For employers
What is an SBAT?
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) are available to Year 10, 11, and 12 students in NSW. They enable students to earn a nationally recognised qualification alongside their Higher School Certificate (HSC) by spending one day per week at work (minimum), attending formal training at TAFE or another registered provider, and continuing their other school subjects.
Students will be required to work a a minimum of 100 - 180 days paid part time employment by December 31 of the student's HSC year. The number of days for each qualification can be sourced on the SBT or SBA pages, and are enforced by the Vocational Training Order.
What are the benefits of taking on a School Based Trainee or Apprentice?
- Access to motivated, young talent eager to learn and contribute
- Opportunity to train and develop potential future employees
- Support in meeting workforce skills needs and succession planning
- Enhanced productivity through assistance with daily tasks
- Positive contribution to the community by supporting youth education and career development
- Strengthening employer reputation as a supporter of education and training
- Minimised training costs
- Potential access to government incentives and funding
Interested in employing a school-based apprentice or trainee?
To get involved, complete this form, and the NSW Department of Education’s SBAT team will reach out to discuss how school-based apprentices or trainees can support you and your business.
Review the Helpful Links section below or SBAT FAQs page for more information.
Essential Guide - employing an apprentice or trainee in NSW.
Duty of care for apprentices and trainees - Ensuring young apprentices and trainees stay safe at work.
What is an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider?
Apprentice Connect Australia Providers are a free national service for apprentices and employers. They are experts on apprenticeships and can give you tailored advice for your situation. You can’t start an apprenticeship or hire an apprentice without an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider.
They will help handle tasks such as finalising your training contract, finding the right Registered Training Organisation and guide you to understand which incentives you could claim.
Fair Work Employing young workers best practice guide
Pay and conditions - employing an apprentice or trainee. Learn about wages, entitlements and conditions when you employ an apprentice or trainee. Check you’re meeting your legal responsibilities. Provide a safe environment for staff.
SafeWork NSW - SafeWork NSW is the work health and safety body in NSW, which regulates and investigates breaches of laws about work health and safety.