👷VET Pathways & WPL
Fully Funded TAFE Courses for Secondary Students (VETDSS)
South Metropolitan TAFE and North Metropolitan TAFE have released their 2027 programs for students in Years 10 and 11. Please see the links below.
Applications are now open.
Apprenticeship Programs for 2027
Over the next few months, many companies will release apprenticeship opportunities for 2027. Register with SEEK, Indeed and the support websites listed below to receive updates and express your interest.
All students have been sent a résumé template and referred to youthcentral.vic.gov.au for cover letter templates.
Certificate II Scholarship Courses:
This fully funded program offers students the opportunity to work towards a Certificate II in Building and Construction while still attending school. Depending on their chosen pathway, selected students will attend a registered training organisation (RTO) one or two days per week for one or two years. Students will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through on-site work.
As part of the program, the Construction Training Fund (CTF) will cover the cost of uniforms, boots and course tuition. It will also provide ongoing mentoring, support and other wraparound services.
Applications close on Wednesday, 30 September. For more information and to apply, click here.
White Card - One-Day Course:
The White Card is a legal requirement for anyone working on a construction site in Australia. This short course provides the essential work health and safety (WHS) knowledge required to enter the industry. Students will learn how to identify hazards, manage risks and follow safe work practices on-site - knowledge they will use every day.
Visit everthought.edu.au.
Defence Work Experience Program:
The Defence Work Experience Program gives young Australians the chance to explore life in Defence and discover careers in the Australian Defence Force. It is a unique opportunity to learn, gain hands-on experience and see what a career in Defence could look like. More information is available here.
Eligibility
- Be aged 15-18 years at the time of placement.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Students aged 16 years and over must provide photo identification to access a base.
Key Dates for Workplace Learning
Workplace Learning Dates - Year 10 Industry and Enterprise:
- Term 3: Week 10 - Monday, 21 September - Friday, 25 September
- Term 4: Weeks 7 and 8 - Monday, 23 November - Thursday, 3 December (two-week Workplace Learning placement - no exams)
Year 11:
- Term 4: Weeks 6 and 7 - Monday, 16 November - Friday, 27 November
Year 12:
- Term 4: Weeks 1 and 2 - Monday, 12 October - Thursday, 22 October (Graduation is on Friday of Week 1)
Support for Parents and Guardians
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
Apprentice Employment Network
Apprenticeship Support Australia
SEEK
MEGT
Jobs and Skills WA
https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training/apprenticeships-and-traineeships
Lauren Johnson
VET and Workplace Learning Coordinator