A SKILLS BASED PATHWAY TO

YOUR FUTURE IN THE TRADE

INDUSTRY

Year 10 students, it’s time for the big question, where might you be headed

after you complete Year 12?

ADVANTAGES OF THE TRADE PREPARATION PATHWAY

This skills based pathway equips students with workshop skills and broad capabilities that will adequately prepare students for an apprenticeship.

Students make valuable use of their time at school, completing courses that are highly focused on preparing them for the trade industry.

Students can complete Year 12 fully prepared and confident in their ability to cope with an apprenticeship.

Students are developing real-life skills in a realistic workplace setting, with English and Maths courses specifically developed to interconnect with the trade courses they are studying.

Within this unique setting and with the support and guidance of their teachers, their experience through CareerLink as well as continuing to develop their literacy and numeracy skills for the workforce, students will leave JSRACS confident, competent and workplace ready.

A School of the Anglican Schools Commission

John Septimus RoeAnglican Community School

A School of Christian Learners

A School of the Anglican Schools Commission

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John Septimus RoeAnglican Community School

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jsracs.wa.edu.au | 9247 2242

WHAT IS THE TRADE PREPARATION PATHWAY?

The Trade Preparation Pathway is a specialised Pathway designed to prepare students for a trade or employment in related occupations. The courses within this pathway have a significant focus on practical skills related to the trades, as well as enabling students to achieve their WACE across Year 11 and 12.

There are five General courses studied at school and a Certificate II training course in the CareerLink programme. Students will spend at least half of their time at school in the Design and Technology workshops developing their skills.

COURSES IN THEPATHWAY

LEARN IN A WORKSHOP

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE TRADE PATHWAY General Materials Design and

Technology: WoodGeneral Materials Design and Technology: MetalGeneral Engineering Studies: Mechanical

General Mathematics and General English (both taught in the context of the trade)

Workplace Learning and CareerLink with a Certificate II in a trade based training course, with the specialty area chosen by the student, such as;

• Automotive• Building and Construction• Electrotechnology• Plumbing

The focus of this pathway is on the design and manufacture of student projects.

Throughout this course students will;• develop practical and problem

solving skills, • understand the production

process,• learn to use a variety of trade

tools and machinery and • develop an appreciation for

workshop safety.

How do I become a part of the Trade Preparation Pathway?Students will be required to select the Trade Preparation Pathway programme as their first preference for Years 11 and 12, including an application for the CareerLink programme.

While there are no academic prerequisites for entry into this pathway, there is an expectation to have a high level of responsibility, respect for both staff and other students, your willingness to follow instructions and to work safely will be extremely important.

Design PortfolioThe Design Portfolios created by each student follows the design process and form an invaluable supporting document to pair with a student’s resume. The portfolio provides valuable evidence of student capabilities including research and analysis of a project, in addition to showcasing student sketches and use of CAD, production procedures, cutting and cost lists and an evaluation of the project.

A great portfolio can show a potential employee the quality of students work and their outstanding work ethic. This can give students the edge over other candidates when applying for an apprenticeship.

What will a typical week at school include?

The majority of the week students will be at School studying the General courses. On Tuesday, students will spend the day at an external training provider such as TAFE, where they will specialise in an area of interest. These areas may include Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrotechnology and Plumbing.

Though English and Mathematics are compulsory courses, both are specifically designed to relate to, and overlap with written work expectations in Metal, Wood and Engineering to provide an engaging, and holistic learning experience.

Please note, places will initially be limited to 20 students per year.