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SBA

What is a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA)?

SBA’s are work based programs for students which combines paid part time work and formal industry related training whilst they are completing a senior secondary certificate. Students over 15 years of age have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised industry qualification while pursuing the VCE/VCAL.
Although they vary from one industry to another, a typical School Based Apprenticeship will involve:

Attending a secondary school – Completing VCE/VCAL subjects.

Paid part-time work with an employer – the time students spend in work for a SBA may vary from one industry to another but generally School Based Apprentice will work on average 10 -15 hours per week over the term of the Training Agreement. The School Based Apprentice will be paid in accordance with the industries National Training Wage Award.

A training agreement – the training agreement is signed by the employer and student and is endorsed by the school. The Training Agreement, which is linked to an industrial award or agreement, validates the SBA arrangement.

Attending a TAFE or other Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - School Based Apprentices will be required to undertake industry training, such as Certificate II in Office Administration, which is delivered and monitored by a RTO. The RTO will assess the Apprentice against competencies from the training package.

The formal industry training component of the SBA provides VCE or VCAL credit. more>>

SBA Resource Guide

The School Based Apprenticeship Resource Guide provides contact details for Apprenticeship Centres, Group Training Organisations (TAFE and Private) and other useful links. more>>

SBA Student Brochure

The School Based Apprenticeship Student Brochure provides information on what is an SBA, how they work, who is eligible and how to find out more information.

SBA Student Brochure Front Page

SBA Student Brochure Back Page

Website Links

	Practice Apprenticeship Tests This site provides practice aptitude assessments that have been developed with the assistance of Industry and Registered Training Organisations, based on the needs and requirements of the Industry sector
	The Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) is responsible for the planning, regulation and delivery of a range of education and training programs and services in Victoria.
	The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is responsible for the maintenance of the Curriculum and Standards Framework, the delivery of the VCE and its assessments and the conduct of statewide testing, formerly functions of the Board of Studies.
	New Apprenticeships Information on apprenticeships and traineeships, sections in languages other than English.
	Wagenet provides information about wages and conditions of employment in Australia for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements.