SBAT | SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIP

School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship

An SBAT is a nationally recognised qualification or credit that is most suited to VCAL but can contribute to the VCE. It gives students the opportunity to begin their apprenticeship or traineeship whilst still at school. They combine either their VCE or VCAL program with part time, paid employment, and training through an RTO. Regular school attendance is combined with one timetabled day a week of employment and/ structured training. SBATs typically follow on from VET and a work placement experience. To undertake an SBAT the student must be aged 15 years and over and have a willing employer.

Advantages of undertaking an SBAT.

• Incorporates vocational training and work gaining credit towards VCE or VCAL certificates. A jumpstart on career.

• Earn money.

• Gain valuable skills and knowledge in their chosen field.

• Get hands on experience.

• Can lead directly into full time apprenticeship or traineeship on leaving school.

Credit towards VCE VM VCE students

The student will receive credit determined by the VCAA within the Unit 1-4 credit structure – typically 360 hours.

Qualifications at Certificate II or above provide credit based on one VCE Unit for each 90 hours of completed Units of Competency. (UOC)

Fees

Any fees associated with an SBAT are payable directly to the RTO and not through Christian College.

Christian College contributes a $500.00 subsidy towards the SBAT. This will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account in two instalments of $250.00 – one in April and a second in August.

Any students wishing to undertake an SBAT should contact the Christian College Careers Practitioners or VET Coordinator to determine their suitability and pathway.

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