👷VET Pathways & WPL
VET Pathways & Workplace Learning Update
Industry & Enterprise - Workplace Learning
The Year 10 Industry & Enterprise students will be completing work experience next week. The boys will be enjoying a range of occupations in a variety of different settings. These include heavy diesel mechanic, light vehicle mechanic, carpentry, plumbing, marine fabrication, electrical and agriculture.
Key dates for I&E
- Term One: Week 6 – 17th – 21st March
- Term Two: Week 10 – 30th June – 3rd July
- Term Three: Week 10 – 22nd - 26th September
- Term Four: Week 7 - 24th - 28th November
Year 11 & 12 Workplace Learning
Students in general studies are encouraged to start exploring opportunities for their next work placement. Workplace Learning (WPL) paperwork will be distributed in the coming weeks. As many employers are already booking students for Semester 2, early action is recommended to secure preferred placements.
Please check your email for the Workplace Learning Parent Document, which provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Key Dates for Workplace Learning:
- Year 11
- Term Two: Tuesday 3rd - 13th June
- Term Four: Monday 17th - 28th November
- Year 12
- Term Two: Tuesday 3rd – 13th June
- Term Four: Monday 13th – Thursday 23rd October
Snapshot on VET
In the coming months, I will be interviewing current Year 11 and 12 students who enrolled in courses with external RTOs. This will give you a clearer understanding of what VET courses entail.
This year, 73 students are pursuing Certificates in Business, Education Support, Electrical, Automotive, Retail, Carpentry, Electronics, Marine Studies, Barbering, Sports, Screen & Media, Tourism, Music and Radio/Podcasting, Resources/Infrastructure and Nursing. These students attend TAFE, RTOs or businesses to complete one day a week of training alongside their Year 11 & 12 studies.
Construction Training Fund
Governments are making every effort to increase skilled construction workers. Apprentice plumbers, electricians and carpenters are to receive $10,000 payment from the Commonwealth government, spread over their 4-year apprenticeship. Apprentices will receive $2,000 at 6, 12, 24, 36 months, and at the completion of their apprenticeship. There are also allowances for PreApprentices, tool allowance, support bonuses and travel & accommodation. For more information visit the CTF.
Western Australian Training Awards
Applications are open for the 2025 Training Awards. If you are a School Based apprentice or VET student who demonstrates excellent commitment to both school and VET studies, you are eligible to apply. Award winners will receive $3000 and will represent WA at the Australian Training Awards. Applications close 11th April 2025. For further information visit WA Training Awards
Apprenticeship Support Australia
This is a great guide to help students find an apprenticeship or traineeship. You can find it here.
Government School-based Traineeships
Our school-based traineeship program is a fantastic opportunity for students heading into Year 11 in 2025 who are looking to start a career. A great program for students. Over 18 months trainees gain real experience working part time in a government agency, learning valuable workplace skills and being paid while finishing Years 11and 12.
Trainees:
- work 2 days a week (usually Thursday and Friday) in a public sector agency and this counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
- complete a nationally recognised Certificate II in Government
- receive support from a workplace supervisor to develop workplace skills for future employment.
- students, for more information click the link.
Mrs Johnson & Mrs Paduano