Students
We organise Work Placements for you in
* School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SBATs)
* Structured Workplace Learning (for VET/VCAL) &
* Work Experience
Why is Workplace Learning Important?
* Doing a placement will improve your employment and career opportunities across a range of industries.
* Provides an opportunity to develop Job Specific Skills & Employability Skills, which are useful in any workplace.
* Allows you to demonstrate what you have learned in school/TAFE.
* May give you credit at school (e.g. VCAL WRS).
* Provides an opportunity to explore your career options.
* Expands your network of potential employers for the future.
What’s the difference between Work Experience and SWL?
* Work Experience is the short term placement of students with employers, to provide insights into the workplace and industry.
* SWL is on-the-job training during which a student is expected to demonstrate a set of skills or competencies related to their VCE, VET or VCAL course.
* SWL is usually a minimum of 10 days, either in a block or weekly placement.
What is an SBAT?
* School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships.
* SBATs enable young people to gain a vocational qualification while completing their secondary school studies (VCE/VCAL).
* SBATs combine school, paid part-time work and structured training (with a Tafe or training provider).
* Students spend a minimum of 7 hours per week in employment (one day school release), and another 6 hours per week in structured training.
* Requires a formal Apprenticeship Contract & Training Plan
The Training Contract must be signed by:
* Parent/Guardian (if you are U18), School, Employer, Tafe/Training Provider.
This is organised by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC).
* Your employer will be entitled to incentive payments, organised through the AAC.
* Trainees may be entitled to ‘Tools For Your Trade’ Payment Initiative, in some industries.
* You will get credit for your VCE/VCAL.
What are the skills shortage areas?
In the Northern Suburbs, there are Skills Shortages in:
* HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
* MANUFACTURING/ENGINEERING
* TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION
* BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
* BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Why should I think about skill shortage industries?
* Recognised Skills Shortage Industries are where the jobs are now and in the future.
* Think beyond your current experience and explore opportunities in Skills Shortage Industries.
How do I get an SBAT or SWL placement?
* Register your interest with BNWL by filling out this form:
BNWL Student Application form (pdf)
BNWL Student Application form (word)
* Check out BNWL vacancies here:
Current Vacancies Bulletin (WORD)
Current Vacancies Bulletin (PDF)
* Use your networks & approach Employers.
* Prepare by researching the industry and employer.
* Put yourself in the employer’s shoes and ‘sell yourself’.
* Practice your ‘spiel’.
