An ASbA offers students, 15 years of age or over, the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification by combining paid work and training as part of their education program.
An ASbA fits within a student's study program whilst at school and can count toward their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. Training is provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This may be the school, CIT or a private RTO.
Students can start an ASbA in high school, and both Accredited Package and Tertiary Package students can continue their ASbA in college.
The ASbA Guide for Schools (1.3Mb) is part of the ‘Choose your path’ series. This guide has been written to support ACT Public Schools, Transition and Careers Officers, and Career Practitioners and Coordinators in assisting school students to navigate and understand ASbAs in the ACT. The guide has been developed in consultation with a selection of High Schools and Colleges, ACT BSSS, and Skills Canberra.
The guide will be reviewed annually to ensure you have the right information about the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders (schools, students, parents, RTOs, GTOs, ANP), eligibility requirements, administrative processes and all things ASbAs, we have also included a directory of contacts for your convenience.
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service
The best place to get started to learn everything about apprenticeships and traineeships and how they can be used is the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website. Here you can read about the benefits of starting an apprenticeship or traineeship, and learn more about starting an Australian Apprenticeship while still at school.
This service provides information for people considering career options, employers looking at recruitment and those providing support and advice.
For more information visit https://www.aapathways.com.au/ or Freecall 1800 338 022.