Headstart

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Local MP, Steve McGhie recently visited the College to meet with staff and students to discuss the Headstart program at Melton Secondary College.

Mr Reynolds, Pawanvir, Mr McGhie, Asmiret, Ziyad and Mr Wilson

Helping students get a career HEADSTART

HEADSTART is an apprenticeship and traineeship pathways that allows Year 10, 11 & 12 school students to spend more time working, while completing the necessary vocational training and gaining their VCAL qualification. HEADSTART will give you more time in the workplace to develop the knowledge and skills today’s employers are looking for. When you finish school, you will have your VCAL as well as having finished (or be close to finishing) a Certificate III Trade qualification - giving you a head start on everyone else.

Courses available

You can choose Apprenticeships and Traineeship courses in key industries such as building & construction, community services & health, business & primary industries.

How HEADSTART works with schools

Depending on what your employer needs, you will go to school some days and work on the other days. At a minimum, you will undertake paid employment for:

One day a week in Yr 10
2 days a week in Yr 11
3 days a week in Yr 12

You may also choose to complete Year 12 over 2 years.

What do you get?

A HEADSTART Pathway Plan tailored to the specific needs of you and your employer
One-to one support from a HEADSTART Coordinator to keep you on the right track
Quality assured training through TAFE’s and Skills First contracted providers
A VCAL certificate
Significant progress towards, or completion of, a Certificate III trade qualification
Payment of a fair training wage
A tailored pathway into a priority industry career

Talk to your Careers Advisor/ Pathways Advisor /Course Counsellor to find out what programs are available and how to apply for HEADSTART.

Fees may apply to cover the costs of tuition & service fees, equipment, clothing and tools.