Careers

The Careers & Transition office is located in the library.

The Erina High School Careers Team consists of :

Mr P Broadbent (Principal)
Mr B Joyce (Deputy Principal)
Mrs S Cutting (Head Teacher Employment Pathways Program)
Mrs D Pursehouse (Careers Advisor / Work Studies/ TAFE and EVET / Work Placements)
Mrs K Trousdale (School Based VET)
Ms C Oakes (School Based Apprenticeship Officer)

At School

Career Learning and VET

Visit the following website for more information about:

Career Planning 9 - 12
Career Transitions
Work Experience
Work Placement

School VET

Studying School VET in NSW

In NSW, Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies are recognised as an important part of secondary education that assist students to develop practical skills for the workplace and further education and training.

The training teaches skills and knowledge needed in particular occupations and workplaces, and normally includes some workplace experience that puts these into practice.

In Year 11 and 12, courses available include:

Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
Construction
Retail
Entertainment

External TAFE VET

Learn at school and TAFE at the same time. Llick on the link below to see what courses are available here on the Central Coast.

TVET Central Coast/Hunter Valley Course Lists (PDF 381.93 KB)

Work Experience Booklets and Form

Download the following digital copies for work placement.

Workplace Learning Guide for Employees (PDF 241.59 KB)

Workplace Learning Guide for Parents/Carers (PDF 1.25 MB)

Work Placement Record (PDF 355.2 KB)

Year 10 School to Work Community Project

Delivered over Term 3 and 4 in Year 10.

School to Work Program

Students at Erina High are enrolled in the School to Work Program over the course of Years 10, 11 and 12.

In our careers class explore the following:

Explore a full range of current and emerging careers.
Explore future education, training and employment options through labour market information
Have a number of engaging authentic experiences with employers and employees;
Develop the skills and motivation to articulate and write an ongoing personal career plan and start actioning it while at school (SBAT)l.
Learn about careers support and guidance that can help them after they leave school
Learn how to gain and create work that is meaningful to the student.
Learn the importance for building personal connections and networks.
Preparation for senior school - Stage 6 subject Selection.
Give feedback about what has worked well to prepare to finish school well.

The image links below have extensive resources we use. They can include insightful surveys to help students formulate the best plan for their future.

Job Jump

Skills Road

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.

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Beyond School

Scholarships and Early Entry into University

For more information you can visit Mrs. Pursehouse in the Library and complete research through University sites. Scholarships and Early Entry into University requirements are updated every year.

University Admissions Centre - UAC

All the details you need to explore your options and make an informed decision about your future tertiary study

School Recommendation Schemes - SRS

Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) are one way institutions make early offers of undergraduate admission to Year 12 students. They do this by using criteria other than (or in addition to) the ATAR.

University Links

Macquarie Unviersity Sydney Australia

The University of Newcastle Australia

University of Technology Sydney

Traineeships and Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They are established under training contracts between the employer and the apprentice or trainee and are regulated by government. See the logos below for links.