Combine paid work, training and school

Focal Holdings' school based apprenticeship and traineeship program provides a range of courses that you can complete during years 10, 11 and 12. These are nationally recognised qualifications giving you the opportunity to combine paid work, training and school to set yourself up for the career you want.

 

Benefits

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification.

• Complete an apprenticeship or traineeship while at school.

• Get paid and learn new skills while completing your HSC.

• Contribute to your ATAR (depending on the course you select).

• NSW Government Smart & Skilled funding.

 

Who can apply?

• Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

• Studying in years 10, 11 or 12

• Employed within the industry of your chosen qualification

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School based apprenticeships and traineeships are more than just a part time job. They are a great way to begin your future career while you are still at school completing Year 10 or your HSC.

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School Based Apprentices work part-time and complete the first stage of their apprenticeship training by the end of the HSC. School Based Apprentices sign a Training Contract as an apprentice which continues after year 12 and they continue their study at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as the Illawarra Business College.

School Based Trainees work part-time and complete their formal traineeship by the end of the HSC and receive a certificate II qualification. School based Trainees sign a Training Contract that ends when they have completed the HSC study and work commitments. After the HSC they may be offered an apprenticeship with the same employer or another employer.