VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) PROGRAMS

How VET is delivered at Darling Range Sports College.

All students enrolled in a VET course work towards a nationally recognised qualification. A national qualification can assist in gaining entry to Technical Colleges (formerly TAFE) and other training, give a head start in other national qualifications, and/or improve employment prospects. Successful students receive a Certificate /Statement of Attainment from the Training Provider and the Curriculum Council list these on their WACE. Students who are enrolled in VET programs cover the following subjects

The following options are available to students participating in the VET or Job readiness programs. Students accepted in these Courses/Training will be enrolled in the Workplace Learning On-the- Job–Training WL 1.

Profile Course

Students who are accepted in a Profile Course are introduced to an occupation or trade and work towards a qualification or part qualification. The courses are delivered by Polytechnic West or Central Institute of Technology campuses and cover many occupations and trades. Most courses are of one year duration.

School Apprenticeship Link (SAL)

SAL is a one to two year training program  for students interested in an apprenticeship post school. It lets students "try a trade" to see if this industry area is where they want to work. Students are at school three days a week, one day in a workplace and one day at training

SAL Kickstart CERTIFICATE  II Pre-apprenticeship Program 2011

The SAL Kickstart provides additional places in a Certificate II pre apprenticeships in skills shortage areas for students in Year 11 and 12. The main objective of SAL Kickstart pilot is to ensure that students have the opportunity to complete a Certificate II in pre-apprenticeship while at school and  are better prepared for transition into a Certificate III apprenticeship.

School Based Traineeships

A school based traineeship allows senior secondary students to start a traineeship while also completing the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Under these arrangements the student is both a full-time student and a part-time employee with the same employment and training responsibilities as other trainees.

School Based Apprenticeships

Schools Based Apprenticeships allow students to start an apprenticeship while still at school. This is on a part-time basis while at school and continues full or part-time after the student leaves school. Apprentice/trainees are employed by a group training organisation, which places them with a host employer. Students are paid for the time they are in the workplace and are usually three days at school, one day in the workplace and one day at training.

Aboriginal School Based Traineeships

The Aboriginal School Based Training is specifically aimed at Indigenous students to help get them started with an apprenticeship/traineeship while at school. To be considered for an ASBT parents are invited to attend a parent evening at the start of the year organised by the AIEO where the expectations and types of traineeship opportunities are explained.

Apprentice/trainee are employed by a group training organisation, which places them with a host employer. They spend time in the workplace with their host employer and time with the training provider.

Due to the level of commitment required to succeed in the School Based Traineeships/Apprenticeships, students are interviewed to determine readiness and ability, based on grades, attendance and general performance at school before applications are considered.

The following courses are offered to students in enrolled in mainstream subjects (students do not have to be enrolled in discrete VET  classes).

CERTIFICATE II in Sport and Recreation.

Year 12 Students enrolled in a sports program complete the CERT II in Sport and Recreation with the emphasis on sports they are involved in.The range includes Cricket, Rugby, Swimming, Netball, AFL and Soccer. A component of this Certificate is Work Placement where students complete a number Units of Competencies as part of their qualification in the workplace. Students who do not achieve the full qualification will still gain credit for a part qualification.

This course is delivered under an arrangement with the Central Institute of Technology

 CERTIFICATE I in Leadership Development

The Certificate I in Leadership Development is the first stage of the Aboriginal School Based Training Program and is offered to Year 10 Aboriginal students.  The course is designed to get students ready for work whilst focusing on their individual learning emotional and social needs. During the program students are involved in planned educational excursions. They will also put together a project and in which they will able to learn and develop their understanding of the skills to become effective leaders in the community.

Delivered by SMYL – Community Services