Age 14
Student A
Student B
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Was earning pocket money running his own lawn mowing business on Saturdays.
FINANCIAL BENEFIT
Earning an per hour rate
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Articulation into Certificate III Horticulture AHC30716
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Kept mowing lawns on Saturdays.
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Enrolled in in a school based apprenticeship in Horticulture. (Undertake a minimum of 100 days (760 hours) in paid employment.
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For two years you go to school three days a week, you’re paid work the fourth day, and on the fifth, you’re learning your VET trade)
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Mark also chose to add a Certificate III in Financial Services to his HSC mix
TECHNICAL BENEFIT
• How to write a quote and read a quote.
• Technical skills in planting and cultivating trees.
• Laying and establishing turf.
• Operating basic machinery.
• Maintaining irrigation and drainage systems.
• Installing water features.
• Inspecting park facilities.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS BENEFIT
• Occupational Health and Safety Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Cooperation
• Organisation
FINANCIAL BENEFIT
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Earning an per hour rate. Apprentices and trainees get basic employment entitlements such as sick leave, overtime rates, and superannuation as outlined in their award.
QUALIFICATION BENEFIT
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Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20416 in AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conversation and Land Management Training Package.
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AGE 18
Articulation into Certificate III in Horticulture
AGE 16-17
Enrolled in a School Based Apprenticeship
AGE 14-15
Started moving lawns
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AGE 19
Completion of Certificate III Horticulture
STUDENT B
STUDENT A
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Student A
Student B
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STUDENT A
No SBAT Pathway
STUDENT B
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Student B is based on 2017 NSW Training Awards School-Based Apprentice of the Year, Mark Doughty.
Age 14:
AGE 14 - 15
Student B: Age 14 - 15
Was earning pocket money running his own lawn mowing business on Saturdays.
BENEFIT: Earning an hourly rate
Student A: Age 14 - 15
Was earning pocket money running his own lawn mowing business on Saturdays.
BENEFIT: Earning an hourly rate
AGE 16- 18
Student A: Age 16 - 18
Continued mowing lawns on Saturdays.
Student B: Age 16 - 18
Continued mowing lawns on Saturdays.
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Enrolled in in a school based apprenticeship in Horticulture. (Undertake a minimum of 100 days (760 hours) in paid employment.
For two years you go to school three days a week, you’re paid work the fourth day, and on the fifth, you’re learning your VET trade)
Student B also chose to add a Certificate III in Financial Services to his HSC mix
AGE 16- 18
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BENEFIT: FINANCIAL GAINS
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Earning an per hour rate.
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Apprentices and trainees get basic employment entitlements such as sick leave, overtime rates, and superannuation as outlined in their award.
AGE 16 - 18
X
BENEFIT: TECHNICAL SKILLS GAINED
• How to write a quote and read a quote.
• Technical skills in planting and cultivating trees.
• Laying and establishing turf.
• Operating basic machinery.
• Maintaining irrigation and drainage systems.
• Installing water features.
• Inspecting park facilities.
AGE 18
Student B: Age 18
Articulation into Certificate III Horticulture AHC30716
Student A: Age 18
Continued mowing lawns on Saturdays.