NSW School Based Traineeships (SBAT)

The end of Term 1 of Year 11 is the recommended cut-off for commencement.

Please note: there are special circumstances where the Board of Studies may approve late admissions.

In 2020, the NSW Government announced fee-free traineeships* for eligible students – this includes eligible School Based Traineeships.

Prior to commencing a School Based Traineeship, your eligibility for fee-free training will be checked and confirmed. In the unlikely circumstances where a student is not eligible for a fee-free traineeship, associated fees, payment arrangement and/or concessions will be discussed and agreed to by all parties.

* This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Before commencing on a School Based Traineeship journey, there are a few things you should consider doing to make sure it is the right option for you.

1. Speak with your Careers Advisor about possible career opportunities – even if you don’t know what you’d like to do when you leave school, there may be a job that suits your strengths and interests.

2. Research the different industries that you can undertake a school based traineeship in and what the outcome will be once you’ve finished your HSC. You can do this here.

3. Consider applying for a ‘taster program’ (such as Carers/Educators of the Future) or volunteer work in the industry to see if you would enjoy it.

4. Be realistic about the time and commitment you’re willing to put in for both your studies and your employment.

Students completing their studies through a home school arrangement are still eligible to undertake a school based traineeship.

The school in which the school based apprentice or trainee is enrolled, the ‘home’ school, is responsible for ensuring the requirements outlines in the NESA website are met. The home school is also responsible for ensuring that NESA entries are correct on behalf of the student.

Currently, our SBAT offerings are most suited to those not wanting to include their VET qualification in their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

• Students | Learn to Work Brochure
• Students | Learn to Work Flyer
• NSW Government | School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• SBAT FAQs
• Explore School Based Traineeships
• SBAT resources (nsw.gov.au)

In 2020, we launched two programs to support High School students to engage with real employers who had potential school based traineeship opportunities upcoming. These two programs are:

• Carers of the Future
• Educators of the Future

Our Carers of the Future and Educators of the Future programs provided students with the opportunity to undertake selected nationally-recognised units of competency relevant to the industry and put their theory into practice through work experience opportunities.

Our Futures Programs have seen great outcomes for our students, with 70% of students securing a school based traineeship on completion of the program and continuing on to further study.

Futures Programs are available across multiple regions within NSW. Contact our team for further information regarding upcoming programs.