Australian School Based Apprenticeships

You may be able to start an Australian School-based Apprenticeship while you are still at school. Australian School-based Apprenticeships enable you to gain a vocational and technical qualification while completing your school studies. Your career advisers and teachers will know if you are able to undertake an Australian Apprenticeship while you are studying and can assist you in choosing the most suitable subjects.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships are a great career option for students in Year 11 and Year 12. They have a number of features:

You can finish Years 11 and 12 while you start your apprenticeship.
You are paid a training wage or apprentice wage for the time you spend 'on-the-job' with your employer.
You are covered by a training contract, which links to an industrial award or agreement.
In some areas, students can access Australian School-based Apprenticeships through one of 25 Australian Technical Colleges.

Through Australian Technical Colleges, school students are able to access combined Year 11 and 12 studies and vocational education at the Certificate III level. The Australian Apprenticeships offered by Australian Technical Colleges focus on the five priority industries:

• metals and engineering
• automotive
• building and construction
• electro-technology
• commercial cookery
Australian Technical Colleges support students through both academic and trade training; with mentoring, career advice and business and employability skills. Certificate level courses are all developed with industry input to ensure that the training offered will be relevant for local needs.

For more information contact WSROC AusNAC on 13 72 77

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