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Multi Industry School Based and Pre –Apprenticeship Support Program
Program Summary March 2016
Prepared by
Gary Workman - GTAV Executive Director
Group Training Association of Victoria
Trading as Apprenticeship Employment Network
Level 3, 478 Albert Street East Melbourne Victoria 3002
www.aen.org.au
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Multi Industry
School Based and Pre –Apprenticeship Support Program
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Proposed program .................................................................................................................................. 4
Key Features of the proposed program ................................................................................................. 6
Program Benefits .................................................................................................................................... 7
School to Work – School Based Pre- Apprenticeship Program Summary............................................. 8
Holistic Pre Apprenticeship program ..................................................................................................... 9
Typical 12 month program ................................................................................................................... 10
The GTO network .................................................................................................................................. 11
Pilot Program Timeframes .................................................................................................................... 12
Proposed Launch and promotional activities ...................................................................................... 13
GTAV Reporting requirements ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Proposed School Based and Pre Apprenticeship Support Program to increase
apprenticeship participation and improve completion rates
Introduction
GTAV believe one of the main reasons that apprenticeship completion rates are hovering around 50% is that
young people don’t have the opportunity to trial/experience and learn about a range of vocational options
before having to “sign up” to a 3-4 year qualification. Many young people have limited opportunities to
experience working life within a range of different occupations, and rely on school, family or friends for initial
career direction.
This proposed pilot program aims to provide participants with the opportunity to have a “hands on” trial of a
range of vocational occupations over 6-12 months. Where each participant will engage with 3-4 different
industries to research and experience first-hand what it really takes to be successful in that particular
industry.
This program would also support host employers (majority small businesses) as they will be able to engage
with a number of young participants through the program to find the best possible ”fit” for their business
when looking to recruit an apprentice.
The program would seek students from secondary school (from years 10 and/or 11) and existing unemployed
participants that might be interested in pursuing a vocational pathway in the future, through two separate
programs.
1. School Based Pre-Apprenticeship (1 day per week) (12 months)
Trial 3-4 different industry occupations with work experience placements
Including;
Workplace health and safety training for each industry
Undertake research into specific industry requirements on, regulations/legislation, environmental issues,
industry occupational pathways and career opportunities, specific language, literacy and numeracy skills
needed for that industry.
2. Pre- apprenticeship (full time) (6 months)
The program would also seek to engage with existing unemployed youth that have left secondary school.
These participants would be placed into a full-time pre-apprenticeship programs for 6 months.
Trial 3-4 different industry occupations with work experience placements
Including;
Workplace health and safety training for each industry
Undertake research into specific industry requirements on, regulations/legislation, environmental issues,
industry occupational pathways and career opportunities, specific language, literacy and numeracy skills
needed for that industry.
It is proposed that Victorian and interstate Group Training Organisations (GTO’s) would work closely with
TAFE and other training providers, and a range of host employers to ensure participants rotate through 3-4
different industries over the duration of their program.
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GTOs are well positioned to provide a multi- industry experience so participants are able to make a more
informed choice into what apprenticeship they would like to pursue once the initial program is completed.
GTAV also believe this program will provide greater opportunities for regional participants as many trades
would not normally have enough “interest” to warrant a pre apprenticeship program as there would not be
enough participants or work experience places/ businesses to “fill” a traditional class of 15-20 students.
The program will also work with a range of training providers and industry stakeholders to develop the
curriculum and assessment requirements/activities for a “holistic” multi industry program. (Similar to the
“general construction” Certificate II program that will be used for the building and construction pathway)
GTAV will also work with a range of industry stakeholders through a project steering committee, to provide
final project reporting and recommendations / barriers to establishing the framework for possible future
delivery.
Proposed program
Supporting 2000 youth into a pre apprenticeship. (Victoria, NSW, Tasmania)
2 year pilot program
1000 School Based Pre-Apprenticeships - Transitioning from school to work
1000 Pre-Apprenticeships– Supporting unemployed youth into work.
Proposed program to increased participation and completion rates in apprenticeships
Holistic school based vocational programs (initial 12 month program) (aimed at Year 10 and Year 11
students) – To provide students the opportunities to explore various apprenticeship career options. Followed
by students shaving the choice to then select a specific school based apprenticeship (in Year 11-12 students)
Students would then continue to complete their apprenticeship post-secondary school through support of
the group training network and a host employer (or through direct employment).
GTOs would coordinate the holistic pre-apprenticeship work experience placements and assist schools (and
TAFE) with the pre apprenticeship training program
“Holistic” / themed programs (Certificate I - II level qualification) (3-4 rotations)
Engineering & Automotive (Fitting, welding, manufacturing, aerospace, mechanic, auto electrical, panel beating, electronics)
Business & Services (Marketing, HR, Administration, retail, hospitality, IT, Transport & Warehousing)
Building & Construction (CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways)
(Plumbing, carpentry, bricklaying, w&f tiling, concreting, flooring, IT, land scaping, electrical, IT, air conditioning, electronics)
Land & food (Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscaping, Environmental sustainability)
Occupations that are on the National skills shortage list
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Local GTO and RTO to support the student and small business/ employer through various
stages of the multi industry program and then into a school based apprenticeship and then
continue with the full time apprenticeship post-secondary school.
Practical and theoretical student projects
Increased focus on Workplace numeracy, language and literacy skills, and understanding “work readiness”
expectations for that industry.
Themed “project work” student based research/activities on individual industries
Workplace “readiness” – understanding employer expectations
Sustainability / environmental requirements of particular industries
Legal / legislation requirements of working in particular industries
Business processes/ project management / communication skills
New / emerging technology for particular industries
Career and further study pathways available in different industries
School Based Pre-Apprenticeship Model (pathway into an apprenticeship)
Year 10 or 11 school based
students
12 months (1 day/week)
Multi industry experience
pre-apprenticeship
Year 11 or 12 school based
students
12 months (1 day/week)
Selection into a specific
industry apprenticeship /
traineeship (SBAT)
Post secondary school
Full time employment –
continuation with
apprenticeship /
traineeship
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Local GTO and RTO to support the student and small business/ employer through
various stages of the multi industry program and then into a full time apprenticeship
Pre Apprenticeship Model
Unemployed youth pre-apprenticeship model
Key Features of the proposed program
The students will be assessed on the combination of simulated and workplace experiences, and completing
projects/activities to better understand the work environment in a range of industries. During the initial 6-12
months students will be able to develop a greater appreciation for apprenticeship/traineeship options and
employer expectations, leading to students making a more informed choice of which apprenticeship/ career
pathway they will then enter. (With the aim of providing better retention and completion rates)
Potential host employers will be able to use the program to better recruit and match potential apprentices/
trainees through a series of short term work experience placements. The program will be supported by the
local group training network that can assist parents, students and host employers.
Regional school communities will have greater viability with commencing this initial program as students
with similar (not exact) interests will be able to come together in the school/training environment and share
their learnings between work placements.
It is planned that the program would be established through 20+ metropolitan and regional group training
organisations across a number of States (Victoria, NSW, Tasmania).
(Expected participation with 100+ secondary schools across Victoria, NSW, Tasmania)
Proposed Participation numbers
2016
School based trial: 15 GTO programs x 20 participants within each program group = 300
Pre apprenticeship: 15 GTO programs x 20 participants within each program group = 300
2017
School based trial: 35 GTO programs x 20 participants within each program group = 700
Pre apprenticeship: 35 GTO programs x 20 participants within each program group = 700
Unemployed youth
6 months (full time)
Multi industry pre-apprenticeship
program
Full time employment – continuing
with a specific industry apprenticeship
/ traineeship
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Program Benefits
GTAV believe this program will have many benefits including;
Increased flexibility for secondary school students to make an informed choice on their
apprenticeship pathway before commencing a national qualification/ apprenticeship.
Secondary schools will have additional local support for career advice and assistance for students
looking to enter a vocational career pathway/ SBAT program.
Up to 2000 new apprenticeship commencements over 2 years
Once the program has been established over the initial 2 years GTAV believe this model will confirm
that a collaborative partnership between schools, RTOs and GTOs will be sustainable without
additional commonwealth government funding.
(We envisage that after the initial two year pilot that employers and training providers would see an
improvement in commencement (better recruitment) and completion rates which would reinforce this
type of program is valuable. If/once the holistic curriculum was “endorsed for delivery”, training
providers would be able to access state government funding for the training in the future, and we
believe employers and GTO’s would participate as part of “normal” business as they are able to
generate better outcomes, and the program would become a “recruitment” program into their core
business activities/needs).
GTOs, RTOs and local secondary schools will be able to build stronger relationships
Regional employers will be able to better select/ recruit suitable apprentices
The pilot program will have established ongoing curriculum for four new career pathway entry points
for youth/ schools leading into existing traditional apprenticeships/ qualifications.
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School to Work – School Based Pre- Apprenticeship Program Summary
Target 1000 school based pre-apprenticeships
Year 10 – 11 (1 day/week) Year 1
Year 11 – 12 (1 day/week) Year 2
Transition to Employment
Themed pre app program Industry Specific Skills and Work Related Skills
Traditional School based apprenticeship / traineeship (SBAT)
Apprenticeship
Themed pre app programs (skill shortage areas)
Engineering & Automotive
Business & Services
Building & Construction
Land & food Student selection into a themed area – 12 months with 3-4 work experience placements Industry based research/ project work Additional LLN and career advice/support
Student selection into a specific trade apprenticeship SBAT (Once successful completion of pre app) employment through GTO for additional support to student and host employer (or direct employment) Pre App Credit towards qualification Certificate III Trade Qual commenced VET RTO funded training
Continuation with apprenticeship post secondary school (through GTO or direct employment) 2-3 years to complete trade qualification depending on competency based training and student progression.
Government funding Host employer to pay Victorian Government – school work experience ($5/day)
Employer to pay student award salary during work placement periods (on ave. $11-13/hr)
Commonwealth apprentice employment incentives passed onto employers Employer to pay student award salary and training costs (as per specific industry award conditions)
GTO Support Additional career advice within schools (GTO’s to assist schools and TAFE with career advice, and provide/ highlight potential local employment pathways) GTO to manage “work experience” component through various host employers Support to individuals, local schools and parents
GTO to support student and employer through early phases of training and work placement (initial 12 months)
Continuation with apprenticeship post secondary school (through GTO or direct employment)
Program benefits Greater support for secondary schools / students looking for career pathway options Greater participant numbers (especially in regional areas) Ability to “try” various industries before committing to a specific apprenticeship Utilising existing curriculum resources and establishing new potential curriculum “pre-apprenticeship courses
Greater retention rates as students have made an informed choice and experienced first-hand what is required prior to commencing. Support from Industry employers & GTO’s Employers are able to access students with a higher level of understanding of their chosen trade / career pathway
Greater retention & completion rates Greater support for regional communities
Program payments (on top of whatever State & Commonwealth payments/ incentives available) Total payment available $1960pp (incl. GST) pp. 3 payments $760 incl GST at commencement (3 months) $700 incl. GST at completion
$500 incl. GST at commencement of SBAT + GTO Ability to access State & Commonwealth funding
GTO Ability to access State & Commonwealth funding
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Holistic Pre Apprenticeship program
Target 1000 unemployed youth
Pre- Apprenticeship Year 1 (full time) 6- 12 months
Transition to Employment Year 2
Industry Specific Skills and Work Related Skills
Apprenticeship
Themed pre app programs (skill shortage areas)
Engineering & Automotive
Business & Services
Building & Construction
Land & food Student selection into a themed area – 6-12 months with 3-4 work experience placements Industry based research/ project work Additional LLN
Continuation with apprenticeship post “pre-apprenticeship” program (through GTO or direct employment) 2-3 years to complete trade qualification depending on competency based training and student progression.
Government funding Min. Award salary paid to individuals during work experience stages. We would assume individuals on various commonwealth “unemployment” or “further study” allowances would continue to receive benefits during pre-apprenticeship program.
Commonwealth apprentice employment incentives passed onto employers Employer to pay apprentice award salary and training costs (as per specific industry award conditions) Individual Commonwealth support / benefits would stop once apprenticeship commenced
GTO Support Additional career advice provided through RTO GTO to manage “work experience” component through various host employers (GTO’s to assist TAFE/ RTO with career advice, and provide/ highlight potential local employment pathways) Support to individuals, RTOs and parents
Continuation with apprenticeship (through GTO or direct employment)
Program benefits Greater support for youth/students looking for career pathway options Greater participant numbers (especially in regional areas) Ability to “try” various industries before committing to a specific apprenticeship Utilising existing curriculum resources and establishing new potential curriculum “pre-apprenticeship courses
Greater retention and completion rates as students have made an informed choice and experienced first-hand what is required prior to commencing. Support from Industry employers & GTO’s Employers are able to access students with a higher level of understanding of their chosen trade / career pathway
Program payments (on top of whatever State & Commonwealth payments/ incentives available) Total payment available $3800pp (incl. GST) pp. 3 payments $1800 incl. GST at commencement (3 months) $1000 incl. GST at completion
$1000 incl. GST at commencement of Apprenticeship / traineeship + GTO Ability to access State & Commonwealth funding
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Typical 12 month program
Typical 12 month program Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Recruitment (GTO’s to assist individuals, parents, schools and TAFE with career advice, and provide/ highlight potential local employment pathways)
Initial basic hand/tool skills Industry specific LL&N
OH&S induction training
initial research into career options, individual strengthens and preferences, resume development developing workplace skills and understanding employer expectations
Initial recruitment and establishing work experience placements
Work experience Placement 1
Specific OH&S training Research on trade/industry specific legislation and environment requirements
Ongoing site supervision
Feedback from host employer Student reflection of work experience and assessment activities completed
Work experience Placement 2
Specific OH&S training Research on trade/industry specific legislation and environment requirements
Ongoing site supervision
Feedback from host employer Student reflection of work experience and assessment activities completed
Work experience Placement 3
Specific OH&S training Research on trade/industry specific legislation and environment requirements
Ongoing site supervision
Feedback from host employer Student reflection of work experience and assessment activities completed
Work experience Placement 4
Specific OH&S training Research on trade/industry specific legislation and environment requirements
Ongoing site supervision
Feedback from host employer Student reflection of work experience and assessment activities completed
Student applications to host employers for apprenticeship/ traineeship Completion of student assessments Career advice/ support
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The GTO network
Proposed locations would include;
Victoria
Mildura Swan Hill Echuca Albury / Wodonga Shepparton
Horsham Warrnambool Geelong Ballarat Bendigo
Gippsland (Moe, Bairnsdale, Sale)
Ringwood Deer Park Cheltenham Brunswick Dandenong
Tasmania
Launceston Devonport Hobart
NSW
Sydney metropolitan areas
Newcastle Wollongong Wagga Wagga Bathurst Orange
Coffs Harbour Mid and Northern Coast
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Pilot Program Timeframes
The below proposed program timeframes and milestones are a guide only, and would be finalised with
government at the commencement of the contract/program.
Pilot program activity
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Liaise with Government to finalise contract, reporting requirements and timeframes
Program launch / and promotion
Recruitment, initial career advice to potential participants, parents, schools & TAFE/RTO.
Commencement of 300 school based pre-apprenticeships
Commencement of 300 unemployed youth pre-apprenticeships
Commencement of 700 school based pre-apprenticeships
Commencement of 700 un-employed youth pre-apprenticeships
Ongoing project reporting (Quarterly reporting)
Ongoing program promotion and “good news” stories
GTO Career advice and support to schools & TAFE (Target audience students, parents, school career advisors) connection with potential employers / support with apprenticeship/ job applications
Development of “multi industry” curriculum & Final project reporting
GTAV have an excellent history of working with government to complete projects on time and within budget.
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Proposed Launch and promotional activities
GTAV would work with the government and local
community stakeholders to launch the program in various
locations across Victoria, NSW and Tasmania to assist
with increasing the awareness of the program and to
acknowledge the governments support.
GTAV will also seek “good news” stories throughout the
program which may provide opportunities to re-engage with
the media and wider community to highlight the benefits and
successes of the program over the two years.
GTAV would produce a monthly media release that would be
circulated through various mediums to promote the program
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Project reporting – Evaluation of the programme
Evidence collected from participating GTOs / RTOs and reported to Department on a six monthly basis.
(GTAV will provide the reporting format in an excel spreadsheet).
GTO Name
RTO Name
School Name (if applicable)
Participant name
DOB / Age
Male / Female
Unique student id number (USI)
Geographical location/ region Postcode, State and (Metropolitan or regional)
School based or Pre- Apprenticeship
Program Stream
Engineering & Automotive
Business & Services
Building & Construction
Land & food
Start and End Dates
Status on a six monthly basis (commenced, “in training”, completed, withdrawn)
Rotations participated in
Participant Completion feedback – future direction (and Qualification)
Progress / status at 3 month point post completion of pre-apprenticeship program
Apprenticeship Traineeship Employed cont. with schooling un-employed
Project payments will be made to GTOs based on success participant progression
School Based program Payment breakdown
Pre – Apprenticeship program
$760 at 3 month mark of commencement, $700 at successful completion of pre-app and , $500 once commenced full SBAT or apprenticeship
$1800 at 3 month mark of commencement, $1000 at successful completion of pre-app and , $1000 once commenced full apprenticeship
Project reporting on equity groups
GTAV will also report on the participation of equity/ disadvantaged groups that participate in the program.
Including;
Participants with poor Workplace language, literacy and numeracy
Long Term unemployed
Indigenous
Disability
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Women in non-traditional trades
Reporting on Career information sessions provided
Location
Date
Participants
Target audience - (school students, parents, careers advisers/schools, unemployed)