Transition and Pathway

TAFE YES Program - Term 4 Highlights (November 7 to 5 December 2025)

This term, a group of enthusiastic Year 9 students from Marian Catholic College participated in the Griffith TAFE YES Program. This highly popular program fills each year quickly, and our students showed excellent organisation and eagerness by submitting their Expressions of Interest and registration forms early to secure their places.

Courses Offered

·         Engineering / Welding

·         Construction

Student Participation

To take part in the program, students were required to wear smart, industry-appropriate casual clothing and safety boots. The following 10 students represented Marian Catholic College in the two workshop areas:

Engineering – Welding & Fabrication

·         Ekamjeet Chahal

·         Lewis Guidolin

·         Kameli Loaloadravu

·         Hayden Mirtschin

·         Kurosh Parsa

Construction

·         Reece O'Grady

·         Nicholas Quarisa

·         Luca Vian

·         Johnah Vian

·         Luca Violi

Program Outcomes

Over the course of the term, students gained valuable hands-on experience in real industry environments, developing confidence, practical skills, and resilience. The YES Program supports students to stay engaged in their learning, build connections with industry trainers, and demonstrate competency through practical tasks.

In the Construction workshop, students proudly built their own Mimosa Cape Cod timber chairs, while in Engineering/Welding, students completed a portable barbecue. These projects were completed over four to five Fridays, and the results showcase the students’ dedication, teamwork, and newly acquired technical skills.

TERM 4 – White Card Course (20 November) Western Riverina Community College (WRCC)

White Card Training – Term 4

This term, Year 10 and senior students had the opportunity to complete their White Card course through WRCC (Western Riverina Community College), with support from our VET Coordinator, Lucia Dickie. The course is a mandatory requirement for working on construction sites and helps students develop important safety skills, including hazard identification, risk management, and safe work practices.

Why the White Card Matters

The White Card is a mandatory requirement for anyone working on a construction site. Completing this course helps students:

·         Build strong safety awareness

·         Identify workplace hazards

·         Manage risks effectively

·         Understand safe work practices

·         Increase future employability

·         Students wishing to undertake construction-related work experience must have a valid White Card.

Course Requirements

·         Students must be 14+ years old and provide a USI, Photo ID Letter, and LLN Test

·         The face-to-face course covers practical safety skills for the construction industry.

·         On completion, students receive a Statement of Attainment and White Card in the post.

Our students

This term, 12 students participated and successfully passed the course. They gained hands-on safety knowledge, applied their skills in assessments, and are now prepared for future work experience and construction opportunities.

Interested in 2026?

If your child is interested in completing the White Card course in 2026, keep an eye on Compass notices and school emails. Early registration and parental support are essential to secure a place.