School Based Traineeships 2014
A guide to
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Everybody wins, from schools to employers to students.
The team at Sage Institute of Education have over 8 years of experience in managing school based training programs. We understand the journey each stakeholder embarks upon from the student at work for the fi rst time to the employer engaging their fi rst trainee.
Our trainers are industry experienced practitioners who bring the subject matter to life in class and during workplace visits.
Sage Institute of Education is connected directly to industry through our Career Partner program.
Our workplaces are fully briefed on their role and responsibilities in the program and truly benefi t from the student’s contribution in their work place.
Sage Institute of Education has many strong relationships with schools. Our co-ordinated selection process ensures the students are suited to and interested in the course they undertake.
Who are Sage?
Often referred to as a SBAT, a school based traineeship combines paid work, training and school.
Training is delivered by an RTO like Sage Institute of Education and takes place at school. Six hours per week is devoted to training, averaged over three periods of four months a year.
As well as formal training, students undertake work placement where the skills and knowledge taught in the classroom are applied in a work setting. So they get paid whilst practising what they learnt in class.
At the conclusion of the course successful students receive a nationally recognised qualifi cation that can be incorporated into their VCAL or VCE studies.
Who can do a SBAT?
· Students enrolled in VCE or VCAL
· Students 15 years of age and over
· An Australian citi zen or permanent resident
· Students must be prepared to devote 13 hours per week to their program.
What is a school based traineeship?
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The student – Whilst undertaking a SBAT students will be working 7 hours per week and will be treated as an employee of a business, like an adult in the workforce, including 6 hours of formal training at school.
The employer – This will be the workplace and will be linked directly to the course students are undertaking.
The Australian Apprenticeship Centre – The AAC does most of its work behind the scenes. They register the training contract and work with the RTO to develop the training plan.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – This is the organisation, often referred to as TAFE (Technical and Further Education) that is responsible for the delivery and assessment of the nationally recognised qualifi cation. They provide trainers in the classroom who also will visit the work place to ensure students are getting the opportunity to practice the skills taught in the classroom and to assess students progress against the training plan.
School – The school records studies on the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS) to make sure the traineeship and hard work goes towards students’ VCAL or VCE studies.
Parents/Guardians – Must agree to the terms and conditions of the training contract and co-sign it if the student is under 18 years of age.
Who are involved in a SBAT?
Career pathways
Sage SBAT’s
Certifi cate III in Children’s Services
Further study
Diploma of Children’s Services
Careers
• Children Care Educator
• Child Care Centre Manager
Sage SBAT’s
Certifi cate III in Fitness
Further study
Certifi cate IV in Fitness
Careers
• Personal Trainer
With further training:
• Police force
• Ambulance brigade
• Teaching
Sage SBAT’s
Certifi cate III in Business
Further study
Certifi cate IV in Business
Careers
• Administrative duties in virtually any business
Sage SBAT’s
Certifi cate III in Aged Care
Further study
Certifi cate IV in Aged Care or Certifi cate IV in Home and Community Care
Careers
• Aged Care professional
For the student
· You get paid whilst you study a nati onally recognised qualifi cati on
· You receive a nati onally recognised qualifi cati on upon successful completi on of all requirements
· You are introduced to the workforce whilst sti ll at school, oft en resulti ng in further employment at the conclusion of the course
· You receive credit towards your VCE or VCAL studies
· You get a real life insight into the industry you are interested in
· You broaden your study opti ons
For the school
· All course material, delivery and assessment acti vity is managed by Sage Insti tute of Educati on
· Fewer changes of directi on or study by students due to Sage Insti tute’s extensive interview program to ascertain student suitability for SBAT placement
· Course results delivered before VASS cut off deadline
· Training plans provided before course begins for inclusion in VASS system
· Work placement program managed from start to fi nish.
This includes identi fying suitable workplaces, managing student interviews and coaching students prior to interviews where necessary
· Account Manager to provide a single point of contact for all student queries
For the employer
· Recruit young and enthusiasti c part ti me staff
· Receive incenti ves from the Federal government (see AAC)
· Grasp the opportunity to give back to the industry by assisti ng with the development of future employees in your chosen fi eld
· Develop strong and rewarding bonds with local schools and community
· Develop your existi ng staff in roles as workplace mentors of SBAT’s
What are the benefi ts of doing a SBAT?
Frequently asked questions
You get paid while
you study a nationally recognised qualifi cation!
What is an RTO?
Sage Institute of Education is a Registered Training Organisation, delivery TAFE (Technical and Further Education). They provide students with training that
How long is the course?
One school year.
How does doing a SBAT benefi t my VCE score?
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