SBATs are an excellent way for students to get a head start in their career while still at school.

Students doing a school-based apprenticeship usually combine the final 2 years of school with paid part-time work. This enables them to finish the first year of their trade whilst completing the HSC. They then go into the second year full time – usually with the same employer – once they leave school.

School-based traineeships are fully completed within the final 2 years at school, providing students with the HSC, a VET qualification, a Certificate of Proficiency and paid experience in the workplace.

SBATs are available in a large range of industries. To find out which ones, go the the NSW Government Department of Education SBATs in NSW website.

For Students and Parents

• Information for Students
• Information for Parents
• Expression of Interest form
• SBAT IBL Logbook & Journal

For Employers

• Employing a School Based Apprentice or Trainee (flyer)
• Information for Employers
• Paid Work Trial
• Employer Pre-employment Checklist
• SCS SBAT Employer Satisfaction Feedback

Information and Guidelines for Schools

• The SBAT Guidelines are available on the SBATs in NSW website
• SBAT Processes and Duty of Care
• Information for Schools
• Catch Up Questionnaire (link to Google form to be completed online)
• Incident Report

Contact: Alan McPherson
School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Coordinator

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