VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SAINT YON TRADE TRAINING CENTRE LOCATED AT LASALLE CATHOLIC COLLEGE N E W S T U D E N T S 2 0 1 4 1
WHAT IS SAINT YON? Saint Yon is an Industry Standard Facility offering specialised vocational training, with specialised equipment, not readily available in schools To operate Saint Yon has to meet National Standards set by The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Saint Yon integrates Trade Training courses into the school curriculum Saint Yon promotes School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs). 2
WHY WAS SAINT YON BUILT? Saint Yon was built because the Australian Government was giving money under a scheme called the Trade Training Centre's in Schools Program. The government says: They want to offer a broader range of meaningful subjects to students so that school is more relevant and interesting. They want to promote commencement pathways into vocations. Australia has skills shortages in traditional trades which need to be filled. 3
WHO CAN DO VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT SAINT YON? Any student currently in Year 10 or 11 at a Catholic School or any student enrolling full-time at LaSalle Catholic College can apply to do vocational training at Saint Yon in 2014. 4
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION? One aspect of senior schooling is to select subjects that are appropriate for a pathway of learning which will eventually lead to participation in the workforce. Vocational Education Enhances : skills for tertiary education/alternative pathways to university. It is Beneficial /contributes to what they want to do at university / TAFE. employability skills for part-time or full-time work Obtain a national qualification or credit towards it. skills for living - To learn new skills that help in life - For interest sake or enjoyment 5
HOW DOES IT WORK? Students choose to do 1 or 2 courses or combine vocational courses with Industry Based Learning (work / apprenticeship / traineeship) Vocational courses run in the afternoon (between 1.30pm-5.30pm) during term time Delivered by SWSi (TAFE) trainers Students formally apply through their school - applications available on Saint Yon website Applicants interviewed by Pathways Planner School / parents are advised of outcome 6
WHAT TRADE TRAINING COURSES DOES SAINT YON OFFER? LaSalle offers 4 Trade Training courses that are taught in the new Trade Training Centre. Metal & Engineering 7
QUALIFICATIONS Courses offered at Certificate II / Certificate III level with provision to do Specialisation Study Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) UEE22011 Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician) UEE30811 Certificate II in Construction Pathways CPC20211 Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30211 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology AUR20512 Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical) AUR30412 Certificate II in Engineering MEM20105
WHAT OTHER VOCATIONAL COURSES DOES SAINT YON OFFER? LaSalle offers 4 other vocational courses. 9
QUALIFICATIONS Courses offered at Certificate II / Certificate III level with provision to do Specialisation Study Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20312) Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30812) Certificate II in Business (BSB20112) Certificate III in Business (BSB30112) Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICA30111) Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30310) 10
WHAT IF I WANT TO START WORKING? LaSalle has an IBL (Industry Based Learning) class. Students in this class enroll fulltime at LaSalle and follow a set curriculum that allows them to: Achieve the HSC by attending school 3 days a week Work 2 days a week Do the Vocational Training Course for the first year of an apprenticeship The goal for many students in this class is to obtain an apprenticeship / traineeship under the assistance and guidance of Saint Yon s Industry Liaison Manager. 11
IBL CLASS Non-ATAR Pathway Three mornings per week of school subjects Two afternoons per week of Vocational Training 2 days per week of work trials hopefully leading to an Apprenticeship / Traineeship. Subject English Studies Mathematics General Catholic Studies Vocational Training Minor Vocational Training Major Industry Based Learning Work Studies Total Unit 2 units 2 units 1 unit 2 unit 2 units 2 units 1 unit 12 units 12
IBL TIMETABLE EXAMPLE Year 11 Term 2 and 3 12 units LaSalle Lessons Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Period 0: 7.40-8.40am Period 1: 8.40-9.43am Morning Afternoon Period 2: 9.43-10.46am Catholic studies Pastoral Maths General Work Work Recess Work placement Work placement Period 3: 11.16-12.19am English Studies Maths General Catholic Studies Period 4: 12.19-1.22pm Maths General English Studies English Studies Lunch Period 5: 1.57-3.00pm Work Studies Period 6: 3.00-4.00pm Period 7: 4.00-5.00pm Vocational training Vocational Training Period 8: 5.00-6.00pm Hours each day 9.43am-3.00pm 9.43am-6.00pm 9.43am-6.00pm 7.30am-4.00pm 7.30am-4.00pm 13
WHEN ARE CLASSES ON IN 2014? Tuesday: 1.30pm 5.30pm Automotive Electrotechnology Information & Digital Technology Hospitality Wednesday 1.30pm 5.30pm Automotive Construction Metal & Engineering Business Services Sport, Fitness & Recreation Note: Can only do one course per session. ATAR students can choose one course Non-ATAR students can choose one course each day IBL class chooses one course for each day 14
WHAT HAPPENS ON TRAINING DAYS? Students need to be at Saint Yon for a 1.30pm start on the day of training Students wear a uniform applicable to the training they are doing. Vocational Training classes consist of students from a number of schools At the conclusion of the training it is the students responsibility to organise transport home. Lessons are each week during school terms. 15
WHAT DO STUDENTS WEAR FOR TRADE TRAINING? Shirt: Long sleeve mandatory Cotton button-up industrial work shirt. Navy and Orange $35-$60 Trousers Long legged cotton drill work trousers Multi-functional pockets Navy $40-$60 Shoes: Steel toe capped, Slip on or lace up Thick outsole with deep grip channels Black Leather Prices vary Approx $80-$180 16
YOUR JOB!! You might like to do one or two Vocational Training Courses as part of your study towards the HSC. If you want to begin a career in a vocation while at school you can apply to be in the IBL (Industry Based Learning) class. Pick up an Information Pack Visit saintyon.nsw.edu.au See your Careers Adviser / VET Coordinator / Year Coordinator Contact LaSalle Catholic College Fill out an application and give it to your Year Coordinator. 17