SANTOS apprenticeship program 2024

Santos is a global low-cost producer of oil and gas committed to ever-cleaner energy and fuels production with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.

The company recently merged with Oil Search to create one high-performing team with a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life, low-cost assets across Australia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Alaska with significant growth optionality.

Santos Apprentice Program 2024

Santos PNG takes in Apprentices for the following Technical Positions:

• Process Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Electrical Technician
• Instrument Technician

Note that this may change depending on the company's needs. 

Apprenticeship Key Responsibilities:

• Playing a role in the safe and efficient daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.
• Being an active part of the continuous improvement process for the operation;
• Operating or maintaining designated areas of the facilities in line with your competency;
• Working within the facility Permit to Work system and other Santos safety systems;
• Perform to the high practical and ethical standards required of a world-class operation; and
• Complete training and assessments required by the NATTB to obtain a trade certificate.

Successful applicants will need to meet the following criteria

• Have successfully completed Year 12 after 2018 for technical vocational applicants or Year 12 after 2016 for university graduates
• Achieved B grades in Year 12 or above in English, Maths with Science being desirable
• Must have completed a relevant technical vocation program or degree
• Mechanical Trade applicants require a minimum Grade 12 with a Mechanical/PETT Certificate
• Electrical Trade applicants require a minimum Grade 12 with an Electrical/PETT Certificate
• Process Technician Trade applicants require a minimum Grade 12 with an Electrical or Mechanical discipline trade/PETT Certificate
• Recent university graduates in a technical field such as applied physics, chemistry, metallurgy and engineering who are interested in a technician career pathway are encouraged to apply
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook is preferred
• Able to self-organize with good time management skills
• Have a NID card, current passport or be able to obtain a passport
• Have a current driver or learner’s license or be able to complete a full license to drive within the 2nd year of the program.

How to Apply 

To join the Santos Apprenticeship program, monitor santos.com and official social media platforms like LinkedIn for recruitment announcements. Additionally, keep an eye on Post-Courier and The National newspaper. 

If a recruitment firm is involved, details will be shared through these channels. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn and Facebook or regularly check the Santos website for the latest official updates. 

As the leading producer of Oil & Gas in PNG, Santos has the responsibility to contribute to the country's human resource capacity building. It is imperative for Santos PNG to consistently run the apprenticeship program annually, ensuring a continuous commitment to skill development.

INFO - SANTOS apprenticeship program 2024

We are currently PNG’s largest single investor and most active explorer, operating all the country’s producing oil fields and holding an extensive appraisal and exploration portfolio. Our aspirations and strategies reflect our genuine commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the lives of Papua New Guineans.

At Santos, our commitment is to be a global leader in the transition to cleaner energy and clean fuels, by helping the world decarbonise to reach net-zero emissions affordably and sustainably.

Santos is already Australia’s biggest domestic gas supplier, a leading Asia Pacific LNG supplier and is committed to supplying critical fuels such as oil and gas more sustainably through decarbonising projects such as the Moomba CCS project.

For more than 65 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing local jobs and business opportunities, safely and sustainably developing its natural gas resources, and powering industries and households.

With a strong, low-cost base business supplying oil and gas and a clear action plan to develop cleaner energy and clean fuels, Santos remains resilient, value accretive and at the leading edge of the energy transition.

For information about Santos

Website: https://www.santos.com/what-we-do/five-core-assets/papua-new-guinea/

Nursing Colleges in PNG and GPA info for Students

Want to become a health care worker in PNG? The best pathway is through one of PNG's Nursing Colleges, but you must have a GPA above the required threshold. 

In this article, PNG insight provides brief information about the 12 colleges in PNG and how to apply as a school leaver and non-school leaver (NSL).

What is the GPA for Nursing Colleges in PNG?

The GPA for nursing colleges in PNG complies with the DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology). The threshold is 2.0. 

But, two important factors also affect selections. 

Firstly, a threshold GPA is like the borderline - as an applicant you want to have a GPA that is higher than the threshold to increase your chance of being selected. 

Secondly, your grades should indicate consistency. For example, your selection may be placed in a pool or disregarded if you achieve excellent marks in most subjects - which are likely to give you a good GPA - but your English and Literature mark is terrible.

There is more to being selected than GPA. A good GPA increases your chance of being selected, but it is not the only determining factor. There is more decision-making involved in the selection process. 

Read about what DHERST selections and selection pool.

Government scholarship TESAS 

Note that the government scholarship TESAS (Tertiary Education School Assistance Scheme) recommends a GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

You can be on TESAS when entering a nursing college with a GPA above the threshold, yet if you do not maintain it in your first year, you'll have to go by as a self-sponsored student.

So, it is important to get a GPA above 2.0 and perform consistently across all your subject in Grade 12 if you want to study at a nursing college in PNG.

Securing a scholarship from the Australian Awards requires a GPA of 2.75 for Grade 12 non-school leavers and 3.0 for students who come through matriculation at DODL/DODE.

The Australian Awards offer scholarships for PNG students to study at the Lae School of Nursing and Lutheran School of Nursing. Check out this information page.

How to apply to nursing college as a school leaver?

Applying to a nursing college as a Grade 12 school leaver is easy. You'll have to do that at your school with the help of your teacher through the http://apply.dherst.gov.pg login portal.

Your school's deputy academic and class patron will assist you to make your choices. 

A top tip here is to make Nursing College your first choice if you want to become a healthcare worker in PNG. 

How to apply to nursing school as a non-school leaver?

Non-school leavers are the Grade 12 students who completed school in the last five years or those who upgraded their marks at FODE and want to study at a Nursing college in PNG. 

If you are an NSL, you'll have to apply directly to the school of nursing you wish to study. It will have the latest application form, school fee info and other admission details you need to know before applying.

Here is a link to help you prepare.

How to check your name in Nursing College Selection 2024?

The DHERST selects the Grade 12 school leavers based on the choices on the online application portal. It also compiles non-school leavers selection lists for the nursing colleges.

The nursing school/nursing colleges selections for 2024 will come out with the respective heading - school leavers (for the current Grade 12) and non-school leavers (for those who have completed Grade 12 in the last five years)

Also, check to make sure you are on TESAS. If you are not on TESAS, you will be a SELF-SPONSORED student.

How Many Nursing Colleges are in PNG?

Wondered how many nursing colleges are in PNG? The country has 12 nursing colleges (also called the school of nursing) that take in students yearly.

Also, the colleges are located in each of the regions. Check the school of nursing that is closer to where you are.

School of Nursing in New Guinea Islands

• Arawa School of Nursing
•  St. Marys School of Nursing: Rabaul (DWU Campus)

School of Nursing in Southern Region

• St. Barnabas School of Nursing

School of Nursing in Momase Region

•  Divine Word University Health Science
• Lae School of Nursing
• Madang Lutheran School of Nursing
• St Benedicts School of Nursing: Boram (DWU Campus)

School of Nursing in Highlands Region

• Enga School of Nursing
• Highlands Regional School of Nursing
• Kundiawa General Nursing College
• Mendi School of Nursing
•  Nazerene School of Nursing: Kudjip

The Australian govt offers scholarships for healthcare workers every year. Here is an example of the Australian-Awards PNG Scholarship.

Nursing school leavers and non-school leavers

Important disclaimer:

Note that this is not a formal advisory notice from any school of nursing or nursing college in PNG. It is only a piece of general information based on insights on education & development information this blog has provided for over 10 years.

Hope this information points you in the right direction as you make your choices and anticipate your selection.

SIG Scholarship 2024 Apply Online Now - Solomon Island Students

SIG Scholarships are only available to Solomon Islands nationals in the Solomon Islands and overseas. It is a pre-service scholarship awarded to a person who is not employed, usually a recent school leaver or an existing tertiary student. 

New information available here pertaining to 2024 Placements for Forms 4, 6 & 7 - CLICK HERE to find you.

Who can apply for SIG Scholarship 2024?

Solomon Islands nationals living in the country and also those living abroad can apply for the SIG scholarship.

This online application can be used to apply for an international or Solomon Island scholarship, but cannot be used to apply for Pre-Service teaching positions.

If you are already studying in a higher institution, you can also apply for the SIG scholarship. See below the application procedures. 

How to apply for Solomon Islands' SIG Scholarship?

Persons wishing to apply for SIG Scholarships 2024 must do so by completing the SIG Application Form 2024. 

You can download the Scholarship Application Form from the MEHRD website. For more information,  contact the National Training Unit (NTU) at NTU, Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development, P.O. Box G28, Honiara, Solomon Islands.

For those applying online, you will need a valid passport to complete the application. If you do not have a valid passport, you will have to attend the NTU and validate your identity before the closing date, which is usually at the end of July every year.

Conditions for SIG Scholarship

The main conditions you must agree to in accepting the offer of a Scholarship are, you agree:

• [1] To take up the Scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered
• [2] That the Scholarship offered is appropriate for the field and level of study you are capable of achieving
• [3] Not to change the programme of study or educational institution or other bridging courses without the prior approval of the NTU
• [4] To comply with the rules of the educational institution delivering the Scholarship course
• [5] To full disclosure of information regarding your academic progress by the contracted educational institution delivering the Scholarship course
• [6] To obey the host country's laws and maintain an acceptable standard of conduct at all times
• [7] To ensure all immigration permits, passport, medical and Police clearances are kept current for the duration of your scholarship.
• [8] Not to engage in any paid employment without the prior approval of the educational institution where you are studying and the NTU
• [9] To return to the Solomon Islands, your home country upon the completion of your Scholarship even if this occurs before the duration of the course
• [10] Accept that the Scholarship may be suspended or withdrawn if you fail to comply with the full terms and conditions of the Scholarship award

Check out the information on the SITESA application for this year and how to apply

Essential documents to include with SIG Scholarship application form

To complete your application you will need to 'upload' a copy of the following documents.

For those people who DO NOT have a valid passport:

• [1] A passport-size photograph
• [2] A certified copy of your birth certificate
• [3] A certified copy of all academic results and transcripts
• [4] Agreeing to the terms and conditions of the scholarship

You will also need to verify your identification at the NTU office before the application closing date.

For those people who DO have a valid passport:

• [1] A passport-size photograph
• [2] A certified copy of your passport personal information page
• [3] A certified copy of all academic results and transcripts
• [4] Agreeing to the terms and conditions of the scholarship

You will NOT have to verify your identification at the NTU office.

SIG Scholarships 2024 info

Every year we get a lot of visitors from Solomon Island and the SI community in Papua New Guinea. We compile this information to help, steer, our visitors in the right direction. 

Please follow this link to download the SIG application form and apply for this prestigious scholarship.

2024 Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarship - midwifery, nursing, PGDip education

Apply now for a 2024 Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarship to study midwifery, nursing, a postgraduate diploma in education or a maritime cadetship for women. 

2024 In-PNG Scholarships

• Check out the other scholarships offered by the Australian Govt to PNG students.
• You can also find out about nursing schools in PNG, GPA and how to apply here.
• Check out the latest information on Australia Awards Scholarship for 2024]

• Here is the in-country PNG diploma in nursing program - check it out. 
• For the 2023 applicants, find out about the application process, interview and selection. 

Australia Awards Papua New Guinea study options

The Australian Awards offer three (3) study options for PNG students.

• Australia Awards Scholarships for Papua New Guineans to study primarily postgraduate courses in Australia;
• Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships for Papua New Guineans to study in PNG to meet critical workforce gaps; and
• Australia Awards Short Course Awards for Papua New Guineans to undertake short-term professional development study in Australia.

Visit www.australiaawardspng.org. and apply today.

Source: Australian Awards, australiaawardspng.org

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PNG Colleges and universities online application 2024

Many Papua New Guinea colleges and universities are now accepting online applications for their new non-school leavers. 

If you are planning to apply for an opportunity to study in 2024, check out the list of PNG colleges and universities here.