School-Based Traineeships.

What is a School-Based Traineeship?

A unique opportunity for Year 10 - 12 Students to begin preparing themselves for a career in the workforce while still at High School.

Allows students to receive on-the-job training in an industry area gaining a nationally recognised vocational education and training qualification.

Group Training Companies in partnership with Schools, Students and Local Businesses provide valuable expertise, knowledge and coordination of traineeships to ensure a brighter future for our youth, industry and the wider community.

How does it work?

Students are enrolled full-time at school and they work part-time with a Host Employer.

A School Based Trainee combines 2 days a week in paid work with 1 or more of schooling.

Trainees are required to work a minimum of 8 hours per week in the workplace, through the 1 to 2 year duration of the traineeship.

Students are paid the National Training Wage Award for the duration of the program.

Benefits for students

Trainees earn while they learn and enjoy a steady income while still at school.

Trainees will achieve formal and industry recognised training qualifications, and also get experience in the workforce as a real employee, not just someone on work experience.

School Based Traineeships help students make informed career choices earlier, giving them a head start for a promising future.

On-the-job training

Self confidence

Communication skills

Increased competitiveness in the job market

Provides a great springboard to apprenticeships and further study.

There really is no better way to try out a job or industry and assess your career options. Contact your school coordinator or local group training company to get started!

Benefits for Employers

Employers can help young West Australians make the transition from school to the workplace by hosting a School Based Trainee.

By using a Group Training Company, businesses are able to address national and local skill shortages, industry needs, and improve standards.

Hosting a School Based Trainee also provides management, training and supervision experience for current staff.

Group Training Employment provide employers with the following:

Job advertising, screening and referral of the best trainee for the position

Opportunity to trial potential apprentices / trainees

Assume all the employment related responsibilities associated with the traineeship

Pay the wages to the trainee - National Training Wage Award

Workers' compensation cover for the trainee

Take care of all the paperwork connected with wages, allowances, superannuation, workers' compensation and sick/holiday pay.

Rotate students to suit the needs of the business if required

Arrange off-the-job training

Ensure all training is up to date and that relevant skills are being acquired

Monitoring and support

Find out how you can be involved by contacting a Group Training Company. Raise the profile of your business and create stronger community links. These young people are your industry's future!