School Based Apprenticeships Available
School Based Apprenticeships are currently being undertaken in the following industry areas.
Automotive - (ICF)
SBA Automotive Electrical Technology (Electronics) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive skills industry, particularly those interested in Automotive Electrical Technology. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive service industry, and will suit students with a strong interest in the heavy vehicle service and repair. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides apprentices with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive service industry, and will suit students with a strong interest in the light vehicle service and repair. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Mechanical Technology (Motorcycle) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive skills industry, particularly those interested in motorcycle repairs and maintenance. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Mechanical Technology (Agricultural) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive skills industry, particularly in an agricultural environment. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Vehicle Body (Panel Beating) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive skills industry, particularly those interested in working on motor vehicle body panels and underframe structures. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Painting) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This school based apprenticeship provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the automotive skills industry, particularly those interested in working on vehicle painting. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Marine (Mechanical) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This course is for apprentices in Marine Servicing. When completed, the educational and training aspects of this course linked with work experience, will enable the apprentice to enter the marine service and repair industry as a qualified marine service mechanic. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Vehicle Body (Body Building) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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Successful completion of this course with the relevant work experience will provide apprentices with the knowledge and skills required to work as a skilled vehicle body builder in the automotive industry. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Specialist (Forklift Mechanical) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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On completion of this training and their work experience apprentices will be qualified to work in the automotive service | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Sales (Parts Interpreting) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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Successful completion of this course with the relevant work experience will provide apprentices with the knowledge and skills required to work in the Spare Parts and accesories sector of the automotive industry. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Specialist (Brake) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This training is for students wanting to work as a brake mechanic. On completion apprentices should be able to repair hydraulic, air and electric braking systems, machine brake drums & disc rotors and repair electronically controlled anti-lock braking systems. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Specialist (Engine Reconditioning) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This training is for students undertaking an apprenticeship as an Automotive Mechanic - Engine Reconditioner. Apprentices will develop competencies including those required to repair engines, engine components, run, tune and test reconditioned engines. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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This qualification is designed for apprentices undertaking an apprenticeship as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Road Transport). On completion learners will have developed a wide range of competencies including those required to repair and service heavy vehicle engines, steering and suspension, diesel fuel systems, transmissions, cooling systems, hydraulic | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Trimming) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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Successful completion of this course with the relevant work experience will provide apprentices with the knowledge and skills required to work as a skilled vehicle trimmer in the automotive service and repair industry. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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SBA Automotive Manufacturing (Bus, Truck & Trailer) Certificate III - Download PDF ![]() | ||
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The training in the Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer) will address the requirements of the school based apprenticeship. | Total Unit Credit for HSC | ATAR pathway |
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Cabinetmaking - Furniture Making Certificate III
Carpentry - (ICF)
Carpentry & Joinery - (ICF)
Electrotechnology - (ICF)
Hospitality - (ICF)
Metal & Engineering - (ICF)
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There are many more trade qualifications available across a range of industry areas. To enquire about a school based apprenticeship in a trade that interests you. Please click here |
(ICF) denotes an Industry Curriculum Framework Course. An optional HSC exam in these courses is available to contribute to the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank.
Process to add units of competency to ICF School-based Apprenticeship pathways
The Board of Studies will add units of competency that are listed in the school-based component of a students training plan which are not currently available in the relevant ICF SBA pathway.
To facilitate this schools are asked to complete the Application for inclusion of additional unit(s) of competency to the SBA pathway of an ICF form.
To obtain details about other trade qualifications available within the school based apprenticeship program please refer to Training Market NSW
For further information regarding School Based Apprencticeships, please contact the Vocational Education in Schools Directorate



