Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Secondary School Alliance

Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Secondary School Alliance (SAFSSA) is a consortium of schools in the Southern Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island regions, consisting of the following schools who each offer a suite of VET programs, which are delivered as FLEXIBLE INDUSTRY PATHWAYS (FIPs):

Students can access a range of vocational courses across the region hosted by local schools working with the local community and industry. At the same time, young people will be able to achieve their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) while learning skills and working toward industry-accredited qualifications. They will be better prepared to take on apprenticeships and skilled jobs in areas that have identified skill shortages.

Industry Engagement Consultants (IEC) help connect students with local industry and employers via education and support with setting up apprenticeships and traineeships. IECs also makes sure that contracts of training for young people are fair and reasonable for everyone involved. SAFSSA students can do an apprenticeship or training while still at school, spending their weekdays involved in a combination of school, working at a business and skills training at a TAFE or other training provider.

For more information about the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Trade School contact the VET coordinator in your school or you can visit: https://safssa.eschoolsolutions.com.au

Course Fees

SAFSSA Flexible Industry Pathway courses comply with Industry Training Packages. Many of the courses include a financial fee. There is a variation of costs between similar courses due to differences in agreements with Registered Training Organisations and host schools. This may be due to training, assessment or the competencies selected.

Travel Arrangements

If students have chosen to participate in a course at another SAFSSA school, parents/caregivers will be required to arrange transport for their child to the training and work placements.

Selection Guidelines

Selection for entry to regional courses will be based on the following guidelines:

• Identified relevant interest and/or previous work experience

• Demonstrated capacity for independent learning

• Identified career pathway

What is an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA)?

ASBAs allow senior secondary students to combine training and work in an industry area to achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification that contributes to their final secondary qualification. Features of ASBAs are:

• combining attendance and achievement at school and paid work

• a training agreement which links to an industrial award

• attainment of a senior secondary qualification (e.g. SACE) and a vocational education and training qualification

• access to a wide variety of vocations, provided applicable awards have been varied to accommodate part-time hours

Who is involved in an ASBA?

Student:

• must be committed to work and study in order to obtain qualification

• must fulfil all obligations as defined on the Contract of Training

Employer:

• needs to be flexible with working hours, provide adequate training and supervision, fulfil obligations as defined on the Contract and negotiate Training Plan with RTO upfront

Registered Training Organisation (RTO):

• delivers competency-based training in accordance with the Negotiated Training Plan

School Principal, VET Leader:

• Must endorse the Australian School Based Apprenticeship and make the student aware of all the implications of signing the contract of training

Parents/Guardians:

• Must agree to terms and conditions and co-sign the Contract of Training if the student is less than 18 years old

Flexible Industry Pathways (FIP)

You have the opportunity to enrol in a secondary school vocational program that:

• provides credit towards some components of the SACE

• provides credit towards a recognised VET qualification. In some FIPs students have an opportunity to complete the whole qualification

• aims to provide pathways into the following: apprenticeships, traineeships, further education or training, and direct employment

• focuses on industry areas where there are skills shortages or emerging industries

• provides practical vocational experiences, including in the workplace, an understanding of pathways in the industry, career development skills and vocational literacy and numeracy skills.

Flexible Industry Pathway Courses hosted by

Reynella East College

(All subject to number of applicants & all details are subject to change)

In Year 10 we offer a range of Pre-Voc subjects which students can select as a lead-in to VET courses. The details of these are listed on the Year 10 page of this website.

Certificate II Automotive Vocational Preparation at Noarlunga TAFESA

Course Content

This course is open to Year 11 and 12 students. It is a nationally accredited TAFESA certificate level course which is offered through the Southern Fleurieu Trade School. The course develops knowledge and competencies relating to workplace practice in the automotive industry. Compulsory units include application of safe working practices, identifying environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business. Other units of study include servicing operations, tools and equipment, measuring devices and vehicle maintenance.

Additional Details

• Students need to complete structured workplace learning in the automotive industry.

• This course runs on 2 days/week for a year

• Course cost: $260 (approx.)

• Students require long work pants and long-sleeved work shirt plus steel-capped safety boots.

• Stage 2 credits: 50

Certificate II Construction Pathways at Reynella East College

Course Content

This course is open to Year 11 and 12 students. This is a competency-based program, delivered by ATEC, that will provide a nationally recognised qualification. The program is designed to help the student learn about skills in the various areas of the building and construction industry and get practical on-the-job experience in a real workplace environment with industry people. For the past 3 years, part of this program has been held at a southern suburbs house site in partnership with CITB & Housing SA. Students must have reliable transport to get to and from the house site.

Additional Details

• Training is undertaken both on and off the job and students are expected to participate in all the activities/exercises presented.

• Students need to complete work placement in the construction industry.

• This course runs on 1 day/week for a year

• Course cost: $75 (approx.)

• Stage 1 credits: 40

Certificate II in Salon Assistant at Reynella East College

Course Content

This TAFESA course covers work health and safety issues, basic hair care, hair washing and styling, colouring and customer service skills. The course is designed as a lead-in to an apprenticeship. Tasks involve practical activities using mannequins and live models along with theory tasks and portfolio development. Some sessions may take place at Noarlunga TAFESA.

Additional Details

• Students must be in Year 11 to begin this course.

• Materials cost: hair kit is required approximately $120.

• Course cost: $190 (approx.)

• This course runs on 1 day/week for a year

• Stage 1 credits: 40

Customised SACE subjects for Flexible Industry Pathways

(All subject to number of applicants)

Pathway to Beauty, Makeup & Hairdressing (Stage 2 Integrated Learning) / Length: Full Year

Course Content

This course is open to Year 11 and 12 students. This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the beauty, makeup, hairdressing, retail and fashion industries. Students will learn communication and consultation skills, skin and hair analysis, makeup and hair styling techniques, beauty treatments, event planning, skills for working in a retail environment, selling techniques, how to develop a small business and how to use social media for marketing. The course will be delivered in the REC salon and will feature a combination of theory and practical learning opportunities.

Assessment

School Based Assessment:

• Practical Inquiry (40%)

• Community Event (30%)

External Assessment:

• Personal Project (30%)

Additional Details

• Application for this course is required

• Each student is required to purchase a tool kit: $120

• SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)

Construction Skills Pathway (Stage Two) / Length: Full Year

Course Content

This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in construction industries. Students will develop their knowledge and skills for working in the industry (including units of competency training with ATEC as listed below). The course will be delivered in the REC trade training centre and Housing SA site as required and will include a combination of theory and practical learning opportunities.

Assessment

• Work experience

• Theory tasks

• Group collaboration tasks

• Practical tasks

Units of competency :

• CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights

• CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

• CPCCCA3024 Install lining, panelling and moulding

• CPCCCA3027 Set up, operate and maintain action powder-actuated power tools

Additional Details

• An application for this course is required during subject selection week

• Language, literacy and numeracy assessment conducted by ATEC in Term 4

• Prerequisite: completion of Cert II Construction Pathways

• Each student is required to supply their own safety boots, long work pants and long sleeved hi-vis shirt

• Course cost: $200

• SACE Credits: 40 (Stage 2 SACE)

BEFORE YOU START A FIP COURSE

What to do if you are thinking of applying for a FIP course in 2023

Research first:

1. WHY do you want to do the course?

2. WHAT is the content of the course?

3. WHERE is the course delivered?

4. HOW much are any fees?

5. HOW does the course fit in with your SACE plan?

6. WHAT is the pathway your course leads to?

Then…make an appointment via SEQTA direqt message to discuss your ideas with Mrs Cathro to find out more and to get the forms you need to complete. She is available after school on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 3-4pm, before school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays between now and subject selection day in Term 3.

Evidence of your Pathway

To apply for any FIP course you will need to provide evidence that you are very interested in your chosen career pathway.

This may include:

• having done a pre-voc course in Year 10

• proof of work experience

• documented voluntary work

• documented community involvement

• previous training (with a record of results)

You will also have to provide a photocopy of your ID with a photo - this could be student ID card, passport or driver's licence.

FIP/VET Checklist

Before you start a FIP/VET course, you need to have the following:

• Unique Student Identifier: 10 digit reference number that creates an online record of your training and qualifications attained in Australia. Go to www.usi.gov.au with personal ID to get your number.

• SACE ID: this is created by the SACE Board for each student. You can get this from school if you do not know it

• Application forms completed before the due date

• SACE plan completed

• Commitment to Pay form completed

• DHS Working with Children Check if doing Early Childhood or Individual Support

• Know your mobile number and email address

After you have applied for a FIP/VET course and before you start your course

• You may need to attend an information or enrolment session

• You may need to do a Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) test

• You need to receive confirmation of being successful in gaining a place in your course - usually via email

• You need to have all email registrations completed and any paperwork that is required submitted to Mrs Cathro