2006 Regional VET Business Plan states:

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PRESENTATION TO HUNTER MECHANICAL EMPLOYERS
NETWORK
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Hunter Trade College

• Vision
• To be a centre of excellence for the provision of
  Australian School-based Apprenticeship education
  and training
• Our Mission
• To support Industry with a skilled, work-ready
  resource of young people
• Our Cornerstones
• Respect for others at the College and Workplace
• Attendance and punctuality
• Dressed correctly at College and the workplace
• Coursework done and on time

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Hunter Trade College

• The College is designed to deliver high quality
  trade skills training while students complete
  their HSC and have the opportunity to access an
  Australian School-based Apprenticeship.
• Hunter Trade College consults with local
  employers to ensure training meets the skills
  needs of industry
• Registered as a school and RTO with accreditation
  to deliver the HSC
• Currently operating from purpose built premises
  at Maitland
• Managed as a company with a CEO and management
  team with governance by an industry based Board

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Hunter Trade College

• Our programs provide a mix of practical learning
  in the chosen trade area and three traditional
  academic courses (English, Maths Computer
  Applications)
• The College has a strong focus on students
  acquiring employability and trade skills.
• Our students begin a trade qualification course
  in an industry area where there are currently
  shortages of trained tradespeople
• Two of the four trade areas we currently deliver
  are 
• Metals Engineering - Mechanical
• Automotive

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Hunter Trade College

• Consultation on possible delivery models for
  Heavy Auto/Plant Mechanic
• Certificate III in Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Road
  Transport or Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment)
• Certificate III in Engineering-Mechanical
• Which pathway meets employers needs best? (See
  Handout)

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COLLEGE CURRICULUM

• Students engage in substantial amounts of
  workplace learning through their participation in
  work trials and Australian School-based
  Apprenticeships.
• Workplace learning is scheduled for each
  Wednesday during College attendance weeks and
  negotiated block placement throughout the year. 
• This maximises the opportunity for workplace
  learning.

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Australian School-based Apprenticeship (AS-bA)
Information
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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

• The college offers employers the opportunity to
  take on an Australian School-based Apprentice.
• While there is no age limit on students
  undertaking an AS-bA, they must be enrolled as a
  full-time student at the college.
• Most AS-bAs will commence during Year 11

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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

• AS-bAs are for 2 years part-time, then 3 years
  full-time with an employer to complete the
  apprenticeship
• Employers sign a five year training contract
  arrangement approved by NSW Department of
  Education Training (DET) in accordance with the
  relevant Vocational Training Order (VTO)
• The usual 3 month probation period applies, with
  an extension to 6 months available if required
• Students must complete a minimum of 100 days of
  paid work in the workplace prior to the Dec 31st
  of the HSC year (See handout of AUR05
  Competencies)

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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

• The Benefits on an AS-bA are
• Helps employers fill potential skills gaps
• The HTC provides over 600 hours of Off the Job
  training in modern, industry standard workshops.
• The HTC uses trades persons with a teaching
  qualification to deliver the 600 hours of face
  to face training
• Qualifications are nationally recognised (AUR05
  Training Package)
• Attractive Employer incentives are available when
  employing an AS-bA
• Data shows that students with a senior secondary
  certificate (HSC) have a greater apprenticeship
  completion rate (63) compared to Year 10 leavers
  (51)
• Source National Centre for Vocational Education
  Research - 2007

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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

• Employer Incentives
• Payroll Tax Exemptions for Apprentices
• Commonwealth incentives Commencement Incentive
  1500 additional 750 for an AS-bA Completion
  Incentive 2,500 Plus an additional 750 when
  the AS-bA completes Yr 12 (Total 5,500)
• Workers Compensation rebates for Apprentices
  apply to School-based Apprentices

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Hunter Trade College
Cnr Mt Dee Road Junction Street, Telarah PO
Box 254 Maitland NSW 2320 Phone [phone]
www.htc.nsw.edu.au