Work Based Learning

Charlton College Year 11 and 12 students are provided with several different pathway options, which if chosen, allows them the opportunity to link with local businesses and learn lifelong skills for employment all whilst continuing to study at school.

This week we would like to showcase Poppy Fitzpatrick, our Year 11 VCE student who is currently completing a Head Start School Based Traineeship with Shine Bright each Wednesday at Charlton Early Years Centre. 

Poppy has been caring for 0-4 year olds in the daycare room which includes play-based learning, feeding, cleaning and complying with OH&S regulations. Poppy also enjoys assisting with the 3 & 4 Year-Old Kindergarten program where she is able to help with children’s development. 

Head Start is a revised model for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT) undertaken by students which allows them to spend more time in paid work and on the job training to develop the skills that industry and employers need whilst also attending school to work toward a Year 12 qualification. 

Students are supported by a Head Start Coordinator, their role is to support students to ensure they are progressing well with their schoolwork, training and employment. 

During the SBAT students enrol with a training organisation to complete a Certificate II or III level qualification.  

If you would like to know more about the Head Start Program, please contact your Head Start Coordinator Mary-Ann Sait on 0400 696 156 or Mary-Ann.Sait@education.vic.gov.au 

Thank you Shine Bright and Mary-Ann Sait for your partnership.

“Together We Achieve”