You can combine HSC Study with a part time traineeship or apprenticeship. Traineeships and apprenticeships combine paid work, training and school. They provide students with three qualifications:

• A nationally recognised vocational qualification

• A Certificate of Proficiency on satisfactory completion of the traineeship

• Credit towards the HSC

School based apprenticeships and traineeships provide you with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification as well as your Higher School Certificate (HSC) and gain valuable work skills and experience through part time paid employment.

Currently we have six students undertaking Traineeships through KFC. We also have students completing Apprenticeships in the Automotive and Children Services Industries.

School Based Apprentices work part time and complete the first stage of their apprenticeship training by the end of the HSC. School Based Trainees work part time and complete their formal traineeship training by the end of the HSC.

Both school based apprenticeships (SBAs) and traineeships (SBTs) can be delivered] through TAFE NSW. Students need to source their own employer that is will sign them up as an Apprentice or Trainee. Students need to be aware that they are generally signing up to a 4 year agreement of training and work with this employer. The school will only support students in this endeavour if we feel the employer is good and fit and if we are confident the student can meet the demands of their HSC program of study and their SBA or SBT requirements.

Students and Parents who believe this may be a suitable option are encouraged to contact the Catholic Education Office Wollongong for more information.