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LAREMONT College kind in a senior secondary col- provides a rich learning lege in the South of the state. Cenvironment, giving stu- The college is also proud of dents opportunities to gain its Certificate I in Defence qualifications in areas that Force Cadets program, which have demand for young people is the only one in Tasmania. as future employees. This program has a long With the potential to history of working with Hob- undertake VET courses along- art-based Australian Defence side an extensive range of Force personnel to educate TASC subjects, students are students about the skills re- able to find the best pathway to quired for a full-time defence employment and further study force career. These skills are while studying in a dynamic, transferable to a career in engaging and supportive emergency services. learning community. Each student enrolling at The college’s 2017 musical Claremont College works indi- Return to the Forbidden Planet vidually with a specialised provided opportunities for stu- course counsellor. dents as actors, dancers and Students are able to select musicians, but also for many of STAGE CRAFT: Claremont College’s production of Return to the Forbidden Planet was a collaborative effort from students. VET programs that they can the VET courses in the college study together with pre-ter- to be involved. for a real-life project for a com- the Certificate II in Salon As- make-up was applied by the served to a very appreciative tiary and TASC Level 2 cours- Students in the VET Certifi- munity event. sistant (Hairdressing) students, Certificate II in Retail Cosmet- audience. es, in order to broaden their cate II in Construction course Students had to work to who researched ideas and creat- ics to ensure this show was a There is a range of VET opportunities for future em- undertook the challenge of deadlines and were responsible ed hair designs for each charac- spectacular intergalactic ex- programs at the college. ployment and further edu- building a substantial set. for building the set in sections ter on stage. Before each perience each evening. The Electrotechnology pro- cation and training. This gave them not only the to transport to the theatre, performance a group of stu- Certificate II in Hospitality gram, for students interested in The college ensures they skills needed to construct the where they assembled it for the dents recreated the styles before students catered for the open- careers in the electrical, elec- have highly qualified and mo- multi-level set, but the experi- performance season. the performers went on stage. ing night function with an tronics or telecommunications tivated expert teachers on staff ence of working with a client Also integral to the show was Some futuristic and clever array of delicious canapes trades, is the only one of its to allow this to occur. Sea clearly ... and safely

HE largest registered training This effective and uniquely Torganisation delivering to Tasmanian arrangement sees the Tasmania’s huge seafood industry, Department of State Growth, Hobart-based Seafood Training through Skills Tasmania, agree to DO YOU WANT TO WORK ON WATER? Tasmania (STT) recently celebrated fund multiple qualifications its 30th birthday. identified by the industry as a The industries preferred provider As the industry-preferred priority for a three-year period. Seafood and Maritime Training (STT) provider of seafood and maritime “This significant pledge has training across Tasmania, STT works greatly improved the capacity for offer qualifi cations in collaboratively with the Tasmanian STT to concentrate on delivering Seafood Industry Council (TSIC), high training outcomes for the Maritime Operations including which is the peak body representing industry,’’ TSIC chief executive Coxswain, Master <24m and MED3, Tasmanian marine farmers, Julian Harrington said. processors and wild-catch fishers. STT was established in 1986 as SAFETY FIRST: A Seafood Training Tasmania course. Seafood Processing, Aquaculture Together they collect and collate the Fishing Industry Training Board, and other courses you may need workforce development information to provide intelligence to all levels of from marine police and scientists to STT’s record in delivering quality to help ensure the industries’ training government about the training needs fish farm hands. training has been formally to work on water needs are not only met, but tailored of the various industry sectors. “STT offers qualifications from the recognised with a number of to the various sectors’ needs. STT’s scope has since expanded Seafood Industry and Maritime Australian Training Awards, More information on the qualifi cations and The STT and TSIC protocol for to 17 nationally recognised Training Packages, ranging from including Australian Small Training courses available can be found at developing industry workforce qualifications, with more than 700 Certificate I to diploma level, covering Provider of the Year in 2014, as well www.seafoodtrainingtas.com.au development plans has led to the students annually. everything from aquaculture [finfish as a number of Tasmanian Seafood or contact our offi ce on (03) 6286 0400 conception and implementation of With a unique insight into the and shellfish], fishing [wild catch], Industry Council awards. the Seafood Training Pledge, which industry, it is estimated that STT has seafood processing, and maritime For more information phone Provider no: 7074. This training is subsidised by 'The Department of State Growth, Tasmania.' has just been renewed for the qualified more than 10,000 operations,” STT chief executive Rory 6286 0408 or email second time. students over the past 30 years, Byrne said. [email protected]

Claremont College VET Programs 2018 Step into your future Start your career pathway by enrolling in a vocational program in our industry standard facilities with expert teachers. AUR10116 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation DEF10112 Certificate I in Defence Force Cadets SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations BSB20115 Certificate II in Business FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (SoA) Short Courses: (focus on Children’s Services) SHB20116 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics Prepare and serve espresso coffee CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Hairdressing) (focus on Aged Care and Disability) First Aid SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways SIT20116 Certificate II in Tourism Gaming Machine Attendant For further information contact Sally on 6249 6894 or email [email protected] The T asmanian Secondary Colleges RTO, code 60100, is the registered training organisation for these qualifications.

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HE Southern Tasmanian tical industry-focused training Catholic Colleges Train- while at school, through na- Ting Centre at Guilford tionally accredited training Young College has been an- courses with industry-stan- nounced as one of three final- dard workplace classrooms on ists in the School Pathways to both campuses. VET Award at the Australian Each course enables further Training Awards in Canberra training, as well as employ- in November. ment possibilities. This direct-entry award rec- Year 12 student Rebekah KIDDING AROUND: Guilford Young College's Rebekah Smith, second from left, is on a pathway into the child care sector. ognises an organisation or Smith is studying Certificate partnership that has delivered III in Early Childhood Edu- will be announced on Septem- based apprenticeship with the which to choose, including Ag- helped students develop work- excellent education and train- cation and Care at the Glen- ber 1. travel company this year, and rifood Operations, Horticul- related skills underpinned by a ing programs to secondary orchy Campus. As part of her Year 12 student Chelsea is a finalist in the School-based ture, Automotive, Business, knowledge of the relevant in- school students. course, she spends one day a Jones began her VET pathway Apprenticeship/Traineeship Early Childhood and Care, dustry. As a registered training or- week working at a Glenorchy in Year 10 when she studied Award at the upcoming state Construction Individual Sup- “Such qualifications are rec- ganisation, Guilford Young child care centre. Certificate I in Hospitality at St awards. port, Engineering Pathways, ognised by training authorities, College oversees the VET This has led to casual em- Aloysius Catholic College, Among her courses this Hospitality, Kitchen Prepara- governments and employers pathways for students in a ployment while still at school, Huntingfield. year she is studying Certificate tions, Tourism and Sports Australia-wide,’’ Mr Deayton number of southern Tasmani- and the offer of more regular Last year, in Year 11 at GYC, III in Tourism with TasTAFE, Coaching. said. “It is a sound beginning to an Catholic colleges from Year work after graduation. she studied Certificate II in and Certificate II in Business at Other courses may also be an industry-based career, or 9 to Year 12. Rebekah is also a finalist in Tourism. GYC. available depending on demand for some students the develop- Guilford Young College of- the VET Student of the Year From a 2016 work place- Students coming to Guil- and access to other providers. ment of useful, hands-on skills fers a variety of VET courses, Award in the Tasmanian ment with Travel with a Cause, ford Young College next year GYC principal Craig Deay- are beneficial for whatever fu- which engage students in prac- Trade Training Awards, which Chelsea has secured a school- have 15 VET courses from ton said excellent teachers ture they pursue.” Business is really booming OBART College is brimming of Tasmania and the Hwith business opportunities for Tasmanian Chamber of students. Commerce and Industry. In 2014, the college introduced The VET Certificate II in a Catholic coco-educational educational senior secondary college a Certificate II in Business to the Business class also attends Vocational Education Training workshops held by TasTAFE, course selection. UTAS and the Certified During this course, students Practising Accountants. This study 12 units from the Certificate II ensures each student has a in Business, which is a nationally thorough knowledge of the AUSTRALIAN FINALIST recognised VET qualification. business industry, TRAINING Complementing this course is professional networks and SCHOOL PATHWAYS TO VET AWARD the TASC subject Essential Skills: enables them to further AWARDS www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au Using Computers and the Internet. develop future pathways 2017 Since its inception, VET Business when they leave college. HAPPY: Hobart College student II classes at Hobart College have Students also have the the winner will be announced in November been highly successful. Alexsia Skalkos during work chance every year to develop From a combined total of 55 placement in reception at the entrepreneurial flair by students, 52 have gained their Hobart Magistrates Court. researching then Certificate II in Business. In addition, implementing a small business Join us in 2018 15 of those students who gained meaningful work placement initiative. Based on their class their Certificate II went on to opportunities. The first work research, students plan and excellence across all pathways complete a Certificate III traineeship. placement is for five days in Term implement a college-based business Two students from these 2, and the second for nine days that they run in Terms 3 and 4. CONTACT US TODAY: successful classes have also won over three weeks in Term 3. This initiative is a student-driven the Tasmanian Qualifications Students go to a different business that allows them to enrolment enquiries: Bernadette Pogorzelski, 6238 4312, Authority, and the Office of workplace for each of these. Some research business ideas, assess or [email protected] Tasmanian Assessment, Standards of the workplaces students went to market segments, design a business STCCTTC enquiries: Penny Driessen, 0407 080 484, or and Certification awards for included the Supreme and plan, market, implement and run [email protected] outstanding Tasmanian VET Magistrates courts, Tassal, local and evaluate their business. Business Student of the year in councils, state government Enrolments for the 2018 course book a tour of our campuses visit our trade training centre both 2014 and 2016. departments including State are now open. For more details further information: www.gyc.tas.edu.au A key focus of this course is to Growth, Education, DPIPWE, contact Hobart College on engage students with industry Justice and Health and Human 6220 3133 or email hobart.college GUILFORD YOUNG COLLEGE: LEARNING FOR LIFE partnerships by participating in two Services, Stornoway, the University @education.tas.gov.au

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Hobart College, Mount Nelson

Courses offered in 2018 include: Automotive, Business, Children’s Services, Nursing, Music, Tourism, Hospitality, Kitchen Operations, Construction, Sport & Recreation, Work Skills, Hairdressing, Creative Industries, Information Technology and Outdoor Recreation

Tasmanian Secondary Colleges Phone 6220 3133 or email [email protected] RTO Code 60100 for information regarding VET enrolments for 2018

V1 - MERE01Z01MA 66 ‒ SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK A practical eye on the future HE Hutchins School offers a part-time work if they continue to An example of this is a current stu- varied program of career-fo- study, or full-time employment in dent who is completing his Certificate Tcused courses, designed to help their chosen area of interest in the II in Animal Studies. This student at- boys develop the tools and life skills workforce. tends two full days studying off-cam- they need to effectively plan and im- Our courses are delivered using pus at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, plement their successful transition to registered training organisations. which has enabled him to study an life after Hutchins, whether that be To ensure continued engagement external program while still remain- further study, travel or employment with their school studies, our students ing a valued member of the school and training. are provided with online access to all community. Vocational Education and Train- subject information, and are able to Eventually he would like to transi- ing (VET) at Hutchins offers boys the submit assessments via this platform. tion into veterinary studies, but in the opportunity to obtain nationally rec- The provision of VET offerings at meantime he will complete his Cer- ognised qualifications while contribu- Hutchins will continue to expand to tificate III in Animal Studies next ting towards each boy’s Tasmanian Year 10, which will ensure that boys year, while also completing his aca- Certificate of Education. are linked to the pathway suitable for demic studies, providing him with op- VET courses provide practical ex- them in Years 10, 11 and 12. We offer a tions to a dual pathway for the future. perience, from hands-on work, work- unique program that personalises With these types of opportunities place familiarity, improved inter- SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Hutchins School students are obviously boys’ vocational opportunities. In- available, Hutchins is providing VET personal skills and increased employ- enjoying themselves as they take part in a hospitality course. stead of looking at what VET courses and academic studies as a dual choice ment prospects. are on offer, we identify what our stu- for all of our students. The breadth of opportunity avail- portunities and pathways that enable with improved educational outcomes. dents are interested in and then seek — Mrs Linda Bonnitcha able to students through VET courses a much more personalised approach Boys are provided with practical opportunities externally to meet the Careers Counsellor provides significantly expanded op- to each student’s studies, together experience to prepare them for either needs of that student. The Hutchins School

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL BUILDING GOOD MEN Giving kids a sporting chance

Providing opportunities Vocational Education OARSOME OFFERING: Rosny College offers a popular VET course in Sport and Recreation. for young men in the field and Training OSNY College has an excellent students with access to further managers, pool operators and Rreputation for the delivery of study and a range of specific lifeguards, and retail staff. of tourism and hospitality high-quality Vocational and qualifications for employment. Over the years many students to support Tasmania’s We offer real life practical experience Education Training (VET) programs Students develop confidence to have gained employment as a direct through engagement with industry, work where students are able to combine lead activities and groups both result of their work experience as tourism future. industry-focused training with within the college and the local part of the Sport and Recreation placements and professional mentoring. additional TASC subjects to develop community, with many organisations course. Often previous VET students skills for future employment and using the services of the VET become the trainers of our new career opportunities. recreation students to help run recruits. Next year, Rosny College, in events such a sports carnivals, gala There have been many highlights association with the teggana days, expos and special proceedings. for students in the program, such as For more information on VET courses offered at Collective, is offering a diverse range Students are provided with winning state Vocational Student of The Hutchins School please contact our of VET programs. opportunities to experience work in the Year awards; working alongside Certificate II in Sport and many facets of the recreation their sporting heroes in AFL and Careers Counsellor Mrs Linda Bonnitcha on 6221 4271 Recreation is one of many long- industry, including physical cricket national teams; being or [email protected] running VET courses to choose from education and swimming teachers, successful candidates in special at Rosny College. The course equips personal trainers and fitness recruit training programs run by Tas THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay students with knowledge and skills instructors, sports development Police; conducting an Amazing Race to enable them to enter the officers and sports administrators, for an interstate conference and www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/careers workforce in a range of positions in coaches and sports trainers, hosting annual college volleyball different areas, as well as helping recreation officers and facility competitions.

Rosny College Vocational Educational and Training Programs 2018 Applications for enrolment into Vocational Educational and Training Programs (VET) for 2018 are open now. VET programs enable students to begin their industry training in year 11 and 12 at Rosny College or through associated schools in the teggana Collective. For more information visit: www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au or contact the Rosny College VET offi ce on 6244 9295 The Tasmanian Secondary Colleges RTO, code 60100, is the registered training organisation for these qualifi cations

Telephone: (03) 6244 9200 Email: [email protected] Rosny College: 20 Bastick Street Rosny 7018 Website: http://www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/

MERE01Z01MA - V1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 ‒ 67 NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK A valuable lesson in career planning

DESIRE to change careers be- vocational education and training fore he turned 30 led Jordan Lil- (VET) sector. Aley from primary school teacher A report released in May, Percep- to plumbing apprentice. tions Are Not Reality: myths, realities After five years as a physical edu- and the critical role of vocational education and primary school teacher, cation and training in Australia, found Jordan decided he wanted a career that Australia’s VET sector produces change before his milestone birthday. highly skilled graduates, with re- “I started renovating and I enjoyed muneration and employment out- it a lot and decided I wanted to do comes comparable to those of HANDS-ON: Elizabeth College student Jordan Kerslake is just one something more hands-on and get university graduates. of many students gaining skills in Certificate 2 in Automotive. into a registered trade,’’ Jordan said. Other key findings in the report in- “Plumbing appealed to me because clude that VET graduates have a of the variety it offers. It’s a big life- higher employment rate than under- On the road to success style change, but I enjoy it.” graduates. More than 78 per cent of Jordan, 27, is a second-year ap- graduates are employed after train- LIZABETH College student Jordan automotive, mechanical and electrical. prentice at Kingston-based business ing, while 69 per cent of bachelor de- EKerslake is just one of many students They learn body panel-beating, spray Overeem Gas and Plumbing and is CHANGE: Former school teacher gree graduates are employed. gaining skills in Certificate 2 in painting and engine reconditioning. completing his apprentice training at Jordan Lilley is now an apprentice VET graduates earn wages com- Automotive — skills that prepare him for Automotive is one of many TasTAFE. plumber with Overeem Gas and parable to, if not exceeding, those of future employment in the area. Vocational Education Training courses He has clearly found a vocation Plumbing. Picture: MATT THOMPSON university graduates. The median The course allows students hands-on offered at Elizabeth College. Students that he has a talent for, being recog- full-time income for a VET graduate experience with vehicles in an industry- can also gain certificates in Tourism, nised this year with a $3000 Rheem as a teacher and retraining as a ma- is $56,000, while a median graduate standard workshop. Hospitality, Business, Children’s With more than 18 million cars on Services, Construction and Retail Apprentice Plumber’s Grant. ture-age apprentice. salary for students completing a the road in Australia, Jordan is Cosmetics. Jordan was one of only 10 appren- “The industry will benefit greatly Bachelor’s degree is $54,000. optimistic he will find employment. All VET teachers at the college are tices from around Australia to receive from such a high-calibre individual The VET sector provides training “We do some brilliant stuff,” Jordan highly qualified, and they regularly a grant. like Jordan,” Mrs Overeem said. courses for nine out of 10 occupations says. “I really feel like this course will update their own skills by spending time The grants are designed to invest Jordan is keen to give his new- predicted to have the greatest growth open up a career as a mechanic, and I’m out in the industry. in the plumbing industry’s skills fu- found trade his all, and would one day over the next five years. loving it.” Students learn skills that prepare ture, and provide some financial sup- like to have his own business or com- To find out more about how Tas Students develop their skills and them for careers within Tasmania and port to worthy apprentices. bine his teaching and plumbing skill -TAFE can help you get the training knowledge across a range of all over the world. It’s no wonder that Jordan’s employer, Andrea Over- sets to educate apprentices. you need for your dream VET career, automotive sectors, including Jordan is feeling good about his future. eem, said Jordan had taken a huge Jordan’s story is just one example you can visit www.tastafe.tas.edu.au step in leaving a successful profession of the opportunities that exist in the or phone 1300 655 307.

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Gain a nationally recognised vocational certificate and work towards your Tasmanian Certificate of Education. Our industry qualified teachers are here to help. Preliminary enrolment for all schools Tuesday 12 September 4–6 pm. www.elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au

TasTAFE INFO WEEK 20-24 November 2017

Save the date for TasTAFE’s November Info Week and ﬁnd out about a range of courses beginning in 2018. For more information about TasTAFE courses contact us on 1300 655 307 or visit www.tastafe.tas.edu.au. More details about our November Info Week coming soon! Get the skills you need for the job you want.

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