👷VET Pathways & WPL

VET Pathways & Workplace Learning

What an incredible term it has been in VET. All Year 11 and 12 students embarked on work placements while the Year 10 I&E students are to complete their work placements next week. We have had the most incredible week for the Year 10 MyPath experiences and then next week we have subject selections with counsellors.

As Term Three begins, it is a crucial time for senior school students as the Year 10s choose their pathways for next year, Year 10 and 11 apply for TAFE, and Year 12s explore apprenticeship opportunities for 2024.

I would like to congratulate all students for the way they have conducted themselves whilst out in the community and how they continue to demonstrate the values of what it means to be a Mazenod student.

Key dates

Term Three: Week 8

Monday 2nd – Friday 15th September

Year 12 WPL

Term Four: Week 1 & 2

Monday 7th – Thursday 17th October

Year 11 WPL

Term Four: Week 4

Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November

Year 10 I&E – Work Experience

Term Four: Week 6 & 7

Monday 11th – Friday 22nd November

Work Experience Opportunities

The Defence Work Experience Program is pleased to announce a new program: Drone Operator Work Experience with the Australian Army at Irwin Barracks on 24 October 2024. A Drone Operator is a combat-focused role that acts as the eyes on the battlefield. This program is open to students who are actively studying a subject relating to drones. This may include, but is not limited to; students studying a certificate in Aviation (Remote Pilot), an elective relating to drones, or are engaged in a drone program outside of school. All work experience placements are open to students aged 15-24.​​​​​​​

Students can apply via this link:

Army Drone Operator: Irwin Barracks (nga.net.au)

Applications close Sunday 25 August

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025

There is a lot coming through – sign up to SEEK.

• Sebestian’s Butcher – looking for an apprentice as a butcher - Speak to Pep
• Komatsu’s 2025 Apprentice Program!
   
  Applications open 1st July 2024. 
  What’s in it for you?
   
  ✅ Award winning apprentice program
  ✅ Skill development
  ✅ Personal development
  ✅ Employee Benefits include: 16 weeks paid parental leave, Flexible Work arrangements, Income Protection and much more
  ✅ Career opportunities 
  ✅ Commitment to Safety
  ✅ Support and Mentorship
  ✅ Networking
   
  Choose from a range of apprenticeship options:
   
  🔷 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology 
  🔷 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
  🔷 Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Lauren Johnson

VET and WPL Coordinator