SAT s & VET Offerings Parent Information Evening School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SAT s) Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses
Introductions Ms Cathy Bennett VET Coordinator Mr Dean Roberts Head of Department VET/Future Skills Mr John Holden Acting Deputy Principal
SAT s School based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Traineeships & Apprenticeships What are they? Combination of training and working in a real job, for a real boss with a real wage Complete a Nationally recognised qualification and learn skills at work
SATS Benefits? Gain credits towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) up to 8 points on completion Gain work history for your resume Gain nationally recognised qualifications & industry accepted skills Earn while you learn minimum of 50 days of paid employment over every 12 month Earn a wage $$$$$$$$$. Offers great job prospects
Apprenticeships - Traineeships Apprenticeships: Traineeships: Trade qualification Duration 3 4 years full time Ongoing commitment after Year 12 E.g. Carpenter, Mechanic, Chef, Hairdresser etc. Encompass most industries Duration 1 2 years Usually finished whilst a school student Retail, Hospitality, Sport & Recreation, Business & many more!
Impact on School Timetable To be a School Based Apprentice or Trainee it must impact on the school timetable. This impact is negotiated with the Deputy Principal. Work during school hours (generally a Wednesday) Complete theory training during school hours. Opportunity to drop a subject.
Stakeholders Student and parent/guardian Chancellor State College Employer Supervising Registered Training Organisation Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Department of Employment and Training
User Choice Funding Department of Education and Training pay the SRTO for cost of training Employer may pay a gap Maximum of 2 funded apprenticeships/traineeships (2 nd SAT must be a higher qualification)
How do I get a SAT? Option One Finding your own SAT Research businesses in industry of interest Prepare resume & cover letter Approach business & enquire about opportunities If an opportunity arises, provide details to VET Coordinator (Ms Bennett) Complete necessary paperwork
How do I get a SAT? Option Two Advertised Positions Check your emails for vacancies, Newsletter & Notice Boards for advertised positions. Liaise with VET Coordinator regarding positions Apply as directed Complete necessary paperwork
Conditions All School based traineeships and apprenticeships are subject to the approval of our Deputy Principal Student must maintain a satisfactory level of school work
Student Agreement
Are you an employer and a Chancellor parent? Provide an opportunity to your child within your own business Provide an opportunity to another Chancellor student Up to $4500.00 in incentives
Summary Attend information sessions Research industry Prepare resume VET Coordinator can assist Participate in work experience (if applicable) Apply for advertised positions and attend interviews
IF SUCCESSFUL Meet with Deputy Principal to discuss impact on schooling and adjust timetable if needed Sign a training contract Sign education training and employment schedule (ETES) form and student agreement Sign training plan Agree to attend all off - job training (make take place during school holidays)
VET Vocational Education and Training
Did you know? The world of work has changed significantly over recent years Research suggests that the students entering the workforce in the next few years will have between 12 and 25 jobs
Did you know? The world of work has changed significantly over recent years Research suggests that the students entering the workforce in the next few years will have between 12 and 25 jobs
What does this mean? In order to be successful in gaining continual employment students must be equipped with a broad set of occupationally similar skills The more skills someone has the more employable they will be VET offers these skills
VET subjects are normally a vocational type of subject related to a career or area of interest.
VET Myths.Busted Myth 1 VET graduates earn low wages The average VET graduate s salary is $2000 more than the average bachelor s degree graduate Skilling Australia Foundation research study Perceptions Are Not Reality: myths, realities & the critical role of vocational education & training in Australia
Myth 2 VET graduates struggle to find work 78% (plus) of VET graduates are employed after training, compared to 69% of bachelor s degree graduates
Myth 3 VET is a thing of the past The VET sector currently provides 9 of the 10 occupations predicted to have the greatest growth in the next 5 years
How is VET different? Competency Based Program Students are judged as competent when they can demonstrate the required skill Just like any workplace, students must attend regularly to demonstrate their competence
Options in Year 11? You have 4 options to choose from in Year 11
Cert II Hospitality (VETis funded) Cert II Hospitality and Tourism combined (VETis funded) Cert I, II & III Information, Digital Media and Technology Cert I, II and III Business Cert I in Financial Services Cert II Engineering Pathways Cert II Manufacturing Technology Cert II Visual Art Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care Cert III Sport and Recreation Cert III Fitness Year 11 Subject selection form Refer to Subject Selection form for costs Cert II - one line (Engineering and Manufacturing over 2 years) Cert III - two lines
Option 2 Direct Entry TAFE East Coast or Brisbane North Complete the online application form before or during SET plan interview Limited numbers to these courses and you are competing with everyone in the region
East Coast TAFE Mooloolaba campus Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design Certificate II in Community Services Certificate II in Health Support Services Certificate II in Kitchen Operations Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics Certificate II in Salon Assistant Nambour campus Certificate I in Construction Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Certificate II in Electrotechnology Certificate II in Plumbing Certificate II in Music Industry (Performance) Certificate II in Music Industry (Sound Production) Certificate III in Visual Arts (Photography) Certificate IV in Music Industry
Brisbane TAFE Certificate II in Horticulture Certificate II in Rural Operations Certificate II in Animal Studies Certificate II in Health Support Services Certificate II in Retail Make Up and Skin Care Certificate III in Hospitality Certificate III in Accounts Administration Certificate III in Business Administration And many more Courses at TAFE are one day per week, your timetable will need to change to accommodate this. This list is updated regularly, for most up to date information see the Chancellor State College Future Skills Pathway Selection Handbook for links
Certificate I in Construction Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology Certificate II in Electrotechnology Certificate II in Health Support Services Certificate II in Plumbing Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services Integrated Learning in Engineering Students attend training centre in Caloundra 1 day per week Application forms from Ms Bennett, Mr Roberts or online Applications close 1 st September 2017 Submit application to Mr Roberts for lodging Some fees may be applicable refer to SCTTTC
Option 4 Other Registered Training Organisations There are thousands of organisations out there who can offer training either online or face to face. Try doing a google search for the area you are interested in and see what comes up. It is important to ensure they are offering a Nationally Recognised Qualification If you aren t sure, print out what you have found and come and see Mr. Roberts
What YOU need to do Option 1: Choose certificate course on school subject selection form Option 2: Complete the online application form on the TAFE website for your desired course before or during your SET Plan Option 3: Complete SCTTTC application form hand into Mr Roberts or Ms Bennett by 1 September 2017 Option 4 Research a course online and then make a time to meet with Mr. Roberts to discuss your options
The VET investment budget provides funding for students to complete one VETiS qualification listed on the Queensland Training Subsidies List while at school.
Some VETis funded courses Cert II Hospitality (delivered at CSC in partnership with TAFE) Cert II Tourism (delivered at CSC in partnership with TAFE) Cert I & II courses delivered at SCTTTC Cert I & II courses delivered at TAFE Cert II Outdoor Recreation at Sunreef BEFORE enrolling in to any VETis funded course please see Mr Roberts to check your eligibility.
Hunter from SCTTTC to a school based apprenticeship
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Ms Cathy Bennett VET Coordinator (D Block staff room) cbenn164@eq.edu.au Mr Dean Roberts HOD VET/Future Skills (D Block staff room) dkrob1@eq.edu.au
Further information https://training.qld.gov.au/apprenticeshipsinfo http://tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/school-students/tafe-at-school/ http://tafeeastcoast.edu.au/study-with-us/school-students/tafe-at-school/ https://sunshinecoastttc.eq.edu.au https://training.qld.gov.au/providers/funded/vetis