School Based Apprenticeship + Traineeships – SBAT’s. Northern Bay College encourages students to find success on whatever pathway best suits their individual strengths and interests. One of the best ways to do that is to gain employment experience and industry training, and one of the best ways to do that is by undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship / Traineeship – SBAT.
How does it operate at NBC?
SBAT’s are a combination of training and work experience that is completed outside of normal Northern Bay College classes. Most students who undertake an SBAT are given an allowance in their timetable to be able to attend.
There are three important elements of an SBAT
School Based Apprenticeship – partial completion of 1st year apprenticeship training
School Based Traineeship – completing a full Cert II or Cert III VET qualification
The employment is a real, paid, working position. Students become part of the workforce for that company and are therefore expected to behave, act and participate in the same manner as any other employee
SBAT’s - General Information
SBAT programs run for a full year, and students are expected to participate for the entire time
Students complete the training component on Wednesday afternoons at either an RTO – Registered Training Organisation, a GTO – Group Training Organisation or a TAFE campus.
Every student will be interviewed by the RTO, GTO or TAFE to ensure their suitability for the program
Student earn award wages in accordance to that particular industry
Successfully completing an SBAT placement may contribute credits to Unit 1+2 VCE requirements
Students employed within a ‘tradie’ field will be signed up with an Apprenticeship Support Agency who will manage their placement and paperwork
There may be costs involved . . .ie) Uniform, RTO delivery costs etc.
* The RTO, GTO or TAFE will disclose all fees and charges prior to students starting their SBAT
* Any payments are made directly to the training provider
Student Requirements for an SBAT placement
Must be 15 years old to participate
Every students must attend their training and work placements when required
Must be aware that some evening, weekend or holiday work may be required as part of the program
Not every student is guaranteed a position
Must contribute a minimum of 13 hours per week
7-8 hours per week at work
4- 5 hours per week in training / theory
SBAT Programs
There is a large variety of programs on offer, with most filling very quickly, so students are encouraged to make their choices early. Alternatively, students are very welcome to find their own employer and Northern Bay College will assist everyone involved to set up personalised SBAT program
What To Do Next
Interested students and/or parents are invited to contact Joanne Parcell – Careers Manager and Practitioner at Northern Bay College for more information.
If you have an employer that is interested in joining the program
Northern Bay College is a proud member of these two committees who support local business and industry to bring enrichment and experience from workplaces into the lives of young people through School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities
