The Department funds the following VET programs to provide opportunities for full time secondary students to start training while at school.
VET programs for secondary students
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Aboriginal school-based training program
The Aboriginal school-based training program has two pathways:
- employment based training (school-based apprenticeships and traineeships); and
- institutional based training.
View the 2023 business rules that apply to the ASBT institutional pathway (updated February 2023)
View the 2021 ASBT employment-based training pathway fact sheet (updated June 2023)
View the 2023 ASBT institutional pathway fact sheet (updated February 2023)
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Pre-apprenticeships and pre-traineeships in schools
Pre-apprenticeships and pre-traineeships in schools are Certificate II programs that have been nominated by industry training councils as valid pathways from school to related apprenticeships. Students attend school, train at an RTO and complete mandatory work placement. Completion of a pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship may also contribute to a student's Western Australian Certificate of Education.
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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships are paid employment based training programs for full time school students who are generally 15 years of age and over. Students are required to enter into a training contract with their employer.
Qualifications that are available as school-based apprenticeships or traineeships are listed on the Register of Class A and B qualifications.
Information on school-based apprenticeship and traineeship requirements is available in the Apprenticeship and traineeship policy.
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Guide to Western Australian school-based apprenticeships and traineeships
A guide to Western Australian school-based apprenticeships and traineeships has been developed to support schools, registered training organisations, employers, students, parents and other stakeholders operating in the WA apprenticeship and traineeship system.
The guide provides detailed information on the key aspects involved in a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) arrangement, including:
- a quick guide outlining the key steps involved in an SBAT from starting out through to completion;
- real life examples that make it easier to understand how SBATs actually work in practice;
- information on the roles and responsibilities of each of the stakeholders in an SBAT; and
- links for easy access to fact sheets, forms and other information.
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Page last updated February 09, 2024