CAREERS
Early Childhood Education & Care Head Start Program
Over the past few weeks, 10 students from across the Upper Hunter Educational Pathways Program (EPP) schools have taken part in the Early Childhood Education & Care Head Start Program, delivered in partnership with International Childcare College (ICCC) and Central Coast Group Training.
Students completed eight days of hands-on training with ICCC, developing skills and knowledge across child development, safety, communication and professional practice.
This was followed by five days of work placement in early learning centres across the region, giving students the opportunity to experience a real workplace and put their learning into practice.
Our students represented themselves and their schools exceptionally well. They demonstrated maturity, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in working with children, while gaining a valuable insight into what a career in Early Childhood Education and Care could look like.
A big thank you to:
- International Childcare College – for providing engaging, supportive and industry-focused training.
- Central Coast Group Training – for coordinating meaningful work placement opportunities.
- Cessnock HS, Kurri Kurri HS, Dungog HS and Maitland HS – for supporting students to explore and experience career pathways.
We can’t wait to see where these students go next, with potential pathways into School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs), full-time traineeships and other opportunities across the early childhood industry.
A fantastic Head Start into a career in Early Childhood Education and Care!
Year 10 REIP Plumbing Program
Some of our Year 10 students recently had the opportunity to head to Maitland TAFE to participate in the REIP Plumbing Program.
Students got hands-on and experienced all things plumbing, gaining a practical insight into the trade, the skills involved and what a future apprenticeship or career in the plumbing industry could look like.
Programs like this are a fantastic way for students to step outside the classroom, try a trade for themselves and explore different career pathways before making decisions about their future.
A big thank you to REIP and Maitland TAFE for providing our students with another great hands-on learning experience!
First Aid Training at KKHS
Another great opportunity for our students, with Royal Life Saving NSW delivering First Aid training right here at Kurri Kurri High School.
Students spent the day developing practical, potentially life-saving skills, including how to respond to emergency situations, provide CPR and administer first aid.
Congratulations to all students who successfully completed their HLTAID011 Provide First Aid training and gained a valuable qualification to add to their resumes.
A huge thank you to Royal Life Saving NSW for coming to KKHS and providing our students with such an important and worthwhile training opportunity.
White Card Training at KKHS
Congratulations to 20 of our students who successfully completed their White Card training right here at Kurri Kurri High School!
Students gained important knowledge around work health and safety, identifying workplace hazards and working safely on construction sites, while earning an important qualification for anyone considering a future in the construction and trades industries.
A huge thank you to Mr Garrett for giving up his time to deliver the training and support our students in gaining this valuable qualification.
Another 20 students adding valuable skills and qualifications to their resumes!
Year 12 Early Entry Presentation
A huge thank you to the University of Newcastle Student Ambassadors who generously gave up their time to visit KKHS and speak with our Year 12 students about all things Early Entry!
Our students were guided through the Early Entry process, including how to apply, important information to consider when choosing courses and what to expect as they begin planning their transition from school to university.
It was also a great opportunity for students to ask questions and hear directly from current university students about university life and the pathways available after Year 12.
We really appreciate the ambassadors taking the time to support our students during such an important stage of their final year.
Hospitality Awareness Program
What a fantastic day for our students who recently took part in the Hospitality Awareness Program, exploring the many pathways and opportunities available within the hospitality industry.
Students had the opportunity to tour the stunning five-star Crystalbrook Kingsley in Newcastle, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at how a luxury hospitality venue operates and learning about the wide variety of careers available within the industry.
The day also included a visit to Hamilton TAFE, where students explored further study and training options across Cookery, Hospitality, Tourism, Events and Patisserie, as well as participating in a hands-on hospitality workshop.
It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience the industry firsthand and see where studying VET Hospitality in Years 11 and 12 could potentially take them.
A huge thank you to Educational Pathways Program (EPP) for providing our students withanother fantastic opportunity to explore future career and training pathways.
Congratulations to our Year 12 SBAT Students!
Please congratulate Mia P, Ella S, Chloe R, Austin S and Mia M on successfully completing their School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
Completing an SBAT alongside their senior studies is a fantastic achievement and a great head start towards their future careers.
Well done to all five students! KKHS Staff
HeadStart Electrotechnology media & tiles - kick-starting apprenticeship pathways!
Fifteen students from Muswellbrook High School, Cessnock High School, Mount View High School, Kurri Kurri High School and Dungog High School recently took part in the Upper Hunter Headstart Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
Delivered by HunterNet Career Connections at MAJOR Training, the program provided students with hands-on experience, practical industry skills and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in Electrotechnology.
Students successfully completed training in: 🔹 Work health and safety in the workplace
🔹 Fabricating, assembling and dismantling utilities industry components
🔹 Fixing and securing electrotechnology equipment
A huge congratulations to all 15 students on their commitment and achievement. MAJOR Training even commented that this group was the best group they have ever had!
But the learning doesn’t stop there! Students will continue their industry immersion this week with visits to Hedweld and AGL, followed by the Omnia Wheel experience.
A big thank you to Ruby from HunterNet and all of the Careers Advisers who worked hard to get students organised and make this fantastic EPP opportunity possible.
It’s been an incredible opportunity for students to build skills, gain qualifications, experience industry and take another step towards future apprenticeship pathways
Year 7 and 8 Uni STEPS – ElectraCITY
On Wednesday, 19th August, a group of our Year 7 and 8 students participated in the University of Newcastle’s Uni STEPS ElectraCITY Science and Engineering Program.
Students stepped into the role of engineers and worked in teams to design, build and test their own electricity networks using cables and circuit boards. They were challenged to restore power to important locations such as hospitals, homes and industries while managing costs, limited resources and time pressures.
This engaging, hands-on activity encouraged teamwork, communication, budgeting, critical thinking and creative problem-solving while giving students an insight into real-world engineering.
Thank you to the University of Newcastle Uni STEPS team for providing our students with this fantastic STEM learning opportunity .
Drones in Agriculture
Students from the Educational Pathways Program (EPP) recently explored the growing role of drone technology in modern agriculture through an industry-focused Agriculture Drones Course delivered by Ben from Bralca.
The program brought together students from Muswellbrook High School, Cessnock High School, Kurri Kurri High School and Dungog High School, along with two students from the Lake Macquarie EPP group at Glendale Technology High School.
Mapped to the national units of competency AHCMOM311 Operate Precision Control Technology and AVIW0028 Operate and Manage Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems, the course combined theory with practical, hands-on learning.
Students had the opportunity to operate drones across the scenic Tocal College landscape, developing practical skills in drone flight, remote pilot operations and data collection, while learning how this technology is being used to support agricultural planning, monitoring and precision farming.
The training provided students with valuable exposure to an emerging industry and the opportunity to work towards recognised units of competency in a rapidly developing area of agriculture and technology.
Through EPP funding, students from regional schools were able to access this industry-relevant training and gain practical experience that may support future study, training and employment pathways.
Kurri Kurri HS RSA Course
Kurri Kurri High School students have completed nationally recognised qualifications (RSA) to support their future pathways and employment opportunities.
The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course was supported by the Kurri Kurri High School community, KKHS P&C, Kurri Kurri High School and the Educational Pathways Program (EPP), all working together to support student pathways and employment locally and across our region.
Delivered locally by Novaskill, the course provided students with a nationally recognised qualification and a practical skill to support future employment in hospitality and other local industries.
A great example of the school, community and EPP working together to build student capacity, create opportunities and support local employment pathways.