An ASbA is an Australian School-based Apprenticeship.

Australian School-based Apprentices undertake their Australian Apprenticeships during Years 10, 11 and 12 allowing students to gain a vocational qualification while continuing school studies. ASbAs are a mixture of academic and vocational education and training, and paid employment. ASbAs provide students with valuable employment skills and hands-on industry experience, leading to the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification.

The basics:

• Attend school as usual
• Minimum of one day a week spent in a workplace
• Wages paid for hours worked
• Participate in training at work, off-the-job at a Registered Training Organisation or at your school
• Will usually take 18-24 months to complete
• Achievement of a nationally recognised qualification