School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SBAT’s)

1. School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SBAT’s)

2. contents • What is a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship or SBAT? • The difference between an SBA or SBT? • How does it happen? • Requirements • Benefits • More information • Video’s to watch

3. “School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship will help me to leave school with good qualifications. After school it will help me to find a job with qualifications I need to work in hospitality” Diana Richards - Hospitality “the best things about the sbat program are meeting new people, new experiences and assisting the branch. It has been a great experience” Stephanie Cameron – Bank Teller “I chose an SBAT program as I had had previous experience with it, it benefits the employer & students” John Campbell - Employer

4. What is a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship? • SBATS combine the: • study of Certificate II or III qualification while at school (called formal training) • Combined with paid work (called on-the-job training) • …all while you study for the HSC

5. The difference between SBT & SBA SBT - Traineeship • A one year traineeship takes two years while in Years 11 and 12 • May allow student to attract an ATAR depending on the qualification • Trainees have the option of staying on with the same employer after Year 12

6. The difference between SBT & SBA • SBA - Apprenticeship • The first year of an apprenticeship is achieved over two years while in Year 11 and 12. • The student will continue as a full-time apprentice after Year 12 for the remainder of the apprenticeship, usually with the same employer .

7. How does it happen? • Student chooses a vocation/ industry area and a suitable employer • See Careers Adviser - Mrs Hardman • Approach the employer for work experience • Fill out a ‘Details of My Job’ form. Collect form from Mrs Hardman and return by the end of Year 9 or 10 • Sign-up to the traineeship/apprenticeship occurs before the end of Year 9 or Year 10. • Employment may begin at the start of Yr 10 OR Year 11 to coincide with formal training • * Mrs Hardman will assist you in the process

9. Requirements • Commitment over two years • Attendance at school and completion of HSC requirements • Attendance at TAFE (if course is not offered at school) • 100 days paid employment over two years (one day per week and half of school holidays) • Responsible attitude towards work and study • A bank account and tax file number

10. Benefits • Nationally recognised qualification • HSC study is more engaging and relevant • Gain valuable work related skills and experience • Improves transition from school to work

11. For more Information • Talk with your school Careers Adviser Mrs Hardman • Discuss with your VET teachers at school • Chat with your parents and local employers

12. www.sbatinnsw.info

13. Jarrad, Web Developer, Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) Despite never considering a career in design before, Jarrad is now a Director of a successful design firm in Sydney and teaches Web Development and Graphic Design at TAFE. Watch his success story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0fMyPBVwlg

14. Jess, Team Leader and Electrician, Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician) Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador Jess Wooley’s life changed when her Dad suggested that she should do an Australian Apprenticeship. Watch her success story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHXssAK4yas

15. Rory, Program Manager, Diploma of Youth Work Rory pursued vocational education which steered him to work how he works best: with people, in the real-world and working on his passion of supporting Indigenous programs. Watch his success story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aorg1DzpTGA