Headstart Program

What is the Headstart Program 

Head Start is an education pathway available at Kyneton High School from Year 10 onwards. This program allows students to undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship whilst also progressing towards the completion of their Year 12 qualification in either the VCE or VCE VM pathway. 

 What Will Students Get?

Head Start students receive career planning advice from the school career practitioner to find the right pathway.

Students will receive one-on-one support from a Head Start Coordinator to ensure they are keeping up with their school studies, Tafe studies and employment. Students will be enrolled with a quality-assured training provider.  

By the end of year 12, students will have obtained completion of a VCE or VCE VM certificate, significant progress towards, or completion of a trade qualification.

Head Start Courses

Head Start students are able to explore industries such as building, construction, community services and health, business and primary industries.

Students are required to attend Tafe/Trade school to progress through their apprenticeship and traineeship.

How Does Head Start Work with School?

Depending on the requirement of the employer, students have an increasing amount of time in their workplace as they move through their senior years schooling.

With the successful completion of their Year 12 certificate the aim is for students to transfer their apprenticeship or traineeship to full-time employment.

Students interested in participating in the Head Start Program can contact the Head Start Coordinator.

Examples of courses that are available through the HeadStart Program....

Community Services & Health,  

Early Childhood Education & Care, Health Services Assistance,  Allied Health Assistance, Community Services, Community Pharmacy

Business Studies

Telecommunications Technology, Information Technology Networking, Business

Service Industry

Commercial Cookery, Bakery, Hairdressing

Primary Industry

Agriculture, Horticulture; Production Horticulture, Production Nursery, Arboriculture

Building, Construction & Manufacturing

Bricklaying/Blocklaying, Carpentry, Painting & Decorating, Wall & Ceiling Lining, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plumbing, Electro-technology, Electrician, Civil Construction, Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Engineering – Fabrication Trade, Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Landscape Construction, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Automotive Refinishing Technology, Cabinet Making, Marine Mechanical Technology, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration.