An Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA) is an employment-based training arrangement where a Year 10, 11 or 12 student, as an apprentice, has the opportunity to combine employment with training and school. This provides students with an “Earn and Learn” pathway that offers them a head start in a chosen career. In association with KEEN Partners, Port Dalrymple School currently has 4 students involved in an ASbA in the advanced manufacturing sector within the Bell Bay area.

Our ASbA students have entered into a contract of training and undertake a VET qualification as an apprentice, while completing their secondary and senior secondary education. The ASbA pathway allows students to continue to attend school and study the Australian Curriculum and/or Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE), at the same time undertaking a nationally recognised qualification whilst in paid employment. Our boys are just beginning their journey and we will keep you updated with their progress throughout the year.