ACS Careers Adviser Seminar18 August 2009

Trevor WilliamsChief Executive Officer

About the ATC – Perth SouthWhat is the ATC-Perth South?

A registered independent senior secondary College - Year 11 and 12 onlyA Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Commenced operating in 2007Offers a unique educational model, focussed on the transition from school to work via an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA)

What is an ASbA?

An ASbA is a combination of academic, vocational and technical education and paid employment where a student’s school studies, training and work are integrated in the College curriculum. Young people can achieve their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and commence an apprenticeship (on a part-time basis) in their trade of choice.

Where is the ATC – Perth South located?

Maddington – Canning Park Avenue (200m from Maddington Train Station)Armadale – 41 – 45 Commerce Avenue (100m from Armadale Train Station)

About the ATC – Perth South

How is the program structured?Students spend the first semester of Year 11 learning vital trade skills (including first aid

and safety training), employability skills and studying their WACE subjects

During first semester students will complete one or two x 2-week blocks of unpaid work experience to get a feel for the workplace and for employers to gauge readiness for an ASbA

Upon completion of work experience the student will work with the College Employment Coordinator to secure an ASBA with an employer.

Once a student-apprentice is indentured with an employer they will commence a 5 week at work - 5 week at College rotation until they graduate from Year 12

When the student-apprentice graduates from the ATC – Perth South they will have obtained their Western Australian Certificate of Education (Year 12 Graduation) and

completed up to one year of their chosen trade apprenticeship

About the ATC – Perth SouthBenefits of becoming an Australian School-based Apprentice

at the ATC – Perth South:

ATC – Perth South focuses on workplace and project-based learning which builds student confidence, self esteem and personal satisfaction. Industry led and industry driven – representation on the Board, frequent feedback from employersSmall work teams (optimum 15, max 20 student-apprentices) Over the course of the two-year program students have the opportunity to complete in excess of 800 hours of trade training in a state of the art College workshop and up to 1300 hours of industry training with an employerThe student-apprentice earns an income when on indentured workplace rotation (can earn up to approx $10 000 - $12 000 over two years). Many will graduate high school and become 2nd Year apprentices on 2nd year apprentice wagesYear 12 graduation keeps the door open for future studyCollege has a full-time student Counsellor at each campus to mentor and support student apprenticesCollege has a full-time Employment Coordinator to assist student-apprentice to find employment

Trades offered at the ATC – Perth South:

Maddington CampusAutomotive MechanicMetals and Engineering – Boiler Making/ Welding

Armadale CampusCabinet Making BricklayingCarpentry and JoineryElectrical

About the ATC – Perth South

CostsCollege Fees for 2010 are set at $1100.00 per yearFees cover the cost of: Tuition, WACE books/stationary, trade consumables, safety equipment, blue card training and first aid training

ScholarshipsThere are a number of community and industry scholarships available. Student-apprentices are encouraged to apply for these scholarships on commencementIn 2009 the College received $80,000 sponsorship from local industry and community organisations

Application Process1. Fill out application form2. Applicant to sit multiple choice aptitude test3. Applicant to sit 20minute interview with ATC – Perth South Staff member and

industry representative when available4. Letter of offer sent to applicant

Currently accepting 2010 applications for ALL trades........

About the ATC – Perth South

About the ATC – Perth South

About the ATC – Perth South

2008 Year 12 ATC – Perth South Graduates into Full time Apprenticeships – 96%

2008 Year 11’s in Australian School-based Apprenticeships – 77%

2009 Year 12’s in Australian School-based Apprenticeships – 81%

2009 Year 11’s due to commence now – labour market is tight.

Access Programs for Youth at RiskWhat is an Access Program?

The ATC – Perth South runs short courses for youth who are considered at risk and are currently disengaged from school, training , full time work or employmentAll courses are delivered by experienced and qualified Trade Facilitators using state of the art equipment Participants receive a nationally recognised Certificate upon completion of the course or Statement of Attainment on partial completion of the courseMinimal cost associated to the program

Up Coming courses:

Certificate I – General ConstructionDate: 29 September – 30 October 2009 (5 week Course)Time: 8:30 – 4:30 / Monday - FridayWhat: This course allows participants to gain skills and knowledge specific to entry level of the

General Construction Industry.

Certificate II – General ConstructionDate: 29 September – 4 December 2009 (10 week Course)Time: 8:30 – 4:30 / Monday - FridayWhat: This course allows participants to gain skills and knowledge specific to employment in

the General Construction Industry

Working with SchoolsAuspicing Arrangements

The College is an ideal partner to auspice the delivery of VET within schools and/or provide delivery and assessment at the College campuses in Armadale and Maddington. The College is also well placed to assist your school through the development of a delivery and assessment plan, for a desired qualification, to ensure that the program delivered meets national standards.

The College can partner with Schools in delivery of VET in the following qualifications:

NTIS CODE TITLEBSB20107 Cert II in BusinessMEM10105 Cert I in EngineeringMEM20105 Cert II in EngineeringMEM30305 Cert III in EngineeringAUR10105 Cert I in AutomotiveAUR20505 Cert II in Automotive Vehicle ServicingAUR20105 Cert II in Automotive MechanicalAUR30405 Cert III in Automotive Mechanical TechnologyBCG10103 Cert I in General ConstructionBCG20103 Cert II in General ConstructionBCG30103 Cert III in Bricklaying/BlocklayingLMF10102 Cert I in FurnishingLMF20302 Cert II in Furniture MakingLMF30302 Cert III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making)51409 Cert III in Carpentry and Joinery

QUESTIONS????For further information on:

Australian School-based ApprenticeshipsAccess Programs; orAuspicing arrangements with schools

Contact the College on:

1300 303 677Or

info@atcperth.edu.au