A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship is a formal contract that enables students to commence training as an apprentice or trainee while still at school. A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship combines paid work, training and schooling while undertaking the SACE.
It is a long and detailed process to negotiate a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship contract, and the agreement between an employer, a parent/guardian, and the school needs to be formally documented in the contract. For these reasons, students are usually in Year 11 or 12 when starting an actual apprenticeship/traineeship, although negotiations often commence 4-6 months before commencing.
The first step is for students to find an employer willing to employ them as a school-based apprentice and trainee.
When the College is notified by an employer about an Apprenticeship or Traineeship opportunity this is added to the ‘Student Job Opportunities’ section of our Careers and Pathways Information
Students interested in school-based apprenticeships can make an appointment with a Careers Counsellor.
Appointments are available before and after school and during recess and lunch. Students are reminded not to book their appointments during their lesson times.
