School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships with TAFE NSW

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) allow senior high school students to commence an apprenticeship or traineeship while at school. SBATs are available to all Year 10, 11 and 12 high school students in NSW.

A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship combines paid work, training and school; and as well as an industry recognised national qualification you will gain credit towards the HSC. Typically, a school-based apprentice undertakes a two-year HSC program, which will result in the apprentice completing the first year of their trade qualification. After completing the HSC, the apprentice will have between 2 and 3 years of full-time employment as an apprentice, depending on the qualification. This pattern may be varied for students who undertake their HSC over a period of more than two years.

Some apprenticeships and traineeships can contribute towards the ATAR.