Confident Conversations: Speaking Up in Manufacturing- Moreton Bay
- This workshop equips early-career manufacturing workers aged 18 to 24 with communication skills to confidently address workplace safety, quality, and team issues.
- Participants will practice handling crucial conversations through practical scenarios and roleplay.
- The event aims to improve personal confidence and workplace outcomes in the manufacturing industry.
About this event
Build the confidence to speak up — when it matters most.
In manufacturing, the moments that matter most are often the hardest to speak up about safety risks, quality issues, team dynamics, or when something simply isn’t right.
This practical, frontline-focused workshop is designed to equip early-career manufacturing workers (18–24 years) with the confidence, awareness and tools to handle these crucial conversations safely and effectively.
Why this matters
For individuals, the ability to speak up is a critical capability, supporting confidence, credibility and career progression on the factory floor.
For employers, confident communication drives:
Safer workplaces
Improved quality and productivity
Stronger team performance
Greater engagement and retention of early-career workers
Resilience
What you will gain by attending:
A clear understanding of why crucial conversations are often avoided
Practical tools to prepare for and approach conversations
Techniques to manage emotions and respond under pressure
Communication skills to address issues respectfully and effectively
Confidence to speak up in real workplace situations
Workshop approach
This is a hands-on, highly practical session with a focus on real-world application:
Manufacturing-relevant scenarios (safety, quality, teamwork)
Interactive activities and guided discussion
Structured roleplay to practise key skills
Simple, repeatable tools that can be applied immediately
Who should attend
Manufacturing Apprentices, trainees and entry-level workers (18–24 years)
Early-career employees in manufacturing environments
Manufacturing employers seeking to build capability in their frontline workforce
** This is a workshop for those who are specifically working in the Manufacturing Industry.
No Cost : Complimentary Breakfast and Morning Tea!
Details
Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Time: 7.15am arrival for a 7.30am start, concluding at 11.30am
Location: UniSC - Moreton Bay Campus
Building: MBA4-G.29 Engagement Hub
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