Workplace learning is offered at Frederick Irwin with the aim of preparing students for successful TAFE entry or careers related to Apprenticeship and Traineeship qualifications.
Students can work towards their WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) by completing a nationally recognised VET qualification along with their school courses and an endorsed programme, Workplace Learning (ADWPL).
Frederick Irwin students can complete certificates at school or offsite through TAFE or other reputable RTO’s (Registered Training Organisations). Some of these offsite courses are funded by government and others are on a fee for service arrangement.
A list of Certificate courses offered on campus and the relevant RTO are listed below. Offsite course information is available from the VET Office. Certificate information for onsite and offsite courses can be found by clicking the General and VET button below.
All on campus Certificate courses run for two years, except the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, which is a one year course.
Workplace Learning (ADWPL)
ADWPL is an endorsed program which can contribute credits to a student’s WACE.
Students undertaking an Enterprise pathway are encouraged to secure a work placement to enhance apprenticeship opportunities and further their skill set. This is to be undertaken through InstepWest. Students can utilise one day per week or exam periods to undertake a placement.
Students are required to register with InstepWest, attend an interview and if successful complete Worksafe Smartmove certificates and a White Card. There is a fee payable by Guardians to InstepWest. This is charged to the school Term Account.
Students undertaking a Pre-apprenticeship certificate offsite will be required to complete compulsory work placement. This is organised by the student and parents and facilitated by the relevant RTO.
Other students may be required to complete compulsory work placement as part of their offsite certificate studies eg. Building & Construction, School Based Education Support. These students will be required to apply to InstepWest to undertake this placement.
Please contact the VET Advisor, vet@fias.wa.edu.au or call (08) 9537 0000.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
All Upper School students studying a General, Certificate or ATAR course are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A USI gives you access to your online USI Account which will help keep all your learning and training records together.
To create a USI:
- Go to the USI website (www.usi.gov.au)
- Follow the steps on how to create a USI
- Once created, login to the USI account and email your USI to vet@fias.wa.edu.au
- If studying a VET course give the RTO permission to view and update your details
- Store your USI number in a secure place
- Contact and advise VET@fias.wa.edu.au of your USI Number.
If you have any questions regarding these processes, or Courses, please contact VET Advisor, vet@fias.wa.edu.au or call (08) 9537 0000.