Australian School-based Apprenticeships

What’s an ASbA?

Australian School-based Apprenticeships are a great career option for students in Year 11 and Year 12. They have a number of features:

• Finish Years 11 and 12 while you start your apprenticeship.

• Be paid a training wage or apprentice wage for the time you spend 'on-the-job' with your employer.

• Covered by a training contract, which links to an industrial award or agreement.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships offer:

• A great way to get a head start in a chosen career.

• Paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both.

•  ‘Competency based’ which means you can complete your training faster if you reach the required skills level.

• Existing skills and prior experience are recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time.

  Available as full-time or part-time, also available part-time in many schools.

• Leads to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for further education and training over the course of your working life.

• A pathway from school to work.

GTEC works with local industry and employers to match our students from their respective trade streams to industry, with the potential for employment. GTEC has Industry Liaison staff (ILOs) who work on an ongoing basis with industry to encourage employment of our students. Some students who are not fully work ready may remain in an Practical Placement until their skills and attitudes are sufficiently developed for them to be employed.