👷VET Pathways & WPL

VET Pathways & Workplace Learning

What an incredible term it has been for our General Pathway students. The Year 11 and 12 have successfully completed their work placements, gaining valuable industry experience and developing their employability skills with some Year 12s being offered an apprenticeship upon completion of Year 12. I would like to congratulate all students on the way they have represented Mazenod College in the community. Their professionalism, respect and commitment continue to reflect the values of what it means to be a Mazenod student.

Our Year 10 Industry and Enterprise students will complete their work placements in Week 10, providing them with an excellent opportunity to explore potential career pathways.

We also have an exciting few weeks ahead, with the Year 10 MyPath experiences taking place before students begin the important process of selecting their subjects and pathways for 2027.  As we look ahead to Term Three, it is a significant time for our senior school students. Year 10 students will be making important decisions about their pathway for next year, while Year 10 and 11 students begin applying for TAFE courses and other training opportunities.

Our Year 12 students will continue exploring apprenticeships, traineeships, employment and further education options as they prepare for life beyond school.

Key Dates for Workplace Learning

Work Experience Dates (Year 10 I&E)

• Term 2: Week 10 – 22 –26 June – (paperwork was due back 22 May)
• Term 3: Week 10 – 21 –25  September
• Term 4: Weeks 7 & 8 – 23 November – 3 December (two weeks WPL – no exams)

Year 11:

• Term 4: Weeks 6–7 – 16 –27 November

Year 12:

• Term 4: Weeks 1–2 – 12 –22 October (Graduation Friday, Week 1)

Opportunities

Skill Hire is pleased to open Expressions of Interest for students wishing to commence a School-Based Pre-Apprenticeship in Term 4, 2026.

Successful applicants will begin in Week 1, Term 4, 2026, undertaking an initial 4–6 week program, and will then continue into 2027, completing all required classes by the end of Term 3, 2027.

This pathway provides students with an excellent opportunity to gain an early start on their school-based pre-apprenticeship and secure work experience placements earlier in 2027.

The following School-Based Pre-Apprenticeships are available:

• Plumbing – Forrestfield (Fridays)
• Carpentry & Bricklaying – Joondalup (Fridays)

See Mrs Johnson for further details.

NETTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM:

The National Energy Technician Training Scheme (NETTS) is a unique, highly competitive 4-year apprenticeship program delivered in partnership with major energy companies including Woodside, Shell and INPEX.

Successful applicants will:

• Earn while they learn with a competitive salary
• Gain industry-leading training
• Achieve nationally recognised qualifications
• Build real on-site experience through FIFO placements from Year 2
• Work alongside some of WA’s most respected energy operators

Apprenticeship pathways available:

• Mechanical Technician
• Instrumentation Electrician
• Process Plant Technician

Key details:

• Applications CLOSE: 2 July 2026
• Start: 2027 Intake
• Eligibility: Year 12 students or recent school leavers

👉 Apply here: NETTS 2027

👉 Learn more about NETTS: https://info.programmed.com.au/nettswa

Lauren Johnson

VET and Workplace Learning Coordinator