👷VET Pathways & WPL

VET Pathways & Workplace Learning

Several Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to attend the Perth Skills and Careers Expo. This event allowed them to connect with industry representatives, businesses and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). We highly recommend taking your son to this expo next year if you get the chance.

Year 12 Students: This term is the 'Apply' term for our Year 12 students. I have sent a flyer home to all parents to offer support over the next few months. The boys should be submitting their resumes and cover letters for proofreading and then applying for apprenticeships. Once they are successful, I will ensure they are prepared to answer questions correctly using the SAO (Situation, Action, Outcome) technique.
Year 11 Students: I am currently conducting the Curtin UniReady interviews for our Year 11 students. These boys will have the opportunity to complete this subject in Year 12, combined with a Certificate IV, to achieve a 70 ATAR score. If your son is interested in completing a stand-alone Certificate IV, they are to attend the information session next Monday.
Year 10 Students: The timetable for next year is looking great. If any students have not received their first preference, Mr King has been meeting with them to discuss their options. If students are interested in attending TAFE or RTOs one day a week, please let me know as soon as possible.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR 2025

Over the next few months, many companies will be releasing apprenticeship opportunities for 2025. Sign up to SEEK/Indeed and the below support websites to register your interest. Here are just a few;

Downer - Apprentice Civil and Bridges Crew Member
Penske – Apprentice Diesel Technician
BTP - Boilermaker Fitter Machinist Auto Electrical Heavy Duty Diesel
CJD - Heavy Duty Mechanics
Windscreen O’Brien – Heavy Vehicle Windscreen Fitter
NETTS WA/Programmed – Mechanical, instrumentation, Process Plant
Tronox/Programmed – Mechanical Fitter & Machinist
Perth Racing – Sports Turf Apprentice
Nexus Home Improvements – Carpenter
JTMEC Electrical Apprenticeship
Schindler Lifts – Electrical Apprenticeships
MLG Oz – Auto electrical Heavy Duty Boilermaker
SCEE Electrical – Electrical Apprenticeship
John Hughes Group – Automotive
Epiroc - Automotive Electrical Technology Mobile Plant
PTA - Rollingstock Technician Apprentice
Cummins – Mechanical Electrical
Grosvenor – Electrical
Defence Industry Pathway Traineeship
MacMahon – Heavy Duty Auto Electrician Boilermakers Electrician
Western Power – Electrical Apprenticeship
ABN Group – Multiple construction trades
Nutrien – Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Casual Soccer Coach – Joondalup/Rockingham – Weekend work

FULLY FUNDED TAFE COURSE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS (VETDSS)

South and North Metro TAFE have released the 2024 program for Years 10 & 11. Please see the attached link. Applications are open, they close end of this month.

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FUND

The Construction Careers Scholarship Program is an innovative way to get a head start and work towards a building and construction apprenticeship. Suitable for Year 11 and 12 students, our program is highly regarded by employers and may provide credits or reduce time spent as an apprentice.

If your son is interested in Carpentry, Plumbing, civil construction, or finishing trades. Please apply for the Scholarship Program – apply here

KEY DATES

Year 12 WPL – Term Four – Week 1 & 2 – Monday, 7 – Thursday, 17 October

Year 11 WPL – Term Four – Week 6 & 7 – Monday, 11 – Friday, 22 November

Year 10 I&E – Work Experience – Term Three – Monday, 2 - Friday, 6 September

Year 10 I&E – Work Experience – Term Four – Monday, 25 November – Friday, 29 November

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways

https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/job-search-sites

Apprentice Employment Network

https://aenwa.com.au/find-an-apprenticeship-act/

Apprenticeship Support Australian http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/apprentices