This includes Vaping.

The Standard applies to all SALC employees, contractors, students and all other persons who enter a SALC or Minda workplace.

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