A new initiative at Eagle Vale High School officially commenced on Term 2, 2011. The Trade Training Centre of Excellence is a result of extensive consultation with our industry partners, parents, students and government agencies. We are proud of our achievement in delivering real trade-oriented education and training outcomes for our students in Certificate I in Metal and Engineering.
Skills development
We have structured our course to provide best industry standard skills development of our students from early stages of high school. Commencing from Year 7 and 8 mandatory technology metal strand, leading to Year 9 industrial technology metal and electives choice in engineering. Students then have an opportunity to further enhance their skills by enrolling in VET Certificate I in Manufacturing in Year 10, and can choose to undertake pre-apprenticeship course over 12 months in partnership with Mg My Gateway, a registered training organisation with specialisation in metal and engineering apprenticeship management.
Our middle school provides a pathway into senior school VET Certificate I in metals and engineering pathway course, whereby skills are further developed by undertaking a variety of projects in school and workplace situations. Student skills development is focused on welding and fabrication, machining, fitting/lathe work and sheet metal work.
Industry
The Trade Training Centre of Excellence also provides the opportunity for students in work readiness, pre-apprenticeship, job readiness program, tour of industrial facilities and career advice. Our students will get first interview opportunity with the employers through Mg My Gateway, one of our industry partner who co-ordinates and manages apprenticeship programs.
The Metal Skills Centre of Excellence is supported by key industry partners in Campbelltown area. They are our strategic partners linking apprenticeship programs, structured workplace, advising on skills development and training program and career advice.
Teachers
Our training program is supported by highly trained and qualified teachers who have extensive industry experiences over many years. Teachers provide guidance and facilitate personalised training and skills development. We are further supported by specialist from our industry partners who provide advice in career, technical and teaching skills development. We assure you will have a very wonderful time doing a metal skills course.
Future
We will continue to build relationship with industry and academic sector such as TAFE and universities as well as accessing support from state and Federal Government for capacity building and improving learning resources for our students.
For further enquiries contact VET Co-ordinator Mr K Budden or Head Teacher Industrial Arts Mr P Blackstone.