School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships - SBATS

Wee Waa High has a proud history of a highly successful School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) program.

More than just part-time jobs, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to set yourself up for the career you want while you're completing your HSC.

SBATs are available to all Year 10, 11 and 12 high school students in NSW. They allow students to commence an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship while at school. A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship combines paid work, training and school; and as well as an industry recognised national qualification you will gain credit towards the HSC.

Some apprenticeships and traineeships can contribute towards the ATAR.

To learn more, speak with our Careers Adviser, Ms Blewitt or refer to this Q&A information page on the Department of Education's website. Click here.

With this being National Skills Week, we'd like to celebrate some our 2021 Year 12 SBTA students and the training they are pursuing.

In each newsletter we will continue to share more stories of our 2021 SBAT participants.

Sarah Hamilton – Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Visage Beauty & Day Spa, Narrabri

Sarah is one of our Year 12 students who is nearing the completion of her School Based Traineeship (SBAT) in Beauty Therapy at Visage Beauty, Narrabri which she began in 2020. Sarah commenced her studies in Beauty Therapy in Year 10 and completed a Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics Beauty at Narrabri TAFE. Once Sarah completes her traineeship she will continue her Apprenticeship with Visage Beauty, working at both the Narrabri and Wee Waa Salons. We wish Sarah every success with her chosen career.

Jacob Hopman – Certificate II in Engineering

Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD)

Jacob has been enjoying his School Based Traineeship (SBAT) in Metal Fabrication with Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) since 2020. He said he loves the practical side of his traineeship and the learning. Jacob also said how grateful he is for the support he received from everybody at CSD. As part of the SBAT program, Jacob regularly travels to Tamworth TAFE to learn the theory component of his SBAT course. Upon completing his HSC Jacob will continue his apprenticeship with CSD.

Zoe Zawada - Certificate III in Business Administration

– Medical, Wee Waa Hospital

Zoe began her School Based Traineeship (SBAT) at Wee Waa Hospital as an Administrative Assistant (Indigenous Identified) in Year 11. She now has her Certificate III in Business Administration - Medical, which she completed in Term 2 this year. All of her studies were online. Zoe said she had wonderful support from her TAFE teacher who went above and beyond to make sure she had access to the curriculum online, and she would support her outside her weekly lessons if need be. Her dedication and reliability have paved the way for Zoe to begin her studies in Aged Care Nursing at Weronga Aged Care in Wee Waa. Congratulations Zoe and all the best with your chosen career.

Royal Agricultural Society Foundation - Rural Scholarships

The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation's Rural Scholarships are open for application. There are more than 50 $6,000 scholarships on offer to rural NSW students who are seeking to pursue a career that will benefit rural NSW. The scholarships could be for an apprenticeship, TAFE or a university degree in an area that will be of great benefit to regional communities and businesses. It could be town planning, health related, education, business or agriculture, just to name a few. Students could be at any stage of their TAFE, university or apprenticeship studies or be a rural person seeking to retain to re-enter the workforce.

If you are passionate about the future of rural Australia, then these RASF Rural Scholarships could be just for you. Applications close 5th September 2021.

Job Opportunities for 2022

For more information on opportunities with Merced Farming, click here

For more information on Boggabri Coal apprenticeship opportunities, click here

Recruitment for the 2022 intake of regional Apprentices and Trainees has commenced!

Click here for more information.

Useful Information Sites To Help With Career Planning

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Info Service

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Facebook information page has loads of useful advice for obtaining an apprenticeship or traineeship. Opportunities are also listed. Go to:

www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/

Apprenticeship Support Australia Advice for ParentsAn Australian Apprenticeship (commonly known as an apprenticeship or traineeship) combines paid on-the-job training with formal study resulting in a nationally-recognised qualification. There are more than 500 occupations across Australia that offer apprenticeships and traineeships, ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels, including traditional trades, as well as a number of emerging occupations in most sectors of business and industry. The Australian Government even provides funding to eligible Australian Apprentices aimed to assist with the costs incurred whist they are undertaking training! To find out which career may suit your child head to our free careers advice portal Skillsroad.com.au – Australian number 1 destination for career advice!

http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/Parents

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Info Service

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Facebook information page has loads of useful advice for obtaining an apprenticeship or traineeship. Opportunities are also listed. Go to:

www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/

Apprenticeship Support Australia Advice for ParentsAn Australian Apprenticeship (commonly known as an apprenticeship or traineeship) combines paid on-the-job training with formal study resulting in a nationally-recognised qualification. There are more than 500 occupations across Australia that offer apprenticeships and traineeships, ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels, including traditional trades, as well as a number of emerging occupations in most sectors of business and industry. he Australian Government even provides funding to eligible Australian Apprentices aimed to assist with the costs incurred whist they are undertaking training! To find out which career may suit your child head to our free careers advice portal Skillsroad.com.au – Australian number 1 destination for career advice!

http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/Parents

Career Snapshot – Logistics – TAFE

Which occupations in this industry are likely to have the largest employment growth over the next three years? Which TAFE NSW courses are popular for people looking to get into these job roles and how much can you earn?

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/documents/60140/219174/Careers-Snapshot_Logistics_and_Warehousing.pdf

Make Your Move – Traineeship program

If there are any young students or disengaged youth who maybe interested in the dynamics of online shopping, technology enhancements, global supply chain distribution networks and the career opportunities and education pathways within the International Freight, Transport and Logistics industry. Explore the Make Your Move website:

https://www.mymv.org/

Study at the Zoo – Taronga Zoo

We have a deep commitment to education. To contribute to a shared future for wildlife and people, apply to join one of our formal or informal courses today.

Certificate courses

Bachelor degree

Masters degree

Short courses and workshops

Internships and placements

Veterinary professional training

https://taronga.org.au/education#studyattaronga

Work Experience 2022 at the Zoo – Heads Up

Applications for 2022 Work Experience placements will open on Monday 5 October 2021.

Sydney Taronga Zoo Sydney offers school work experience opportunities for students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture.

https://taronga.org.au/get-involved/school-work-experience/sydney

Meet a Keeper at Taronga

Thursday 21 October 2021

The Meet a Keeper program is a day-long experience for school students who are fascinated by the work the Education team does and those after a better idea of what it’s like to work at our Zoos or in captive animal care.

The program begins with a guest speaker presentation by a talented panel of Taronga Zoo Keepers, Educators, Human Resources, Taronga Training Institute staff and YATZ members in which students can learn about all aspects of caring for animals including the qualifications required, core responsibilities of a keeper, future career opportunities and more. https://taronga.org.au/education/sydney/full-day-programs/meet-a-keeper

Unearthing Science for budding scientists in your Year 9 and 10 students

Registration deadlines Term 4 – 27 August 2021

Introducing rural and regional students to the concept of independent scientific investigation, with a focus on environmental and ecological research.

Unearthing Science is exclusively available for high schools in regional & rural areas of New South Wales.

The program is free and available to run in any school term, and you can register for any term ahead of the dates listed below corresponding to that term.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/industry-and-community/community-engagement/unearthing-science.html

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