School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Study a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT). Gain skills for the career you want while completing your Higher School Certificate (HSC). Combine learning with practical experience and explore your interests at TAFE NSW.

School-Based Apprenticeships

With a School-Based Apprenticeship, you train on the job, study and earn money while working towards a trade qualification.
As a school-based apprentice, you complete the first stage of your formal training during your HSC year.

School-Based Traineeships

School-Based Traineeships let you study for your HSC while training for a vocational career.

Example areas include:

• office administration
• information technology
• hospitality. 

As a school-based trainee, you complete your chosen qualification by the end of your HSC year.

There are many advantages to studying as a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship with TAFE NSW.

You will:

• earn while you learn
• gain practical industry experience, nationally recognised training and your HSC
• progress to the second year of an apprenticeship after finishing school (school-based apprentice only).
• gain at least 2 units of credit towards your HSC, with the potential for more through an industry-based learning course.
• complete a minimum of 100 days of paid work or as specified in the relevant Vocational Training Order
• generally work one day per week, as negotiated between your school, employer, parents or carers and TAFE NSW
• undertake regular formal training with TAFE NSW.

To find out more, visit the NSW Government SBAT page below.

Need help with your SBAT? Talk with your school’s careers advisor or explore TAFE NSW support services.

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