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2011TVET COURSE GUIDETAFE COURSES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

the right training

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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TVET CONTACTS

TAFE Western TVET Consultant

Susan Skidmore 02 6391 5699 0408 227 861

TVET Coodinators

BATHURST, Blayney, Oberon Bob Harrison 0424 536 816

BOURKE, Brewarrina, Cobar Christine Goodwin 02 6378 1055 02 6378 2622

BROKEN HILL, Menindee, Wilcannia, Ivanhoe Kim Vodic 08 8082 6825 0458 058 078

COONAMBLE, Gulargambone Lyndy Regan 02 6822 1344

COWRA, Canowindra, Grenfell Delia Lennane 02 6340 1724

DUBBO, Narromine, Mian School Meg Donnison 02 6883 3628

FORBES Melissa Dukes 02 6853 9108

LITHGOW, Portland Jacqueline Smith 0417 243 794

MUDGEE, Coolah, Dunedoo, Gulgong, Kandos, Mendooran

Christine Goodwin 02 6378 1055 02 6378 2622

NORTH WEST/ACCESS, Gilgandra, Nyngan, Peak Hill, Tottenham, Trangie, Trundle, Tullamore Tullibigeal, Warren, Wellington, Yeoval - Flexible delivery

Karen Forrester 0401 199 432

ORANGE, Canowindra, Molong Lea Parker 02 6391 5751

PARKES, Condobolin Susan Hitchings 02 6862 8116

WALGETT, Lightning Ridge, Goodoga, Collarenebri

Elizabeth McKay 02 6822 1344 0429 045 764

OUTDOOR RECREATION (Lithgow) Emily Reader 02 6352 0491

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1TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

IntroductIon to tVEt coursEs

What are TVET courses?

These are vocational courses that students can do at their local TAFE while they are still at school. It is training targeted to careers, trades, industries and employment.

Do TVET courses contribute to a student’s HSC?

Yes, TVET courses contribute to a student’s Year 11 and Year 12 HSC program.

Are TVET courses the same as other school subjects?

Yes, they have the same unit values as elective subjects at school. Please see the course guide for the units in each course.

Can students in years 9 and 10 do a TVET course?

Year 9 and 10 students are eligible to apply to do a TVET course but they must meet specific criteria and be approved for funding. For further information, ask your school or contact your TAFE Institute TVET Consultant.

Why would a student do a TVET course?

TVET courses give students more subjects to choose from, practical training and an insight into a certain career.

What are other benefits of doing a TVET course?

TVET courses provide students with two sets of credentials from the NSW Board of Studies and nationally recognised qualifications from TAFE NSW which can contribute to further related study at TAFE or university.

Employers recognise TAFE qualifications.

Students can learn at a different place and meet students from others schools who have the same interests. They also enjoy working with TAFE teachers who have a hands on approach to learning and specialised industry knowledge.

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Do TVET students get a TAFE certificate?

Depending on the course, the student will get a Statement of Attainment, or a Certificate I, or a Certificate II or a Certificate III (AQF).

What is different at TAFE? What can students expect?

TVET courses are taught by trained industry experienced teachers in well equipped training facilities.

Although students will be in an adult learning environment, TVET courses have the same Board of Studies requirements as other HSC courses that students do at school. Students will need to attend classes and complete the set assessments.

What if a student wants to go to university?

TVET courses called Industry Curriculum Frameworks can contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) if students complete: two years of the course, work placement and the optional state wide external examination.

Accounting has a compulsory external examination and can count towards the calculation of an ATAR.

How long does the course have to be studied?

Students can study a course for one year or two years or even three if the students started in Year 10.

Will a student miss school? When does a student attend the TAFE class?

Most TVET courses are held on a VET school day and students do VET at school and/or TVET at TAFE. The course could be in the morning or afternoon or even after school.

TVET classes usually run for three or four hours per week. Some Certificate III courses may be for 5-6 hours.

Will the students have to do work placement?

Many courses require students to do work placement which can be in industry or in a simulated workplace depending on the course. Students will need to check with their TAFE teacher.

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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3TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

What do I wear?

Students do not have to wear their school uniform. However, in some courses they have to wear protective clothing and use protective equipment which is supplied.

How do I get to TAFE?

It is up to students to find their own way to the TAFE campuses. However, in some cases a bus can be arranged for students. Ask your school careers advisor what may be arranged for you.

Can students with a disability do TVET?

Students with special needs can also access TVET courses. They can get support if the disability has been confirmed.

How much will it cost?

If students are enrolled in a government school, there is no cost for TVET. If students are enrolled in a non-government school, the school will be billed and the school will pass on part of the cost to the student.

What TVET courses are available?

All the TVET courses, locations and types of delivery are in this course guide.

A course will not be delivered if there are insufficient enrolments for the course to be viable.

How do I apply?

Students apply through their school’s careers advisor or TVET/VET Coordinator using a TVET Expression of Interest form which must be signed by a parent or guardian and school representative.

How can a student find out more?

For information about TVET courses, students can contact their school’s careers advisor or TVET/VET Coordinator or a TAFE Campus TVET Coordinator.

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What are school based apprenticeships or traineeships?

School based apprenticeships or traineeships are a combination of school, part time employment and vocational study. Students need to discuss school based apprenticeships or traineeships with their school careers advisor.

Will I get a TAFE certificate at the end of the course?

After completing the TVET course, students may receive two sets of credentials:

1. The TVET course will be listed on an HSC certificate, if the Board of Studies HSC requirements have been achieved.

2. If the TAFE requirements have been achieved, students will receive either an Academic Transcript or, depending on the course, a Certificate I, II or III from TAFE NSW.

What is work placement?

Work placement means students are required, as a part of the course, to complete a specified number of hours in the work place.

How to Apply

Students apply through their school’s career advisor or TVET/VET Coordinator and ask for a TVET Expression of Interest form which must be signed by their parent or guardian.

For information about TVET courses, you can contact a TVET/VET Coordinator or the TAFE campus TVET Coordinator (contact details inside front cover).

The courses in this booklet are listed in alphabetical order.

The delivery locations and flexible delivery options are shown.

Don’t be afraid to ask for the course that is not showing at your school.

All course information and delivery locations are correct at time of printing (May 2010).

* Possible outcomes and pathways may change for 2011.

** In certain circumstances, year 10 students can access TVET courses.

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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5TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

scHool BAsEd trAInEEs And ApprEntIcEs

School students in Years 10, 11 and 12 can undertake a part time apprenticeship or traineeship and gain credit towards their Higher School Certificate.

School based apprentices and trainees are paid for working part time, currently between 100 and 180 days before 31 December in the HSC year. This may require some work during school hours.

On the job, you are provided with practical training by your employer.

The formal training, usually 4-6 hours per week during school terms, counts as a HSC subject. In some cases it can also be used in calculating your ATAR.

If you undertake a school based traineeship or apprenticeship, you can achieve:

• a Higher School Certificate - in many cases achieveing an ATAR

• a nationally recognised vocational qualification - usually at Certificate II or III level

• a Certificate of Proficiency

• paid part time work

• a head start to your career.

If you want a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, contact your Careers Advisor or VET Coordinator at school.

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QuIck FInd coursE IndEx

Accounting 7 Indigenous Primary Health 30

Animal Care 8 Human Services 31

Automotive 9 Information Technology 32

Aviation - Aircraft Operation 10 Media Journalism 33

Beauty Therapy (Makeup) 11 Metal & Engineering 34

Beauty Therapy (Nails) 12 Music Industry (Foundation) 35

Business Services 13 Opal Cutting and Polishing 36

Business - School Cert. 14 Outdoor Recreation 37

Children’s Services 15 Plumbing 38

Children’s Services Introduction 16 Primary Industries 39

Community Recreation 17 Resources & Infrastructure 40

Community Services (Welfare) 18 Retail Services 41

Computer Aided Drafting 19 Rural Operations - School Cert. 42

Construction 20 Screen and Media 43

Design Fundamentals 21 Signage (Signcraft) 44

Electrotechnology 22 Tourism & Events 45

Fashion Design & Technology 23 Transport & Logistics 46

Financial Services 24 Visual Arts & Contemp. Crafts 47

Government Services 25 Workplace Communication 48

Hairdressing 26

Health Services Assistance 27

Horse Industry 28

Hospitality 29

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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7TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

AccountInG

Duration: 2 years

Options: Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: YES - While there is no final HSC examination, the final mark awarded can be included in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. The major state-wide compulsory exam is done in November of the Preliminary Year. The HSC year consists of locally assessed computer subjects.

Qualification: Statement of Attainment in Accounting Pathway for HSC

Work placement: No

Articulation: This course may articulate into Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level courses. Cadetships are available.

Course description: This course is for students who want to get some entry level accounting qualifications. The course is designed to provide training for financial clerical occupational areas (basic accounting, business, computing).

Career opportunities: Accounts clerical, accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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AnIMAl cArE

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II Animal Studies Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate II Animal Studies

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Certificate III Animal Technology Certificate III Companion Animal Services Certificate III Captive Animals Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

Course description: This course is for students wanting to work as an animal attendant or carer in kennels and catteries, pounds and welfare centres, quarantine establishments, zoological and fauna parks, wildlife refuges, research centres, pet shops and commercial animal production enterprises.

Career opportunities: Animal care in a wide range of workplaces; veterinary nursing attendant.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coolah

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Institute wide

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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9TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

AutoMotIVE

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10 ** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Certificate I Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate II Automotive or Certificate II Automotive (Specialisation). The strands available are: Automotive Vehicle Body, Automotive Mechanical, Automotive Electrical Technology. Automotive Heavy Vehicle

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: This course may articulate into further study under a traineeship or apprenticeship up to Diploma level in skills areas: Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, Road Transport, Motorcycle, Autoelectrical. This course may articulate into further study: Certificate II Automotive Electrical Technology, Automotive Mechanical, Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Painting).

Course description: This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of skills suitable for employment in the automotive industry and to provide pathways for further study. It focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills required to perform minor service and preparatory work in areas of the automotive industry.

Career opportunities: Repair and maintenance of vehicles, new and used car salesperson, parts and accessories salesperson.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

School based traineeships available

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AVIAtIon – AIrcrAFt opErAtIon (tHEory)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10 ** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Results transcript course in Aviation - Aircraft Operation (Theory)

Work placement: No

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate IV Transport and Distribution (Aviation Flight Operation) for theory only.

Course description: This course introduces students to the aviation industry at an operational level. The course is of particular interest to those who would seek employment in areas of aircraft operation.

Career opportunities: Pilot, air traffic controller or employment in other areas of aircraft operations.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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11TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

BEAuty tHErApy (MAkE-up sErVIcEs)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment Make-Up Services Certificate II Make-up Services

Work placement: YES – MANDATORY Can be undertaken in a simulated work environment.

Articulation: Competencies achieved in this qualification may enable articulation into: Certificate II Make-up Services, Certificate II Retail Cosmetic Services, Certificate II Nail Technology, Certificate III Beauty Services, Certificate III Nail Technology, Certificate IV Beauty Therapy

Course description: This course is for students interested in working in the make-up services industry and provides learners with introductory beauty knowledge and skills.

Career opportunities: Make-up artist, beauty therapist, beautician, salon assistant, beauty receptionist.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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BEAuty tHErApy (nAIl tEcHnoloGy)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment Nail Technology Certificate II Nail Technology (trainees only)

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Competencies achieved in this qualification may enable articulation into: Certificate II Make-up Services, Certificate II Retail Cosmetic Services, Certificate II Nail Technology, Certificate III Beauty Services, Certificate III Nail Technology, Certificate IV Beauty Therapy

Course description: This course is designed to equip students with the skills to work in the nail technology area, providing services in nail enhancement and nail art.

Career opportunities: Nail technician, retail assistant, nail salon manager.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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BusInEss sErVIcEs

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Certificate II Business Statement competencies achieved in Certificate II Business or Certificate III Business

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Advanced Standing in Certificate III Business. Possible articulation into further study at Certificate level II, III, IV and Diploma in various skills areas of business, business administration, frontline management, marketing, retail, information technology, communications and finance.

Course description: This course is designed to enable students to acquire a range of business, technology, personal and organisational skills for employment in clerical and administrative positions in commerce, industry, government and the professions. Skills gained in this industry transfer to other occupations.

Career opportunities: Payroll clerk/officer, personal assistant, personnel clerk, project manager, sales clerk/officer, administrative assistant, data entry operator.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Grenfell

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

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BusInEss - scHool cErtIFIcAtE

Duration: 1 year

Options: Year 9 Year 10**

Unit value: Counts towards School Certificate (elective)

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate I Business

Work placement: No

Articulation: Certificate II Business.

Course description: This course provides students with employability skills relevant to a business or work environment: communication, computing, planning, scheduling.

Career opportunities: Business trainees. Entry level employment in a variety of industries.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Grenfell

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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cHIldrEn’s sErVIcEs

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 3 units or 4 units

2 units or 3 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III Children’s Services or Certificate III Children’s Services

Work placement: YES - MANDITORY. Students must be 16 years old to undertake work placement.

Articulation: Competencies achieved in this qualification may allow articulation into courses for centre based care, family day care workers and for other courses as listed in the Community Services Training Package. Certificate III Children’s Services Diploma Children’s Services

Course description: This course provides students with an introduction to child care and some skills suited to employment as assistants in centre based care facilities for children Students will participate in play sessions. Students must be 18 years of age for employment in the industry.

Career opportunities: Childcare assistant, playgroup supervisor, family day care worker, child care worker, nanny.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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cHIldrEn's sErVIcEs coMMunIty sErVIcEs (IntroductIon)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II Community Services Work Certificate II Community Services Work

Work placement: Recommended

Articulation: Competencies achieved in this qualification may allow articulation into courses for centre based care, family day care workers. Advanced standing in : Certificate III Children’s Services Certificate IV Out of School Hours Care

Course description: This course provides students with an introduction to Children’s Services and provides students with some skills suited to employment as childcare assistants.

Students need to be 18 years of age for employment in the industry.

Career opportunities: Childcare assistant.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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coMMunIty rEcrEAtIon (sport & FItnEss)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate II Community Recreation or Certificate II Community Recreation

Work placement: No

Articulation: Certificate II Community Recreation

Course description: This course is for students who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to work in the fitness, community recreation sport or outdoor recreation.

Career opportunities: Gym instructor, aqua instructor, group exercise instructor.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

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coMMunIty sErVIcEs (wElFArE)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate III Community Services Work Statement of competencies towards Certificate III Community Services Work

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY. Students must be 16 years old to undertake work placement.

Articulation: Depending on units chosen, course may articulate into Certificate III Childrens Services, Diploma Childrens Services or advanced standing in Certificate III Community Services Work.

Course description: This course provides students with an introduction to the community services industry. Students will explore the nature of community services work, the range of services provided within the community services sector (government and non government) and the social policies and structures that impact on community services.

Career opportunities: Orientation to work in community services (aged care, disability, alcohol and drugs), community based support worker (youth, women, families), youth worker, juvenile justice officer, community development worker.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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coMputEr AIdEd drAFtInG

Duration: 1 year

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment Computer Aided Drafting

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY. This requirement can be met through a simulated workplace

Articulation: Learners who complete the Statement of Attainment Computer Aided Drafting can apply to enrol in many TAFE courses and gain full credit for any units achieved, provided they meet all the entry requirements.

Course description: This course is designed to enable students to gain competence in the use of computer aided drafting software (CAD) on desktop computers and to gain skills and knowledge to retrieve, create, modify and save drawing.

Career opportunities: In the general metal and engineering drafting office environment.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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constructIon

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Depending on competencies chosen, full or part qualifications are available in general construction, bricklaying/blocklaying, carpentry, concreting, painting and decorating; and wall and floor tiling. Certificate I General Construction Certificate II General Construction Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate III General Construction.

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate II General Construction or Certificate III Bricklaying/Blocklaying, Carpentry/Concreting, Painting and Decorating, Wall and Floor Tiling.

Course description: This course provides students with the opportunity to gain a range of skills suitable for employment in the construction industry, measuring and calculating, reading and interpreting plans, use of construction tools and equipment.

Career opportunities: Building, bricklaying, carpentry, concreting, glazing, joinery, plastering, roofing, shop fitting, sign writing, tiling.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

Block delivery for Certificate II Construction negotiable

School based apprenticeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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dEsIGn FundAMEntAls

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *One unit specialisation study available

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III Design Fundamentals or Certificate III Design Fundamentals

Work placement: Strongly recommended

Articulation: Certificate III Design Fundamentals and higher level qualifications.

Course description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in design fundamentals.

Career opportunities: Pathway in the design industry.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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ElEctrotEcHnoloGy

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Certificate II Electrotechnology (Career Start) Certificate II Sustainable Energy (Career Start) Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

Course description: This course aims to provide students with entry level training for employment in the electrotechnology industry and to provide pathways for further study.

Career opportunities: Electrician, electrical engineer, data communications worker, electrical distribution trade worker, electrical engineer, draftsperson/technician.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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FAsHIon dEsIGn And tEcHnoloGy

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Work placement: No

Articulation: This course provides entry into Certificate III Applied Fashion Design and Technology or Certificate IV Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

Course description: The aim of this course is to allow for students to acquire and apply fundamental creative, practical skills and knowledge as a means of an introduction or induction to the fashion industry environment.

Career opportunities: In the textiles, clothing and footwear industries.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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FInAncIAl sErVIcEs

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units or 3 units

2 units or 3 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) Certificate III in Financial Services

Work placement: No

Articulation: Certificate IV in Financial Services Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)

Course description: Students will learn about industry entry level activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cashier functions, preparation of trial balance, bookkeeping, EFT/e-business, purchases and sales, manual and computerised systems and preparation of basic financial reports.

Career opportunities: Bookkeeper (computer based), accounts clerk, accounts receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk, payroll clerk.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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GoVErnMEnt sErVIcEs

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II in Government Services

Work placement: No

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications, including: Public Sector, Local Government, Business Services, Conservation and Land Management, Civil Construction, Amenity Horticulture. Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways.

Course description: This course is for Aboriginal learners. It will help students develop a broad range of skills and knowledge relating to protocols, community and socio-economic positioning of Aboriginal people. It will also show students how to develop and apply personal strategies to identify and deal with racism.

Career opportunities: Work and training opportunities in the public service or local government.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

Delivery possible at other locations on request

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HAIrdrEssInG

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Hairdressing or Certificate II Hairdressing Certificate III Hairdressing (school based apprenticeships only)

Work placement: YES – MANDATORY. Can be undertaken in a simulated commercial work environment.

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate III Hairdressing Certificate IV Hairdressing

Course description: This course is for students who want to gain employment in the hairdressing industry and provides the opportunity for students to gain hairdressing knowledge and skills.

Career opportunities: Apprentice hairdresser, hairdressing salon assistant, hairdressing receptionist.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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HEAltH sErVIcEs AssIstAncE Continuing students only

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 3 units Students must be 16 years of age

3 units 3 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate III Health Services Assistance

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY (minimum of eight hours must be in an acute care facility.) Students must be 16 years old to undertake work placement.

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate III Allied Health Assistance and Certificate IV Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)

Course description: This course is for students who want to work directly in hospitals or health services or want to go on to an enrolled nursing training program.

Career opportunities: Assistant in nursing in hospitals, allied health assistant, enrolled nurse, registered nurse.

2011 Preliminary students - see Human Services Health Services Assistance

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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HorsE Industry

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment Horse Industry Studies (Performance Horse) Certificate I Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse)

Work placement: No

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate II Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse) Certificate III Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse)

Course description: This course is designed for students who are interested in working as a groom/stable hand in the performance horse industry. The skills and knowledge developed in this course are generic and are transferable to other equine industries.

Certificate II practical component to be delivered in Orange.

Career opportunities: Care and maintenance of performance horses: handling, feeding, grooming of horses and care of horses.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Grenfell

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

Flexible and block delivery available to students at Young, Cowra, Grenfell, Condobolin, Parkes and Forbes.

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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HospItAlIty

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Statements of competencies achieved in: Certificate II Hospitality Certificate II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) Certificate II Hospitality Certificate II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Certificate III Hospitality Certificate III Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) Certificate III Hospitality (Catering Operations)

Course description: Hospitality focuses on providing customer service. Skills learned can be transferred across a range of industries: communication, hygiene and safety, accommodation services, commercial cookery or food and beverage service.

Career opportunities: Bar assistant, chef, food and beverage manager, reservations clerk, front office receptionist, guest service coordinator, events coordinator. Workplaces for which Hospitality competencies are required include cafes, catering organisations and resorts.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Gulargambone

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

School based traineeships available

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HuMAn sErVIcEs* - HEAltH sErVIcEs AssIstAncE

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 4 units 4 units 2 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Statement of Attainment Health Services Assistance Certificate III Health Services Assistance

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY. Students must be 16 years old to undertake work placement.

Articulation: The new framework will provide a pathway to qualifications from the Community Services (CHC08) and Health (HLT07) Training Packages: Certificates III Aged Care, Allied Health and Health Services Assistance. The 4 unit Health Services Assistance course can articulate to the Nursing university course.

Course description: Students develop knowledge and skills to enable them to be competent in a range of activities and functions in a health setting.

Career opportunities: Assistant in nursing in hospitals, allied health assistant, enrolled nurse, registered nurse, assistant in nursing, personal care assistant and patient care assistant, orderly, operating theatre technician, theatre support, wards person..

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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31TAFE WESTERN 2011 TVET COURSES

IndIGEnous prIMAry HEAltH cArE

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Primary Health Care Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate II Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Work placement: Recommended

Articulation: Certificate II Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Certificate III Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Certificate III Health Services Assistance

Course description: This course is for students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who want to work in health services in Indigenous communities.

Career opportunities: Health care assistant working with Indigenous clients in the health service industry; trainee health workers

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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InForMAtIon tEcHnoloGy

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10 ** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Certificate II Information Technology Certificate III Information Technology Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate II Information Technology or Certificate III Information Technology

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate III Information Technology and a range of specialised qualifications. Certificate IV and Diploma courses including software applications, network administration, support and websites.

Course description: This course provides the foundation skills and knowledge to enable students to be effective ICT users or employers. Students will be creating programs, systems and databases, networking computers and finding solutions to technical and software problems.

Career opportunities: Working in an IT environment: desktop publisher, help desk officer, internet specialist, multimedia developer, network administrator, service technician, software developer, technical support officer, computer programmer, website developer.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Grenfell

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based traineeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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MEdIA JournAlIsM

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment Media Journalism

Work placement: No

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate III News Media

Course description: This course is for students with good English skills who are interested in acquiring journalistic skills to help gain employment in the media news industry: basic news gathering skills, researching and writing soft and hard news stories for print and electronic media.

Career opportunities: Journalism (print and electronic media)

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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MEtAl And EnGInEErInG

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10 ** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Certificate I Engineering Certificate II Engineering Certificate III Engineering Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate I Engineering or Certificate II Engineering (various trades)

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Certificate II Engineering - Production Technology Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical/Trade/Engineering - Fabircation Trade/Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade/Engineering - Technical.

Course description: Students will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge about the manufacturing, engineering and related service industries, for example metal fabrication, metal manufacturing and metal machining. Students will gain skills in the use of hand and power tools, technical drawing and engineering measurement.

Career opportunities: Engineering draftsperson, engineer (automotive, fabrications, production, plastics, marine, mechanical), fitter, instrument maker, maintenance fitter, structural steel and welding supervisor, toolmaker, boat builder/repairer.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

School based traineeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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MusIc Industry (FoundAtIon)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II in Music Industry (Foundation)

Work placement: No

Articulation: Advanced standing in: Certificate III Music Certificate III in Music Industry (Business) Certificate III Music Industry (Technical Production).

Course description: The course is for students seeking to develop a broad understanding and basic skills, knowledge and understanding of the music industry in terms of performance, production and business areas.

Career opportunities: In music industry entertainment and media related areas: road crew member, recording assistant, performer at local community level.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

Face to face on site school delivery (mobile van)

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opAl cuttInG And polIsHInG

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10 ** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II Opal Cutting and Polishing Certificate II Opal Cutting and Polishing

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY but it is permissible for this to be undertaken concurrently with the course delivery in a simulated environment.

Articulation: Certificate II Opal Cutting and Polishing Certificate III Jewellery Manufacture Certificate IV Opal Cutting and Polishing

Course description: This course will provide an introduction to the opal mining industry. Students will develop the ability to cut and polish opals at a basic level.

Career opportunities: Opal cutter and/or polisher, pathway for industry sector employment, miner.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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outdoor rEcrEAtIon

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 3 units

2 units or 3 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II Outdoor Recreation or Certificate II Outdoor Recreation

Work placement: No

Articulation: Successful completion of this course will provide advanced standing in a number of outdoor recreation or sport and recreation courses: Certificate II Sport and Recreation Certificate III Outdoor Recreation Certificate III Sport and Recreation

Course description: This course provides the learner with the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge to assist outdoor recreation guides or instructors in planning and conducting outdoor recreation sessions.

Career opportunities: Assistant to recreation officer, adventure based guide, eco-tourism operator or an outdoor activity assistant in outdoor camps.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

Block delivery available to all students in TAFE Western

School based traineeships available

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pluMBInG

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10 ** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate III Plumbing Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III Plumbing

Work placement: Strongly recommended

Articulation: The units studied articulate directly into the plumbing trade qualification: Certificate III Plumbing, Certificate III Roof Plumbing, Certificate III Fire Protection

Course description: The aim of this course is to provide instruction, demonstration and practical experience to facilitate acquisition of the core competencies and underpinning knowledge for employment in the plumbing industry.

Career opportunities: Plumbing tradsperson, licensed plumber

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

School based apprenticeships available

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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prIMAry IndustrIEs (AGrIculturE, HortIculturE, consErVAtIon And lAnd MAnAGEMEnt)*

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Statement of competencies achieved in: Certificate II Conservation and Land Management Certificate II Agriculture Certificate II Horticulture

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Certificate III Conservation and Land Management Certificate III Agriculture/Agriculture (Sheep and Wool) Production/Agriculture (Horse Breeding)/Production Horticulture/Horticulture

Course description: This course aims to provide students with a range of skills and knowledge suitable for employment in a primary industries environment. Students could gain skills in farm operations and equipment, the production and care of livestock and/or crops and in sustainable land management.

Career opportunities: Animal attending, beef production, crop production, dairy farming, horse care, livestock rearing and breeding, pest and disease control, poultry production, horticulture, shearing, sheep and wool production, rural conservation and land management.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

Block delivery Certificate II Agriculture

Horticulture available on request

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rEsourcEs And InFrAstructurE (MInInG)*

Duration: 1 year

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate I Resources and Infrastructure Operations or Statement of competencies in Certificate I Resources and Infrastructure Operations Certificate II possible 2011

Work placement: The course will include workplace learning and assessment.

Articulation: Certificate II Metalliferous Mining - Processing Certificate III Metalliferous Mining - Processing Certificate II in Civil Construction

Course description: This course will provide an introductory qualification to the resources and infrastructure industry. This course is for students seeking entry level work within the mining industry. Relevant work experience is important in achieving the Certificate I Resources and Infrastructure Operations.

Career opportunities: Mining industry worker, civil construction worker.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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rEtAIl sErVIcEs

Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available (Community Pharmacy - Dubbo)

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Statement of competencies achieved in/or: Certificate I Retail Services Certificate II Retail Certificate II Retail (Community Pharmacy) Certificate III level (Bathurst only)

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate III Retail or Certificate II Retail (Community Pharmacy).

Course description: In this course, students can gain skills in operating retail equipment, stock control, customer service and selling skills. Students will acquire skills that can be applied to other workplace contexts.

Career opportunities: Buyer, customer service assistant, merchandiser, sales person, stock controller, visual merchandiser.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

DunedooForbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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rurAl opErAtIons - scHool cErtIFIcAtE

Duration: 1 year

Options: Year 9 Year 10**

Unit value: Counts towards School Certificate (elective)

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate I Rural Operations (Pathways)

Work placement: No

Articulation: Certificate II Agriculture Certificate II Rural Operations Certificate II Horticulture Certificate II Conservation and Land Management (General Land Management)

Course description: Students have the opportunity to achieve some of the basic practical skills and the underpinning knowledge for employment in a rural enterprise.

Career opportunities: Employment as supervised workers in rural enterprises.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Ivanhoe

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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scrEEn And MEdIA (IncludEs MEdIA And rAdIo BroAdcAstInG)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II Creative Industries (Media) Certificate III Media Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III Media

Work placement: Strongly recommended

Articulation: Certificate III Media and pathways into higher level TAFE courses.

Course description: This course aims to develop students' technical, vocational and interpersonal skills relevant to employment in film, television, radio or digital media industries.

Career opportunities: Community radio production assistant, community television production assistant, camera/lighting assistant, community radio program maker/presenter, interactive media author assistant.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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sIGnAGE (sIGncrAFt)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate III Signage or Certificate III Signage

Work placement: No

Articulation: Advanced standing in Certificate III Off-Site Construction (Sign Writing/Computer Operation).

Course description: The course is for students who want to work in the sign industry with skills in both signwriting and showcard and ticketwriting. Students develop skills and knowledge to complete projects in new works, maintenance and repair, alterations and restoration.

Career opportunities: Tradesperson in the sign industry, signwriter, sign manufacturer.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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tourIsM And EVEnts

Duration: 1, 2 years or 3 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units *Specialisation units available

Optional ATAR exam: YES - The marks for this Board developed course are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

Qualification: Certificate II Tourism Certificate III Tourism Certificate III Events Statement of competencies achieved in Certificate III Tourism (Retail Travel Sales), Certificate III Tourism (Tour Wholesaling), Certificate III Tourism (Visitor Information Services)

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY

Articulation: Advanced standing in a range of Certificate III Tourism pathways.

Course description: This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain skills suitable for employment in the tourism industry and to provide pathways for further study. The course focuses on providing customer service, tourism advice and communicating with customers from diverse backgrounds. Students will be immersed in a 3D environment using a real time interface.

Career opportunities: Events coordinator, conference assistant, tourism consultant, reservations clerk, group tour coordinator, sales officer, tour guide.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

Virtual World delivery (subject to local IT infrastructure)

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trAnsport And loGIstIcs (wArEHousInG And storAGE)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage) Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)

Work placement: Strongly recommended

Articulation: Certificate III Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)

Course description: Students will learn how to receive and despatch goods, pick and pack orders, stocktake and handle dangerous goods. Students will also develop skills in computers, customer service and quality procedures.

Career opportunities: Warehouse operative/trainee, transport and logistics trainee.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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VIsuAl Arts And crAFts (VIsuAl Arts & contEMporAry crAFt & ABorIGInAl or torrEs strAIt IslAndEr culturAl Arts)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10** Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: 2 units 2 units or 4 units

2 units or 4 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft, Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft or Certificate II Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Work placement: Strongly recommended

Articulation: Certificate III Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

Course description: This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills and underpinning knowledge to enable the individual to commence a career and work effectively in the visual arts, design and contemporary craft industries.

Career opportunities: In visual arts, craft and design industries. The course also provides skills, knowledge and experiences that are transferable to other industry areas.

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

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workplAcE coMMunIcAtIon

Duration: 1 or 2 years

Options: Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Unit value: Not available 2 units 2 units

Optional ATAR exam: No

Qualification: Certificate II Skills for Work and Training

Work placement: YES - MANDATORY Students must be enrolled in another HSC VET course and the work placement requirement will be met through the other HSC VET course.

Articulation: This course articulates into the Certificate III Employment, Education and Training and numerous other qualifications at AQF levels III and IV including the Certificate III Preparation for Vocational and Further Study and Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation.

Course description: This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of skills suitable for employment in any industry and for further study. The course focuses on providing a pathway to work, community participation, and further education and training.

Career opportunities:

Bathurst

Bourke

Brewarrina

Broken Hill

Cobar

Condobolin

Coonamble

Cowra

Dubbo

Dunedoo

Forbes

Gilgandra

Lightning Ridge

Lithgow

Menindee

Mudgee

Nyngan

Orange

Parkes

Walgett

Warren

Wellington

Wilcannia

Video conference

Institute wide online

Face to face

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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notEs:

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notEs:

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students

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notEs:

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BATHURST CAMPUS Panorama Avenue (PO Box 143) Bathurst 2795 Phone 02 6338 2424 Fax 02 6338 2439

BOURKE CAMPUS Oxley Street (PO Box 510) Bourke 2840 Phone 02 6872 2287 Fax 02 6872 3052

BREWARRINA CAMPUS Bourke Street (PO Box 213) Brewarrina 2839 Phone 02 6839 2433 Fax 02 6839 2473

BROKEN HILL CAMPUS 248 Argent Street Broken Hill 2880 Phone 08 8082 6888 Fax 08 8087 5264

COBAR CAMPUS 45 Bathurst Street Cobar 2835 Phone 02 6836 2399 Fax 02 6836 3081

CONDOBOLIN CAMPUS Cnr Turner and High Streets (PO Box 155) Condobolin 2877 Phone 02 6895 3133 Fax 02 6895 2087

COONAMBLE CAMPUS Dubbo Street (PO Box 200) Coonamble 2829 Phone 02 6822 1344 Fax 02 6822 1494

COWRA CAMPUS 27-33 Carleton Street Cowra 2794 Phone 02 6340 1700 Fax 02 6342 4128

DUBBO CAMPUS Myall Street (PO Box 787) Dubbo 2830 Phone 02 6883 3444 Fax 02 6883 3466

DUNEDOO CAMPUS Digilah Street (PO Box 6) Dunedoo 2844 Phone 02 6370 3300 Fax 02 6370 3303

FORBES CAMPUS Cnr Browne and Harold Streets (PO Box 145) Forbes 2871 Phone 02 6853 9100 Fax 02 6853 9111

GILGANDRA CAMPUS Wamboin Street (PO Box 48) Gilgandra 2827 Phone 02 6847 2028 Fax 02 6847 1257

GRENFELL CAMPUS Cnr Rose and East Streets Grenfell 2810 Phone 02 6343 1786 Fax 02 6343 1733

LIGHTNING RIDGE CAMPUS Kaolin Street (PO Box 552)Lightning Ridge 2834 Phone 02 6829 1502 Fax 02 6829 1505

LITHGOW CAMPUS 2 Hill Street (PO Box 297) Lithgow 2790 Phone 02 6352 0444 Fax 02 6352 0466

MENINDEE CAMPUS Bear Street Menindee 2879 Phone 08 8091 4148 Fax 08 8087 5264 or through Broken Hill Campus

MUDGEE CAMPUS Cassilis Road (PO Box 297) Mudgee 2850 Phone 02 6378 2666 Fax 02 6378 2685

NYNGAN CAMPUS Cobar Street (PO Box 69) Nyngan 2825 Phone 02 6832 1883 Fax 02 6832 2532

ORANGE CAMPUS March Street (PO Box 1059) Orange 2800 Phone 02 6391 5777 Fax 02 6391 5613

PARKES CAMPUS 25 Bushman Street Parkes 2870 Phone 02 6862 8100 Fax 02 6862 2999

WALGETT CAMPUS 42 Arthur Street (PO Box 186) Walgett 2832 Phone 02 6828 6200 Fax 02 6828 6296

WARREN CAMPUS Burton Street (PO Box 174) Warren 2824 Phone 02 6847 4543 Fax 02 6847 3041

WELLINGTON CAMPUS 43 Maughan Street (PO Box 92) Wellington 2820 Phone 02 6845 1844 Fax 02 6845 2780

WILCANNIA CAMPUS Reid Street (PO Box 23) Wilcannia 2836 Phone 08 8091 5974 Fax 08 8091 5081

TAFE WESTERN COURSE INFORMATION: 131 601

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If you want to get your HSC and get ready for the workforce then why not study TAFE courses

while you’re still at school.

TAFE courses are job focused and we work closely with industry to develop our training programs.

For more information contact your school careers adviser or visit the website

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/course-information/tafe-for-high-school-students