SBAT - School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT) allow students over 15 years of age to work as paid part-time apprentices, or trainees, while still at school.  While doing VCE, a student can enter the workforce in a particular industry by working and training on the job and receiving off-the-job training from a Registered Training Organisation.

The minimum requirements of an SBAT:

• 13 hours per week which is made up of a combination of work and training.

• It must impact the school timetable and cannot be solely completed outside school hours.

• Viewbank College must sign and agree to the training.

• Employers must pay at least award wages.

How a SBAT Contributes to the VCE

Upon successful completion of the SBAT, the School Based Apprentice will have gained credit towards a VET (Vocational Education & Training) qualification and their VCE. 

The Careers Counsellor, VET Coordinator & Head of House would need to be consulted before a student considers this option.