What is a part-time Australian School Based Apprenticeship?
An Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) program combines paid work and structured training whilst enrolled in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
The ASBA Program enables students to undertake at least one full day’s paid work with a host employer and carry out a Certificate II in Automotive at TAFE whilst remaining at Secondary College completing their VCE or VCAL.
Australian School Based Apprenticeships are undertaken during years 11 & 12 and can also start in year 10. Australian School Based Apprenticeships are required to carry out 120 days in the workplace and complete the Certificate II training at TAFE to complete the Apprenticeship. This may be completed in a minimum of 18 months and up to a maximum of 36 months.
Upon completion of the Australian School Based Apprenticeship program, if the Apprentice wishes to roll-over into a Cert III Apprenticeship, they will receive credit of approx. nine months towards their first year.
The ASBA program includes a mutual training and work arrangement under a Commonwealth Training Agreement.
What are the benefits for Students?
- Gain VCE or VCAL & Certificate II qualification simultaneously
- Paid employment for time spent with a host employer in the workplace
- Extra formal training with a Registered Training Organisation
- Providing current trade experience to assist in gaining employment after leaving school
- Career opportunities to pathways for entering the Automotive industry
How is the VACC involved?
- We establish the program and monitor the continued growth and development of the Apprentice
- We employ and place the Trainee into a workplace that operates as their host employer for the duration of the program
- Regular progress visits and support is provided to the Apprentice
How do Students apply?
Complete a Part-Time Australian School Based Apprenticeship Expression of Interest student application form and hand in to the VCAL/VET Coordinator, or fax/mail directly to the VACC along with a covering letter of why you want to undertake the Cert II Automotive, your resume and a recent full school report. The ASBA Program Coordinator will then contact you of the next stage in the application process.
What are the benefits for Employers?
- No Apprenticeship administration or fees
- No TAFE training costs
- Pay only for the Apprentice's time at work
- VACC Auto Apprenticeships Scheme administers payroll, superannuation and work cover
- One account to be paid weekly
- Top quality School Based Apprenticeships with above average skills
- Basic industry induction conducted for the Trainee on your behalf
- Prepare Apprentices for workplace protocol and procedures
- An opportunity to train and mould the Apprentice to your standards
- Support the Community spirit
- Develop closer relationships with local schools
How Do Employers get involved?
Complete a Part-Time Australian School Based Apprenticeship Employer Participation form available for download here.
Then fax or mail it to the VACC ASBA Program Coordinator who will then contact you to organise a time to meet. The purpose of the meeting is to better understand your workplace needs; further explain the program and match you up with a suitable Apprentice.
For additional information or to book a visit from the VACC Auto Apprenticeships Career Advisor click here.
Tel: 9829 1130
Fax: 9820 5482
Email: autoapprenticeships@vacc.com.au