Indigenous School Based Trainees

Indigenous School Based Trainees - Apply Now! Limited places available!

Sea World Resort and Warner Village Theme Parks (based at Sea World) are recruiting 30 Indigenous students to undertake a school based traineeship in Hospitality commencing in 2008.

Eligibility:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student (yr 11 in 2008)
• Live and attend school within SE QLD
• Have the support of family and school
• Prepared to make an 18 month commitment to the traineeship and staying at school

How to apply:

1. Read through information sheet carefully.
2. School to contact Linda to organise an information session as soon as possible.
3. Written applications and interviews will be conducted in 2007.

Contact:

Linda Biumaiwai
Indigenous School Based Trainee Coordinator
(07) 5591 0060
040 9898 150
lindab@seaworldresort.com.au

Download the Information Sheet

Download the Traineeship Flyer

Sea World Resort has embarked on an exciting partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training. Funding from Sea World Resort and the Whole of School Intervention Strategy has been provided to conduct this program over 18 months. The program commences at the beginning of 2006 and will target a limited number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees from rural and remote communities within Queensland.

What is a School Based Traineeship?

A School Based Traineeship is an opportunity for students studying year 11 and 12 to undertake further accredited training qualifications as paid employees, whilst at school.

A training contract is established between the student, school and employer to incorporate school studies, additional studies to complete the qualification and block release to complete paid work experience and training.

A total of 48 days per year paid employment must be completed at Sea World Resort. All accommodation, meals and uniforms are provided.

What are the benefits of becoming a School Based Trainee with Sea World Resort?

This opportunity will ensure that students leave year 12 with a head start towards a career in hospitality. Many benefits can be achieved both personally and professionally, including:

• Certificate III in Hospitality (free)
• 48 days per year paid employment (72 days over 18 months)
• Support from the Indigenous School Based Trainee Co-ordinator
• Work experience in an International Hotel
• Experience the Gold Coast lifestyle
• Block release stays at Sea World Resort (includes accommodation, meals and full use of resort facilities subject to satisfactory behaviour)
• Uniforms supplied during employment
• Staff benefits
• 4 x Theme Park Tickets after 12 months completion of traineeship (to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild or Paradise Country)
• 1 night’s free accommodation including breakfast and dinner after 12 months completion of traineeship
• 20% discount on all tickets booked through the Sea World Nara Resort tour desk
• Discount at Sea World Resort restaurants (conditions apply), to name just a few

The School Based Traineeship Pathway

It is an important decision and commitment to become a School Based Trainee for 18 months and the students will have people available for support during this time. Linda Biumaiwai has been appointed as the Indigenous School Based Trainee Co-ordinator and will be assisting students throughout their traineeship.

When students decide to become a School Based Trainee with Sea World Resort then this is what will happen:

1. They will need the support of the parent or guardian and the school.
2. They will need to apply and undergo a selection process.
3. Once selected, a training contract will be developed to highlight a schedule for work, school and training. All relevant parties must endorse this.
4. A visitation schedule will be developed between the Sea World Nara Resort Indigenous School Based Trainee Co-ordinator, the student, the school, the family and the Indigenous Education Officers.
5. All assessment materials will be provided to them.
6. Block release stays will be scheduled for approximately 2 weeks durations.
7. Continual assessment will be conducted on Certificate III material. 19 units must be completed.

Graduation ceremony upon completion of traineeship.

If you would like more information about this program then please feel free to ring Linda Biumaiwai, Indigenous School Based Trainee Co-ordinator on (07) 5591 0060, 0409 89 8150 or send an email to: lindab@seaworldresort.com.au.

For more information about school based traineeships then please visit: www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au

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