Careers, Transitions and Vocational Education

Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs)

· This program provides students the opportunity to complete their Senior Secondary Certificate whilst gaining employability skills and qualifications in a vocational certificate course. It also opens an opportunity to follow a career pathway in their chosen vocation upon graduation. Currently we have 89 students completing ASBA's whilst studying at Canberra College. These include some of the following occupations:

• Hairdressing

• Hospitality

• Construction

• Electrotechnology

• Plumbing

• Business

• Commercial Cookery

Vocational Education

At Canberra College you can study a range of Certificate II courses, in which you gain industry accredited competencies within your chosen course of study.

Courses available include:

• Business Administration

• Tourism

• Hairdressing

• Hospitality

• Music Industry

• Information and Communication Technology

Year 10 Transition Program - T10

The T10 program is an introductory program of learning and discovery about Canberra College and college life. It encompasses a day of activities to help students familiarise themselves with the campus, with other prospective students as well as key understandings that will help them transition into the college environment. The T10 program is primarily designed for students who are particularly anxious about the transition to college.

These students are usually selected from priority enrolment area high schools by their year 10 co-coordinators. If you are interested in participating in this program, please speak to your Year 10 Coordinator or email our Transitions and Careers Officer, Richard Johnston at richard.johnston@ed.act.edu.au.

Career Pathways Advice

Our qualified Careers Practitioners are available to support students in making informed decisions about future options for study and /or work.

We provide students with advice about:

• expectations of employers and the demands of the workplace,

• support in developing self-awareness of interests, abilities, competencies and values,

• information about occupational and career pathways, and

• support in developing the skills needed to make career choices and decisions.

We also organise and provide students with access to a range of experiences and training opportunities. These include:

• VLO programs,

• Work Experience,

• CIT Courses,

• University Admissions Information from a range of major universities,

• Access to University Open Days and various Careers Expos,

• Access to Training courses in: RSA/RCG, White Card, Asbestos Training, First Aid and Road Ready

• Opportunities to apply for Scholarships and Bursaries.

Work Experience

Our Careers team can also help organise work experience in your chosen vocation. This can lead to part time employment, or can also help students to access apprenticeships and future employment opportunities. Recent placements have included: Department of Defence, National Zoo, Taronga Zoo, The Canberra Hospital, ANU – Research Schools, NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) and The Australian Ballet.