Meet some School Based Apprentices and Trainees
Megan Truebody: School Based Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
Keisha Bishop: Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Floristry
Matthew Conway: Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Sport & Recreation
Chloe Rauchle: Certificate II in Business Services
Brodie McCallum: Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Transport & Warehouse Distibution
Jordan Rafton: Certificate III School Based Apprenticeship in Plumbing
Joshua Lackey: Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Automotive
Andrew Hayes: Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
Leroy Wilkinson: Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Business Services
Megan Truebody Year 11
Megan Truebody has become the first student from Macquarie College to sign up to complete a School Based Apprenticeship in Hairdressing as part of her Higher School Certificate studies.
Megan will work for a minimum of 8 hours per week with her employer, Evocative Hairdressing and Beauty, at Warners Bay, while studying the first year of her apprenticeship at Hunter Institute of TAFE, Hamilton, over the next 2 years as a subject for the HSC. After the completion of the HSC, Megan will become a second year apprentice and will work full time with Evocative Hairdressing and Beauty until she completes her apprenticeship.
For more information about School Based Traineeship and Apprenticeships, please speak to your Careers Adviser or contact Career Links on 49568458.
Keisha Bishop, Year 11
Keisha Bishop from Whitebridge High School has become the first student in this area to undertake a Certificate II School Based Traineeship in FLORISTRY.
During Year 11 and 12, in addition to her HSC commitments at school, Keisha will work a minimum of 8 hours per week with her employer, FLOWER BARN, at Jesmond, while attending Hunter Institute of TAFE, Kurri Kurri Campus to complete the formal training component of her traineeship.
For information about School Based Traineeships please speak to your Career Adviser or call Career Links 49568468 www.sbatinnsw.info
Matthew Conway, Year 11
Name the School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Sport & Recreation with Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale.
What school do you attend?
Kotara High School. My Sport & Recreation training is through the Australian Training Company.
How did you get started in a School Based Traineeship?
I am involved in gymnastics and have been for a long time. After completing my Level 1 Coaching course, I was approached to take on a School Based Traineeship.
How have you coped balancing Year 11 Preliminary studies with your SBT?
It's really not that hard, provided you have a study plan in place.
Describe a day on the job.
On an average day, I coach kids in the sport of gymnastics from the ages of 5 to 14.
What is the best part about your SBT?
Working and seeing that what you are doing for the kids is actually helping.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBT?
No, not at all.
Would you recommend School Based Traineeships to others?
Yes, if you're into doing something that at the end, not only benefits you but others as well. I would definetly recommend it.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
If I get a good UAI I hope to go to uni to study Sports Dietetics. If not, I may go to TAFE to become a qualified Chef or I may continue on the path of Sport & Recreation.
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Chloe Rauchle, Year 11
Name School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate II in Business Services with Linde Business Law, Newcastle.
What school do you attend?
St Francis Xavier College
How did you get started in a School Based Traineeship?
The Career Adviser at school informed me about the opportunity. I then applied for the position and after an interview, I was the successful candidate.
How have you coped balancing Year 11 Preliminary studies with your SBT?
Fine. Of course there is work I have to catch up on (for the day I am at work), but I am managing very well.
Describe a day on the job.
My work is administration based. This involves reception work; using the telephone, answering emails, filing and running errands.
What is the best part about your SBT?
Having this great experience whilst still completing the HSC.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBT?
No, I love it. It's great!
Would you recommend School Based Traineeships to others?
Yes. It is a fantastic opportunity and the experience can help with your future employment.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
Something that involves office and administration activities. I can use the transferable skills I have gained through my SBT.
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Brodi McCallum, Year 11
Name the School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Transport & Warehouse Distibution with Reece Plumbing, Gateshead.
What school do you attend?
Swansea High School. My Transport & Warehouse Distribution training is through Murray Mallee Training.
How did you get started in a School Based Traineeship?
The Career Adviser at my school sent me an email with information about the position and I completed an online application. Within 2 weeks I began working with Reece Plumbing.
How have you coped balancing Year 11 Preliminary studies with your SBT?
So far I have not experienced any difficulties balancing work and study.
Describe a day on the job.
My day starts at 8:30am. Most days I am helping out fellow workers with deliveries and the rest of the day is spent doing stocktake and completing other tasks in the workplace.
What is the best part about your SBT?
The best part is that I have gained paid employment in a job I really enjoy. As time goes on, I have been given more responsibilities and I feel more independent. I really enjoy meeting new people every day.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBT?
Not really.
Would you recommend School Based Traineeships to others?
Yes, I would recommend an SBT to others. It is the perfect opportunity to gain experience and access to the working environment.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
I would like to gain full time employment with Reece Plumbing and hopefully progress to higher positions as they become available.
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Jordan Rafton, Year 11
Name the School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate III School Based Apprenticeship in Plumbing (employed through Master Builders Association) working with Mullane Plumbing, Sandgate.
What school do you attend?
Cardiff High School. My Plumbing training is through the Hunter Institute of TAFE, Maitland.
How did you get started in a School Based Apprenticeship?
Through the support of my school Career Adviser and Career Links.
How have you coped balancing Year 11 Preliminary studies with your SBA?
So far I'm going well. I use my free periods at school to catch up on my school work.
Describe a day on the job.
Daily duties include packing up, cleaning up and helping out with my work colleagues. I'm learning new skills and how to correctly use the equipment. Basically I'm just lijke a full time apprentice, but just for 1 day a week.
What is the best part about your SBA?
Knowing I can still go through school, gain my HSC and have employment opportunities in the plumbing trade when I complete my Year 12.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBA?
No, Not really. It is well set out and designed.
Would you recommend School Based Apprenticeships to others?
Yes, because you can achive both your HSC and learn a trade at the same time.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
I would like to complete my apprenticeship and then maybe start my own business.
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Joshua Lackey, Year 12
Name the School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Automotive with Kelly Holden, Cardiff.
What school do you attend?
St Francis Xavier College. My Automotive training is through Hunter Institute of TAFE, Glendale.
How did you get started in a School Based Traineeship?
I attended an information session held at my school, designed to assist students in Year 10 to choose their subjects for senior school. During that session I was provided with information about School Based Traineeships.
How have you coped balancing Year 12 HSC studies with your SBT?
A couple of small changes were required to my initial school timetable when I was in Year 11. Since these adjustments, I have not experienced any problems. I am busy, but it is good!
Describe a day on the job.
I start work at 8am in the workshop at Cardiff and my duties are varied. Initially they were more of a general nature - moving cars, picking up spare parts, conducting new car checklists and assitsing other qualified mechanics. In the last few months I have been working more independently, with my own list of cars to service. I finish work at 4:30pm.
What is the best part about your SBT?
Earning money while you study and working with Holden special vehicles. The best part is that I will have completed the 1st year towards an apprenticeship when I finish my HSC.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBT?
No, it's all good.
Would you recommend School Based Traineeships to others?
I would definately recommend this pathway. It's a great experience and I really enjoy this part of my HSC study.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
To continue with my apprenticeship.
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Andrew Hayes, Year 11
Name the School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) with Starfish Cafe, Queens Wharf.
What school do you attend?
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College. My Hospitality training is through school.
How did you get started in a School Based Traineeship?
One of my teachers organised it with the help of Career Links. I completed a work trial at Starfish Cafe and successfully gained the position.
How have you coped balancing Year 11 Preliminary studies with your SBT?
I have coped really well balancing school and work commitments. Some flexibility was required at first between my subject timetable and work hours with my employer.
Describe a day on the job.
A day on the job for me involves food preparation for other staff, doing dishes and general cleaning around the kitchen. My skills are improving all the time.
What is the best part about your SBT?
I can balance my training at work with school work and other commitments that I have.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBT?
No, not at all.
Would you recommend School Based Traineeships to others?
Yes I would recommend a SBT to anyone. You can get the training that you want faster and still have your HSC to back you up if all else fails.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
My career plan is to finish my SBT and roll it over into a full time apprenticeship. Once I'm fully qualified, I hope to open my own restaurant.
Leroy Wilkinson, Year 12
Name the School Based Traineeship (SBT) you are completing?
A Certificate II School Based Traineeship in Business Services (employed through the Aboriginal Employment Strategy) working with the Commonwealth Bank, Cardiff .
What school do you attend?
Cardiff High School. My Business Services training is through school.
How did you get started in a School Based Traineeship?
I applied for the SBT through school. I was selected to attend an interview with the Cardiff Branch Manager and another Branch Manager (which is what all potential staff have to do) . I was successful in my interview for a position at Cardiff.
How have you coped balancing Year 11 Preliminary studies with your SBT?
I have coped better that I thought I would, completing both my HSC and my SBT. I elecetd to work on a Wednesday as I have the least number of lessons on at school that day. This reduced the work load that I have to catch up on.
Describe a day on the job.
A day on the job for me starts at 8am. My day involes a routine of safe work practices, including: telling, meeting sales targets and keeping up to date with current bank policies and complying with these. My job allows me to serve my customers; delivering excellent customer service and identifying needs for the customer that will improve their financial profile and business relations in the future.My business day finishes at 4pm, but once the door closes I am still busy completing tasks. This usually takes another 45 minutes.
What is the best part about your SBT?
The best part about completing a School Based Traineeship is that it allows you the opportunity to gain practical on the job experience in an industry that you may not be able to enter into while you are still at school. It provides you 2 years of experience which may lead to future employment and looks very good on your resume. Most employers will be very impressed if they see that you have managed to juggle a SBT with HSC studies. The SBT has given me a new understanding of the workplace and the financial services industry.
Is there anything you don't enjoy about the SBT?
There is sincerely nothing I don't enjoy about the SBT. It has provided me with so much experience, life skills and has helped me to mature as a senior member of the telling line at 18. However, you must be a hard worker and dedicated to the role you are selecting. You need to be resilient and most of all choose to enjoy the 2 year, once in a lifetime opportunity.
Would you recommend School Based Traineeships to others?
I would absolutely reccomend SBT's to friends and family as I have been given such an amazing opportunity and I have used it to my advantage. I encourage others to do the same while they can.
What are your career plans after you finish school?
My career plans after I complete my HSC is to further my career in the Commonwealth Bank, further advancing my role and developing my skills. Another option I am considering is to attend university, studying nutrition and dietetics, which is something I'd also like to pursue. I have some big decisions to make in the near future.
