Life After Year 12 - TAFE
Apprenticeships, Traineeships

There are a range of options:

• enter directly into the workforce

• undertake a Traineeship

• secure and apprenticeship

• do a course at TAFE

• attend University

A traineeship is a 12 month program which will allow our candidates to work, gain practical experience, achieve a nationally recognised qualification and get paid!

Benefits

• Gaining hands-on, industry experience

• Obtaining a qualification, with no debt upon completion

• Working with a host company who is dedicated to the candidate's growth and development

• Full time employment with all the perks (leave entitlements, weekly pay)

• A high chance of securing a role with the host company after completion

How does the training work?

• While working at their host company, the candidate will be allocated time each week to study.

What do you need to do?

Step 1. Prepare a resume your resume

• All employers will need to look at your resume before they consider hiring you, so ensure it is in order in order before you start searching and applying for any roles.

The key is to list important items that showcase your goals, schooling achievements, work experience and most importantly any previous jobs you’ve held.

Step 2 – do your research

• Work out what type of apprenticeship you want, what interests you

Step 3 - Job hunting:

There are many options, think beyond the usual, it’s important that you evaluate which option is best for you.

You can use:

• a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as Apprenticeship Careers Australia

• An online jobs board such as SEEK, Indeed, JORA, Adzuna and more

Useful Websites:

1. Training Services NSW

2. TAFE NSW

3. Australian Apprenticeships

TAFE NSW offers hundreds of courses with a wide range of study options from online courses to diplomas and degrees, training and fulltime education.

Degrees at TAFE NSW

• Small class sizes and no ATAR required

• Study a Bachelor degree qualification with TAFE NSW, and graduate with strong theoretical knowledge, practical experience and industry connections that will give you a head start on your career.

• https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/our-degrees

School to TAFE NSW

The time has come for you to think about options for 2023. If you want to continue your study, improve your skills and embark on a fantastic career, TAFE NSW courses and qualifications can help you on your path to success.

Options for after completing your HSC

• If you have completed, or are about to complete, your Higher School Certificate (HSC) then TAFE NSW can offer you:

• Full-time and part-time courses, within a huge range of career areas, to give you the workplace skills and qualifications employers are looking for.

• Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses that may provide credit towards a university degree.

• Apprenticeships and traineeships, which combine formal studies with work and on-the-job training.

• Pre-apprenticeship short courses that can give you the skills you need to help you enter the workforce.

Credit for your school studies

Some of your school subjects can give you credit towards your TAFE NSW qualification. This means you may be able to decrease the number of units and study time required to complete your course.

School subjects that may be recognised include:

• TVET studies (i.e. nationally recognised units from Training Packages or Accredited Courses)

• HSC subjects developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority. These subjects include a range of industry areas and you will need to show that you have successfully completed them in the last five years. You will also need to discuss with TAFE NSW staff what credit they may grant towards your desired course.

What are the benefits of completing a TAFE course?

The TAFE system of study is:

1. an Australian government-owned

2. a nationally-recognised initiative that adheres to national training guidelines to accommodate the needs of business.

TAFE institutes are internationally renowned for providing the skills, training and knowledge required to prepare students for employment and, thus, attract thousands of students from across the globe to study in Australia.

The focus of TAFE is hands-on practical training to equip the student with workforce skills essential for those entering the job market. Its aim is to optimise learning and professional development opportunities.

Other advantages that come with enrolling into a TAFE course include:

• Flexibility - TAFE courses can be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis, as well as online, by distance teaching. They cater to all ages, skill levels and backgrounds, and can accommodate the needs of practically everyone from school-leavers to parents and employees who have other obligations to meet, apart from their studies.

• University education - Diploma graduates of TAFE courses can receive up to one or even two years’ worth of credit towards a related university degree. Being that those vocational courses can be up to two years shorter than a university qualification, the student may save time by gaining the initial credits through their TAFE course.

• Practical - Students who undertake vocational training often gain invaluable work experience through work placements in real businesses, which are common requirements of their course.

• Support services - There are a range of different support services that TAFE institutes provide to their students. These include career counselling, tutorial support, libraries, Student Associations, assistance with housing, and even childcare services.

The statistics indicate that VET graduates earn higher salaries and have better job prospects while spending less time and money getting qualifications by comparison to those who undertake university courses. This is very relevant today more so than ever in a Covid19 world. Currently there is a skills shortage in Australia and the government is currently looking to address this.