Head Start Program

Head Start is a program of support for School Based Apprentices and Trainees (SBATs) which is available across all Victorian government secondary schools. Head Start school-based staff support students completing their SBAT and engage regularly with the employer, school, RTO and other stakeholders. SBATs offer students the option of combining:

part-time employment
school, and
training.

An SBAT runs under a training contract between a student and an employer. The SBAT training leads to the completion of a nationally recognised VET qualification.

At Mordialloc College, apprenticeships are available to secondary school students who are enrolled in years 11 or 12 in their chosen pathway (VCE, VCE VM or VPC). It involves students completing paid on-the-job training with an employer while attending training with their Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and completing their Senior School Certificate.

Traineeships involve structured training arrangements of usually 1 to 2 years’ duration which combine paid employment and off-the-job training with an RTO. Traineeships are available in various vocational areas and cover a much wider range of occupations than apprenticeships.

Students can join the Head Start program by talking to their school’s career practitioner, who will connect them with their Head Start Coordinator. Before students are formally signed into an SBAT, the Head Start program will support them to complete a workplace trial to make sure the student, their parents, their school and the employer are confident the placement is suitable and best supports their chosen pathway.

For further information on the Head Start program, please visit: http://www.vic.gov.au/headstart or speak/email to your Head Start Coordinator, Faith Kisby faith.kisby@education.vic.gov.au

Exploring University Events

Parents of Year 10, 11 and 12 students, do you have a young person at home who is thinking about university after high school, however feels overwhelmed by study options? There are many free workshops and experiences that will give your young person a ‘feel’ for university. Students who participate in these events tend to be more informed and have greater confidence in their decision making at crucial points during Year 12. Please take the time to discuss these events with your young person and encourage them to participate. Registration links are provided below: