Advantages of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs)
SATs help young people to go places ... whether that's a full-time job, a trade career, university, TAFE or other training. The workplace skills and confidence they gain during their SAT provide a solid foundation for any career.
Some of the advantages of SATs include:
More flexibility and variety
The variety provided by school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) can have enormous benefits for young people who prefer hands-on learning to traditional schooling pathways. SATs can contribute to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Head start in a career
Young people employed as school-based apprentices and trainees develop workplace skills, knowledge, confidence and competitive edge when applying for jobs. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) can lead directly to full-time employment once a student has left school.
Nationally recognised qualifications
All school-based apprentices and trainees participate in vocational training that contributes to a Certificate II, III or higher vocational qualification.
An opportunity to learn and earn
School-based apprentices and trainees are paid while they learn workplace skills, gain confidence, and adapt to a work environment.
Vocational education, training qualifications and competencies are recorded as part of the QCE. The QCE records students' qualifications and achievements when the student finishes school.
Some students complete traineeships while they're at school, which means they leave school with a QCE and a nationally recognised vocational certificate. Others go on to finish their apprenticeship or traineeship either full-time or part-time after they have left school.
Testimonials
Testimonials and success stories of students, parents, schools and employers who have participated in the SATs program.