SBAT
School Based
Apprenticeships
Year 11
What is this subject about?
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships are an exciting way of a student being able to undertake paid part-time work that is officially timetable into a student’s senior school program, ideally suited to the VCE Vocational Major program, formerly known as VCAL.
Given the work commitments and time out of class we do not recommend VCE undertake SBAT.
SBAT’s create opportunities for a student to gain valuable hands-on skills and training whilst earning a wage and acquiring nationally recognised VET qualifications whilst still at school. SBAT’s can also contribute towards completion of full-time apprenticeships/traineeships in addition to providing a student with a direct pathway into an industry sector or individual business workplace. The undertaking/completion of a school-based program can also provide a student with a better chance of gaining full time apprenticeship/traineeship, as transferable work ready skills are looked upon very favourably by many prospective employers
Please note students must be 15 years of age to be able to undertake a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
- Requirements to successfully complete a SBAT are:
- 7-8 hours per week @ work
- 5 hrs formal training per week with an RTO (Registered Training Organisation)
- Timely completion of all learning modules
Prerequisites
An SBAT requires an interview and application process.
Please see SBAT coordinator or VCE VM community leader for more information