Services
CREATE Youth
Education
CREATE Youth is an alternative education program for young people aged 14 – 19 years who are no longer enrolled in a secondary college. Literacy, numeracy and selected electives from the nationally accredited Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA) are delivered in a flexible and creative manner which allows young people to successfully complete their qualification.
Other activities such as sport, art, cooking and excursions are also offered.
We offer ongoing enrolments throughout the academic year and work in conjunction with local secondary schools and other community organisations to help meet the needs of students.
Individual assistance and support is available to our students in many areas which include family and peer relationships, the legal system, education, employment and training, income security, accommodation, and recreation and health. We also offer individual and group pathway planning and transition assistance.
CREATE Youth is committed to providing young people with learning, social and personal support based on their individual needs. CREATE focuses on helping students learn social skills, prepare for future employment, and provide assistance so that they can make informed choices about further education, training or employment.
For more information please download the brochure or call (03) 9974 9600
VCAL
CREATE VCAL is for young people who are interested in gaining further education or employment.
If you have not completed Year 12 we can provide you with an intermediate VCAL certificate and Certificate III in Business. This training is based on your needs and assists you to successfully transition into further education and training or employment.
Criteria
Student selection is based on the following criteria
- 15-19 years of age
- Left school or leaving school
- Committed to completing a VCAL Intermediate Secondary School Certificate
- Prepared to undertake an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASbA) in one of the industry areas as determined by CREATE (Geelong) Inc
- Capacity to fulfil the workplace component of the program
- Literacy and Numeracy skills to successfully complete VCAL requirements
The VCAL’s flexibility enables you to undertake a study program that suits your interest and learning needs. Accredited modules and units are selected for the following four compulsory strands:
- Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Industry Specific Skills
- Work Related Skills
- Personal Development Skills
Create’s VCAL also includes a Certificate III in Business and may have the possibility of a Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASbA).
If you successfully complete you VCAL, you will receive a certificate and a Statement of Results that details the areas of study you have completed.
For further information, phone CREATE Wyndham on 9974 9600
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) enables you to gain a vocational and technical qualification while completing your school studies and give you a head start with work.
SBATs are a combination of a secondary school qualification, part time paid employment in your chosen industry and a nationally recognised qualification.
SBATs are a great career-starting option for students who are 15 years or older.
SBATs provide a number of benefits to students that include:
- the ability to be undertaken whilst completing your secondary school qualification (Year 10, VCE or VCAL)
- contributing to your enter score (please talk to your careers advisor for further details)
- valuable hands on experience
- paid employment
- a nationally recognised qualification
To become a school-based apprentice/trainee with CREATE you will need to satisfy the following:
- Be a school student in Year 10, 11 or 12
- Be sure about your goals and career plans before signing up
- Be willing to commit to the term of the apprenticeship or traineeship
- Understand that this is a “real” apprenticeship, with the same responsibilities as a full time apprenticeship
School-based apprentice/traineeships available at CREATE include;
- Building and Construction
- Hospitality
- Business
For further information, phone CREATE Wyndham on 9974 9600
