SBAT for school students
SBAT for school students
Get a head start!
School-Based Apprenticeships and School-Based Traineeships (SBAT) provide the opportunity to combine paid part-time employment, study towards a nationally recognised credential at TAFE NSW, whilst continuing at school and completing the HSC.
Download our current TVET/SBAT course vacancy list to see what courses are still available to enrol in and then complete a SBAT Expression of Interest Form to start your career today!
Depending on your pattern of study, you can also achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
We can offer you:
- excellence in vocational and trade training
- strong knowledge of the labour market
- industry standard workshops
- qualified and industry experienced teachers
- flexible learning options
- cooperative relationships with employers
- outstanding support before, during and after your SBT or SBA
We can assist you and your school by:
- undertaking school visits to assist career advisers promote SBAT's to students and parents
- provision of "Fact Sheets" and other promotional material
- provision of expert advice on traineeships and apprenticeships
- attendance at subject selection evenings
- participation in Career Expos, and School Open Days
- organizing information packs for distribution to students
- advising schools of job vacancies in targeted vocational areas
SWSi also coordinates the promotion, application, recruitment and selection process via:
- information sessions for parents and students
- receiving EOI’s
- employer interview
- trial of work experience
- offer of a SBA or SBT
Trade school is a joint initiative between TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute, Department of Education and Training – South Western Sydney Region and local industry to provide vocational opportunities for local students.
Factors to consider before applying
Eligibility: you must apply in year 10 (or early in year 11), with the intention of commencing off-the-job training in years 11 and 12; you must be at least 15 years of age
Competing demands: you will need to be able to balance on-the-job and off-the-job training requirements with the normal academic demands of your other school subjects
Support: to be successful it is important that you have the support of your parents, and school
Structure of training: the day and hours for on-the-job training will be negotiated with the employer, and will generally reflect the needs of the industry; the organization of the off-the-job training will be influenced by a number of factors (e.g. on-the-job requirements, number of students in cohort, preference of schools, availability of facilities, opportunities for holiday delivery.)
For more information visit online: www.sbatinnsw.info or go to our FAQ page.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
2012 SBAT Expression Interest »
Employer Information »
NSW School Based Apprenticeship / Traineeship Notification form »
IMPORTANT EXTERNAL LINKS
School Based Apprenticeship – Summary of courses
Official Vocational Education in Schools SBAT Website »
Financial incentives for School Based Apprentices and Trainees »
