Australian School Based Apprenticeships

Presenter

Russell Atwell - Apprenticeship Broker

Apprenticeship Brokers are employed by the Department for Education & Child Development (DECD)

We facilitate this program in conjunction with Blackwood High School

Russell Atwell

Automotive Mechanical Technology Tradesperson

Former Lecturer for TAFESA Automotive Program

Apprenticeship Broker since March 2008

Who we are?

School Based Apprenticeships are a combination of;

•School

•Work (Paid Employment)

•Structured training/Skills training by a Registered Training Organisation. E.g. TAFE

•Skills training gives students Credits towards your SACE

•A School Based Apprenticeship is considered an integral part of your secondary studies

What is a an School Based Apprenticeship

•Students Must stay enrolled at school

•Your subject time table is modified so you can manage school & an Apprenticeship at the same time

•Work must be a minimum of 8 Hrs per week

•Students must sign a Training Contract with an employer. This is a legal document and parent or Guardian permission is required

•The principal must approve the School Based Apprenticeship

How do School Based Apprenticeships work

• Hidden Job Market

Recognise that a Majority of ASBA’s are in a hidden job market, Approx. 80% of commencements.

• Networks

Utilise others to connect with businesses that are in the industry your child is seeking

E.g. You may know a Carpenter, however your child wants to be a plumber. Does the Carpenter know a Plumber?

• Marketing How does your son or daughter position

themselves in a competitive employment environment?

Steps to a School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA)

Questions & Access

Please take a Trade Schools for the Future brochure.

There is a leaflet inside containing additional information & steps to a

School Based Apprenticeship.

Questions?????