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An Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASBA) involves the employment of a young person who is undertaking a traineeship part-time while still attending school or college and enrolled in a program leading to a senior secondary certificate.

The duration of an Australian School-based Apprenticeship is 18-24 months with a minimum on-job-training of one working day per week and a minimum of three hours off-job-training per week at an Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

ASBAs were previously known as School-based New Apprenticeships (SNAPs).

ASBA Online

Throughout 2006 work was undertaken to review the administration processes involved with ASBAs. One of the more significant changes being pursued is the movement to an on-line system for the Principal endorsement process. The system has been designed and a process of information sharing and training has being developed to ensure that everyone involved with the process is fully aware of the change and is equipped to operate with the new system once it is introduced. Details of the opportunities to learn about ASBA OnLine are available in the attached documents.

All Principals and VET Coordinators will be able to learn about the way ASBA OnLine will work through these sessions.
The whole of system trial of ASBA OnLine commenced in semester two 2007.

ASBA Online Walkthrough (559kb)
ASBA OnLine Nominated Staff Member form (doc 836kb)
ASBA OnLine Nominated Staff Member form (pdf 30kb)
Change to ASBA OnLine Nominated Staff Member form (doc 837kb)
Change to ASBA OnLine Nominated Staff Member form (pdf 27kb)

Certificate III in Electrotechnology - 2008 Pilot program

An exciting new pilot program for Australian School-based Apprentices (ASBAs) in the ACT to undertake Certificate III Electrotechnology (Systems Electrician) is operating in 2008. Prospective students will be required to undertake an aptitude test to gain entry into the program along with a selection interview. Information sessions will be held for students to learn more. For more information please download the attached fliers:

Electrotechnology School-Based Apprenticeships (pdf 304kb)
Host an Electrotechnology School-Based Apprentice (pdf 304kb)
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Resources

Certificate III in Plumbing - 2008 Program

Certificate III in Plumbing Guide (pdf 354kb)
ASBA Certificate III Plumbing pilot 2007 - explanation of training contract and industrial arrangements (46kb)

Further information:

ASBA Employers Brochure (198kb)
ASBA Student Brochure (197kb)
Australian School-based Apprenticeships 2008 Requirements(228kb)
ASBA Cross Border Arrangements (230kb)
Review of current processes and stakeholder perceptions of Australian School-based Apprenticeships (170kb)

Information concerning ASBAs - Existing workers - not counting time employed while a school student (19kb)

Contact Officer: Gem Fraser or phone (02) 6205 7711 or talk to your school/college VET/ASBA coordinator.