¥ WHAT ARE
TRADE SCHOOLS?
The NSW Government has introduced exciting new trade schools where you can undertake your traineeship or apprenticeship. Some are based in existing high schools upgraded with industry-standard facilities, and others are school-TAFE partnerships, using existing TAFE facilities.
Where are the trade schools?
Colyton Trade School, based at Colyton High School
Specialising in construction training in partnership with
the Housing Industry Association.
Ballina Trade School, based at Ballina High School
Specialising in hospitality and construction industries
Campbelltown TAFE partnering with local schools
Specialising in metal and engineering, and health care
Opening in 2008
St George Trade School, based at St George TAFE
Specialising
in nursing and electrotechnology
Campbelltown Trade School, based
at Campbelltown TAFE
Specialising
in metal and engineering
Queanbeyan Trade School, based
at Queanbeyan High School
Specialising
in metal and engineering
Tamworth Trade School, based at Tamworth TAFE
Specialising
in electrotechnology, and metal and engineering
Wyong Trade School, based at Wyong TAFE
Specialising in
electrotechnology and health care
Nambucca Trade School, based at Nambucca Heads High School
Specialising
in metal and engineering
What goes on at a trade school?
The best thing about trade schools is that, if you successfully
complete your HSC, you will leave school having completed
the first year of your apprenticeship. So you can get a
head start on getting ahead in your career.
At a trade school, you can undertake a school based apprenticeship
or traineeship or another vocational course, while completing
your HSC. You have access to industry-standard facilities
and receive on-the-job-training for approximately one day
each week. And you get paid while you work. For the rest
of the week, you complete off-the-job training, as well
as your other HSC subjects.
A school based apprentice usually continues their training
for up to three years after school, to work in licensed
trades such as construction or automotive. A trainee usually
finishes Year 12 with a certificate II level qualification
in their chosen industry.
What if there isnÕt a trade school nearby?
If you want to do a school based apprenticeship or traineeship,
you donÕt have to go to a trade school. Government high
schools and senior colleges offer them as well. Talk to
a vocational education and training teacher or careers
advisor at your school about your options. |
