In the first two weeks of Term 2, Year 11 & 12 VET students undertook Workplace Learning in the examination break. From electrical to carpentry, cabinet making, automotive, marine mechanics and many more, VET students got to mix with employers from their chosen industry area to complete workplace learning hours mandatory for their pre-apprenticeship qualifications.

Feedback from employers was outstanding, with many willing to hire or take students on for further work opportunities.

For many boys getting up early and adhering to the employer, expectations can be quite an adjustment to the luxuries of school. Joseph Norrish, Year 11, mentioned, “I had to go from boarding to Canning Bridge Train Station out to Beckenham Station for 7 am each day to get to work with my electrical employer. Electrical is what I have wanted to do all my life and the chance to put my training at TAFE into action has made this year worthwhile”.