Congratulations to Riley McKenzie who has been employed by Salvestro Developments as a school-based apprentice, completing Certificate III in Carpentry. Riley will work one day a week on site and complete his certificate at Cooma TAFE with the other first-year apprentices. He will attend school the other three days a week to complete his Higher School Certificate (HSC). When leaving Year 12, Riley will be able to start the second year of his apprenticeship.
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) are available in a range of industry areas. SBATs are available to Year 10, 11 and 12 high school students in NSW undertaking the HSC. The program allows students to commence an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship while at school.
An SBAT combines paid work, training and school. Students gain an industry-recognised national qualification and achieve credit towards the HSC. Some apprenticeships and traineeships contribute towards the ATAR.
Monaro High School thanks Ricky Salvestro for his support of Riley, helping him to achieve his career goals. If any employers are interested in taking on a school-based trainee one day a week, please contact Monaro High School on 6453 1500 or visit School-based apprenticeships and traineeships and click on the ‘Getting Started’ tab for more information.
