Start a trade and earn your ATAR at the same time
The In-school Apprenticeships stream is the construction stream of the Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP), a school-based program for high-school students who want a head start on a trade. Novaskill, a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) established in 1980, delivers it in partnership with the Department of Education across the Hunter, Newcastle and surrounding NSW regions.
Get a head start on your career and get your ATAR at the same time. The EPPP is designed to improve higher education and career outcomes for young people, and this stream focuses on construction, in particular carpentry.
What does the EPPP construction stream centre on?
The construction stream centres on three things: getting students into school-based apprenticeships, opening up fee-free vocational training, and strengthening careers advice for young people.
Who is the In-school Apprenticeships stream for?
Our focus is on students wishing to pursue a career in construction, and in particular, carpentry. If you are a high-school student who wants hands-on trade skills and a recognised qualification before you leave school, this is your stream.
Places are extremely limited, so register your interest as soon as possible. Once we have received your details, we will reach out to confirm your eligibility and begin an interview process.
In-school Apprenticeships key facts
- Part of: The Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP), construction stream.
- Provider: Novaskill, a not-for-profit RTO established in 1980, with the Department of Education. 6996
- Career focus: Construction, in particular carpentry.
- Pathway: School-based apprenticeship: earn while you learn and get your ATAR.
- Cost: Fee-free for eligible students through Smart and Skilled.
- Places: Extremely limited; an interview process applies.
Explore the rest of the Educational Pathways Pilot Program
This is one of two EPPP streams at Novaskill. If business interests you more, see the EPPP in-school business traineeship. You can also read the full Educational Pathways Pilot Program overview or learn what you need to know about pre-apprenticeships.
In-school Apprenticeships: frequently asked questions
The In-school Apprenticeships stream is the construction stream of Novaskill’s Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP). It lets high-school students start a school-based apprenticeship in construction, in particular carpentry, while they finish school.
Yes. The In-school Apprenticeships stream is school-based, so you can get a head start on a construction career and get your ATAR at the same time, with paid, real-world experience on site.
Register your interest with Novaskill. Places are extremely limited, so apply early. Once we have your details, we will confirm your eligibility and begin an interview process.