Traineeships and Apprenticeships

School-Based Traineeships (SBT’s) and School-Based Apprenticeships (SBA’s) can be organised through the school or independently and are available through a range of organisations, including the public service, private companies, not-for-profit organisations, fast food organisations (e.g., McDonald’s, Hungry Jacks, KFC), and many others. For an SBT to contribute towards WACE outcomes, it must be registered with and approved by the school upon the commencement of the course. Entry is highly competitive and requires a separate application and interview process. Successful students will gain a VET qualification and will receive a training wage whilst completing their traineeship or apprenticeship. Students can begin a traineeship during year 10. Traineeship durations vary from qualification to qualifications but is expected to be at least 18 months.

For further information, contact the school’s Pathways and Transitions Coordinator, Naomi Bunch, at (08) 6274 0368 or email Naomi Bunch.

Careers and Vocational Education Centre

Career education at Governor Stirling is an integral part of learning from junior through middle and senior school. The introduction of Career competencies in the curriculum is minor in early secondary schooling years, however, career education becomes emphasised as students develop and consider career prospects as they approach their final years at school. In Years Ten, Eleven and Twelve, the emphasis on subject/course selection and post school options becomes more evident. Students are provided with a vast array of resources, assisting students to explore and prepare for the world beyond school. In addition, one-on-one career advice is available to students, and parents and guardians are indeed welcome to meet with the Career and Transitions advisor to discuss any aspect of the school programme provided by Governor Stirling SHS and/or post-school options.

Career Education and Advice

Career education at Governor Stirling is an integral part of learning from Junior through the Middle and Senior Schools. The introduction of Career competencies in the curriculum is minor in early secondary schooling years, however, career education becomes emphasised as students develop and consider career prospects as they approach their final years at school. In Years Ten, Eleven and Twelve the emphasis on subject/course selection and post school options becomes more evident. Students are provided with a vast array of resources assisting students to explore and prepare for the world beyond school. In addition, one on one career advice is available to Students and Parents/Guardians are indeed welcome to meet with the Career and Transitions advisor to discuss any aspect of the school programme provided by the Governor Stirling and/or post school options.

Try a Trade

Try a Trade is offered at no cost to students because it is fully funded and supported by Construction Training Fund.

Deciding what to do after school can be a difficult decision and some students aren’t aware of all the options available to them.  Try A Trade event provides Year 9 & 10 students with an opportunity to ‘have a go’ at various skill and trade occupations. The activities are entertaining, informative, and offer interested students access to some of the basic skills involved in the trades.

The Try a Trade event seeks to:

• Motivate students and others through a fun, hands-on experience.
• Share current and honest information about future career choices.
• Encourage participants to appreciate that skill education and training offer real choices for the future.

Allow students to meet and talk with trade professionals, apprentices, VET teachers, trainers, lecturers and local industry people. The event is held over three days and participants must attend all sessions, as the idea is to try each trade.  All sessions are free. Eye and ear protection is provided; however, students must wear closed in shoes (steel cap boots if possible), long pants and a long sleeve shirt.