VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

AND TRAINING

SAINT YON TRADE TRAINING CENTRE LOCATED AT LASALLE CATHOLIC COLLEGE

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WHAT IS SAINT YON?

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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).

WHY WAS SAINT YON BUILT?

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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.

WHO CAN DO VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT

SAINT YON?

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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.

WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION?

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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

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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•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

WHAT TRADE TRAINING COURSES DOES

SAINT YON OFFER?

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LaSalle offers 4 Trade Training courses that are

taught in the new Trade Training Centre.

Metal & Engineering

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

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT OTHER VOCATIONAL

COURSES DOES SAINT YON

OFFER?

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LaSalle offers 4 other vocational courses .

QUALIFICATIONS

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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)

WHAT IF I WANT TO START WORKING?

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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.

IBL CLASS

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Subject Unit

English Studies 2 units

Mathematics General 2 units

Catholic Studies 1 unit

Vocational Training Minor 2 unit

Vocational Training Major 2 units

Industry Based Learning 2 units

Work Studies 1 unit

Total 12 units

• 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.

IBL TIMETABLE EXAMPLE

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LaSalle Lessons Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri

Morning

Period 0: 7.40-8.40am

Period 1: 8.40-9.43am

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

Afternoon

Period 5: 1.57-3.00pm Work Studies

Vocational training Vocational Training

Period 6: 3.00-4.00pm

Period 7: 4.00-5.00pm

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

Year 11 Term 2 and 3 – 12 units

WHEN ARE CLASSES ON IN 2014?

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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

WHAT HAPPENS ON TRAINING DAYS?

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• 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.

WHAT DO STUDENTS WEAR FOR

TRADE TRAINING?

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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

YOUR JOB!!

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• 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.