School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Educational Pathways Program for MSF30322 – Certificate III Cabinet Making (Kitchens & Bathrooms)
Discover the value of bringing an apprentice or trainee into your business with the SBAT program. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to invest in your team’s future and have the training costs covered by the NSW Government.
The program allows students to combine paid part-time work and formal study toward a nationally recognised qualification while at school, which then transitions into a full-time second-year apprenticeship once schooling is complete.
Employers benefit from the business contribution of the SBAT during the training period plus securing future skills needed for the business.
Financial Incentives For Employers
This qualification has been identified as a priority trade with various financial incentives available for employers who take on SBAT staff. This is a part-time apprenticeship so the incentive is half the usual incentive for employers.
How it Works
Students in years 10 and 11 commence a part-time apprenticeship with a specified number of days of paid employment (minimum requirement 100 days). Days must be completed before the end of the HSC year.
The employer commits to employing and training the apprentice/trainee for the duration of the training contract. Support for both employer and apprentice/ trainee is provided via ACFA’s trainers and the SBAT Engagement Officer at the school. Once complete, the student transitions into a fulltime, second-year apprentice.
How to Enrol
Enrolment is through the school with all parties present including the student, school representative, RTO representative, employer and apprenticeship centre representative. Once enrolled, an induction is carried out with the RTO representative.
FAQs
How often are the apprentices/trainees on site? One or two days per week (upon agreement from all parties) at the place of employment for a total of 100 days over two years. School holidays can be utilised to increase the number of days completed. The 100 days must be completed prior to the end of the HSC year.
When does the student complete their online theory training? All theory-based modules are completed during school hours as part of the student’s VET training. The students complete weekly logbooks to record work activities which must be signed off by their supervisor.
How often is the student visited on site by the trainers? An ACFA workplace training visit is conducted once every eight weeks (minimum) by a qualified trainer/assessor.
How many units of competency will apprentices/trainees complete in two years? Students are allocated one unit of competency to be completed every two months, equivalent to a first-year full-time apprentice.
What happens if the student decides to leave school to take up a full-time apprenticeship? The student applies for a variation to change from SBAT part-time to a full-time apprenticeship.
What happens if student leaves SBAT prior to completing the program? The student will receive a Statement of Attainment which can be used to apply for credit transfers if they choose to return to a cabinet making qualification at a later date.
Essential Information for Employers
The SBAT becomes a paid part-time employee under the Timber Industry Award 2020.
SBAT Students are to work a minimum 7.5 hours per week. Shifts can be split on weekends or hours increased during school holidays.
Completion of SBAT Stage 1 is deemed to be equivalent to the first year of a “regular” apprenticeship/traineeship. Providing the student has successfully completed the requirements of the training program, the student then transitions into their second year of a cabinet making apprenticeship as a fulltime apprentice for the remaining contract period. A variation is applied to the contract to reflect this change from part-time to full-time.
Student probation periods apply as per normal workplace policies.
Full support for the SBAT and the employer is provided by ACFA’s trainers/assessors.
This opportunity provides the employer with additional resources immediately while also securing future skills for the business.
ACFA Training
RTO: 90432
