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PATHWAYS, CAREERS AND TRANSITION
At Irene McCormack Catholic College students are empowered to be lifelong learners and to take personal responsibility and engage in their own personal career development. Parents are the greatest influence on a young person’s pathway and career decisions. We wish to provide information to allow all students to find their path forward in life. The following links may help in providing resources and information to assist students and those guiding them take the next step
Contacts
Irene McCormack Catholic College offers support for students considering their future direction. In addition to each year group having an Assistant Deputy Principal and Care Group Teacher who work closely to support and guide students, the following staff in Student Services guide students in Pathways, Careers and Transitions:
Pathways and Transitions: Ms Chris Tonkin, Career Counsellor Chris.Tonkin@cewa.edu.au
VET & Workplace Learning: Mrs Helen Gray, VET/WPL Coordinator Helen.Gray@cewa.edu.au
Aboriginal Liaison Officer: Mrs Faye Farrell Faye.Farrell@cewa.edu.au
ONSITE - Workplace Learning Program (WPL)
The Workplace Learning Program (WPL)* at the College offers GENERAL students enrolled in Career and Enterprise General an opportunity to apply for the program through ONSITE, our third-party provider.
ONSITE website – online application
ONSITE is the schools’ industry based Vocational Education and Training third party partner who provide students with the opportunity to undertake industry-based work experience.
The WPL program consists of two placements per year where students attend a chosen workplace one day per week for 10 weeks to gain a greater insight into interested industries, workplaces and/or occupations.
Students work in a wide variety of chosen industries including retail, hospitality, real estate, hairdressing, IT, childcare, education, aged care, automotive, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting, agriculture, healthcare to help develop core work skills and gain greater insight into the world of work.
*Incurs subsidised levy - $580
Workplace Learning is an Authority Developed Workplace Learning Endorsed Program (ADWPL)
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/endorsed-programs
ONSITE VET Specialist Courses
ONSITE has forged partnerships with a range of training providers to enable students to gain nationally recognised qualifications across a range of areas.
All students who undertake a qualification with ONSITE will also complete a work experience component.
Courses on offer for 2022 include:
One Year Programs (Year 11 and 12)
- Certificate II in Data and Voice Communication, North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Balga (Electrical)
- Certificate II in Electronics, North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Clarkson
- Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry), North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Balga
- Certificate II in Plumbing, North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Balga
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Hairdressing), North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Balga
- Certificate II in Electronics, North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Clarkson
- Certificate II in Engineering (Metal Fabrication), North Metro TAFE RTO 52786, Clarkson
- Certificate II in Automotive (Term 4 start – Yr 11 only), South Metro TAFE RTO 52787, Carlisle
- Certificate II in Auto-Electrical, South Metro TAFE RTO 52787, Carlisle (Term 4 start – Yr 11 only)
*Incurs subsidised levy - $580
What is a USI?
The USI is a reference number made up of ten numbers and letters e.g. Z2S5A4B87T
that:
- creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia.
- will give you access to your training records and transcripts.
- If you don't have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.
How to create a USI?
- Use one form of ID e.g. Medicare card
- Store confirmation email for future reference
- Add to course selection form if participating in VET course in or out of school
