Trade Schools
The trade school initiative is another key strategy that will open up more opportunities for young people across the state.
These schools offer school based apprenticeships and have a strong focus on trade training at Certificate III level.
Trade schools will be introduced over the period 2007-2009
Five trade schools will be based in existing high schools and provided with upgraded industry-standard facilities, five (which will include locations at Wollongong and Shellharbour) will involve school -TAFE partnerships, using existing TAFE facilities.
Each trade school will specialise in one or more trade skill shortage area including automotive, construction, metal and engineering, electrotechnology and hospitality and some will also offer health care courses (including aged care work and nursing studies). Students in trade schools will be able to undertake a VET in schools course or a school based apprenticeship or traineeship while completing their HSC. Trade schools will offer students access to specialist industry-standard training facilities and equipment. Courses in trade schools will be taught by highly trained vocational teachers from schools and TAFE NSW. Students will have access to new industry support services which will place them in jobs to undertake their training. Support will also be provided for employers to help them work with schools to establish part-time employment arrangements for school based apprentices.
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships