Student Support

2009 Year 11 Coordinator

Ms Jacqui Green (K Staff)

2009 Year 12 Coordinator

Ms Larraine Biggs (D Staff)

Once admitted into the leadership pool, students have an important role to fulfil. They must be positive role models and they must complete a log of leadership activities demonstrating their continued commitment to the school. Any student who does not continue to demonstrate leadership and fulfil all obligations will not retain the position.

Leadership is a privilege, not a right, and as such it must be earned.

Which options suit you? www.year12whatnext.gov.au (Excellent website to explore!)

You may be planning to go through university. But if you don't, what about -

Apprenticeship or Traineeship?

• Apprenticeships and traineeships provide a combination of employment and structured training. An apprentice or trainee is contracted to an employer for a nominal period of time, enabling them to successfully gain competence in a trade (apprenticeship) or vocational area (traineeship).

• Apprenticeships are generally long term contracts of 3 to 4 years in trade areas, such as automotive, hair dressing and electrical.

• Traineeships are shorter term contracts of 6 to 12 months and encompass training in vocational skills in areas including business, community service, hospitality and tourism.

• Either way, you get PAID while you're training.

In addition to their six chosen subjects, all students in Years 11 and 12 participate in the Senior Studies Program. This program aims to provide students with:

• further skills and abilities to help them effectively function in society and to gain employment
• a degree of choice
• sufficient preparation time for various activities with the senior school.

The program consists of a series of units, ranging from five to ten weeks long, depending on the term. Each unit offers a range of electives, mostly as non-sport activities.

Electives offered in the past have included:

Dance, drama, bricklaying, raffia hat-making, first aid, driver education, basic car maintenance, furniture restoration, landscape gardening, film appreciation, paper making, glass painting, decoupage, quilting, photography, rod making, sketching, candle-making, peer support, mediation.

Some time from this subject is devoted to programs designed to assist the students to prepare for specific events and activities. These preparation programs are compulsory for the students involved in each of the events/activities. These include:

• Certificate 1 in Work Education

• Year 11 and Year 12 leadership camps

• Qld Core Skills Test (QCS)

• Qld Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) applications

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

How could I benefit from a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship?

• I can gain an industry recognised certificate as well as a QLD Certificate of Education and possibly an Overall Position for Tertiary Entrance.
• I will receive training with a registered training organisation.
• I will be able to move more easily from school life into work.
• I will have a head start in the job market.
• I will gain first hand experience in the industry.
• I will be paid for the time I spend at work.
• I can use my vocational qualification to get into tertiary education later, such as diploma courses.

What do I do if I'm interested in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship?

• Find out what school-based apprenticeships and traineeships there are to choose from. There are many new ones!
• Talk to people working in different jobs. Find out what skills they use and where they work.
• Talk with people in your school who can help with advice, such as the Vocational Education Coordinator, or Guidance Counsellor.
• Get experience in the areas you are interested in through volunteer, part time or holiday jobs or through work experience or structured work placement.

Things for you to think about if you want a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.

• You can still achieve an OP while doing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.
• A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship requires a training agreement to be signed. This contract commits you and your employer to the apprenticeship or traineeship.
• It is important that you are very sure about your goals and career plans before signing up.
• Select subjects that will help you with your traineeship or apprenticeship or that you need for further study after school.
• Sometimes the work involved will require you to get to different job sites.
• Transport to work and/or to training in and out of school hours may be an added cost.

When and How can I apply?

You can apply through the school until July of Year 12. At Proserpine SHS, contact Ms Jolley at the WSILS office or Mr Haig at E Block staffroom.

If you start early in Year 11, you may complete a school-based traineeship by the end of year 12. However, if you have not finished by the end of year 12, you must continue with your traineeship or apprenticeship until it is completed.

For further information on these services, visit: www.pa.ash.org.au/wsils