fact sheet pre-apprenticeships in schools 2015
FACT SHEET PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS IN SCHOOLS 2015 What are Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools? Pre-Apprenticeships in schools are Certificate II programs that have been nominated by Western Australian industry training councils as valid pathways from school to a traditional trade apprenticeship. Students in Year 11 and 12 attend school, train at a registered training organisation and are linked to an employer for work placement. Students must complete required hours of work placement as nominated in the Western Australian Pre-apprenticeship Program Business Rules 2015. Benefits of Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools Successful applicants for a Certificate II pre-apprenticeship will: undertake training while still completing their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE); have an industry endorsed pathway to a full-time apprenticeship; receive credit for successful completion of units of competency; and receive VET credit transfer towards the WACE; Conditions to be met Places for pre-apprenticeships in schools are limited. When applying, students will be required to: be commencing Year 11 or 12; have a ‘C’ grade average at the end of Year 10; have support from their school including endorsement of work readiness; meet specific industry licensing requirements; and meet Australian citizenship or visa requirements. Student application process for Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools Registered training organisations are responsible for managing the pre-apprenticeships in schools application process; including marketing, recruitment and student selection processes for their respective programs. Work placement Registered training organisations will: coordinate work placements in partnership with the schools; organise work placements within a timeframe agreed by all stakeholders; and provide schools with evidence that the work placement has been established and monitored. Fees and charges Secondary school students undertaking pre-apprenticeships in schools as part of their secondary education are exempt from tuition, resource and enrolment fees. However, some industries may require the students to purchase uniforms, protective equipment, text books or trade equipment/tools. Contact details For queries relating to: the business rules, please contact Apprenticeship and Traineeship Policy on (08) 6551 5526 or email: [email protected]; pre-apprenticeship curriculum, please contact Training Curriculum Services on (08) 6212 9719 or email: [email protected]; and funding, please contact Service Resource Management on (08) 6551 5356 or email: [email protected]. 2 2015 Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools State Pre-apprenticeship Title ID Automotive National ID Qualification Title WC03 Vehicle Body Building AUM20213 WC05 Outdoor Power Equipment AUR20812 Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production Bus, Truck and Trailer Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology WC06 Light Vehicle Servicing AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology WC07 Heavy Vehicle Servicing AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology WC09 Vehicle Body Painting AUR20912 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology WC10 Panel Beating AUR20912 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology Building and Construction WC15 Painting and Decorating 52443WA WC19 Plumbing 52700WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (PathwaysTrades) Certificate II in Plumbing Electrotechnology UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) Retail Baking FDF20510 Certificate II in Retail Baking Assistance SIT20312 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations Electrical WC20 Food WC21 Hospitality and Tourism WC22 Commercial Cookery/Patisserie Light Manufacturing WC23 Cabinet Making/Furniture Making MSF20313 Certificate II in Furniture Making WC24 Glass and Glazing MSF20413 Certificate II in Glass and Glazing MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering WC26 Mechanical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanical-Plant Mechanic MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering WC27 Mechanical Fitter and Machinist MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering WC28 Heavy Fabrication MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering WC29 Light Fabrication MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering WC31 Aeroskills Mechanical MEA20411 Certificate II in Aeroskills WC32 Avionics MEA20411 Certificate II in Aeroskills Metals, Manufacturing and Services WC25 Primary Industry WC33 Landscaping AHC21610 Certificate II in Landscaping WC34 Nursery AHC20810 Certificate II in Retail Nursery WC35 Parks and Gardens AHC20610 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens WC36 Turf AHC20910 Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
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