TAFE Link in Schools Application Process

Please indicate which program you wish to apply for:

52831WA Cert IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing Studies (2 days )Year 12 students only

CHC30113 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care (2 days)

BSB30115 Cert III in Business (1 day)

FNS30115 Cert III in Financial Services (1day)

SIT30516 Cert III in Events (1 day)

ICT30118 Cert III in Information, Digital Media & Tech (1 day)

CUA31015 Cert III in Screen & Media (1 day)

CUA31115 Cert III in Visual Arts (1 day)

MSL30118 Cert III in Laboratory Skills (1 day)

52824WA Cert II in Building & Construction – Pathways Trades (2 days)

ACM20117 Cert II in Animal Studies (1 day)

ACM20217 Cert II in Horse Care (1 day

SFI20111 Cert II in Aquaculture (1 day)

SFI20211 Cert II in Fishing Operations (1 day)

SHB20216 Cert II in Salon Assistant (1 day)

SIT20316 Cert II in Hospitality (1 days)

SIT20116 Cert II in Tourism (1 day)

SIS20115 Cert II in Sport and Recreation (1 day)

SIR20216 Cert II in Retail Services (1 day)

AHC21416 Cert II in Horticulture (1 day)

AHC21416 Cert II in Conservation and Land Management (1 day)

EOI Level II in Fashion Design (1 day)

EOI Level II Computer Assembly and Repair(1 day)

To be considered for a TAFE Link in Schools program you are required to:

Complete student application form Instructions to apply for a USI are included with this document. SCSA Number is your 8-digit student number found on your school report.

Write a personal letter to Ms Hazel Snell, Acting Manager Career & Vocational Education. An outline of how to structure your letter is on the reverse side of this page.

It is also a good idea to include any other documents you think might help your application, eg work placement reports, if you have a part time job a reference from your Employer or copies of any relevant awards.

Submit the application form, letter and a copy of your most recent school report to Ms Snell in the Career and Vocational Education office in Student Services by 3:10pm, Friday 16 August 2019.

TAFE Link students will be selected on the following criteria:

o Commitment to school program

Completion of schoolwork to the best of your ability Feedback on Semester 1 Report Acceptable school behaviour Regular attendance (90% +)

If you have a reason such as injury or sickness to why you have not attained 90% attendance at school please advise either in letter or write reason on application form.

Adherence to college dress code

o Demonstrated career goals and interest in an industry area o Knowledge of TAFE Link in Schools program o Support and commitment of parents

Application checklist: I have included my: USI application form letter school report Return to: Hazel Snell Acting Manager Career and Vocational Education Geraldton Senior High School Email: hazel.snell@education.wa.edu.au

Your Name Your Address Ms Hazel Snell Manager Career & Vocational Education Geraldton Senior College PMB 10100 Geraldton WA 6531 Dear Ms Snell A paragraph on why you want to be part of the TAFE Link Program and your knowledge of this program. A paragraph on how this program is going to benefit you in your future goals for employment or further study. Show your knowledge of the industry area in which you would like to undertake training. A paragraph describing the skills, personal qualities and experience you will be bringing into the program. Yours sincerely Your Signature Date

APPLICATION & PERMISSION FORM

2020 Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) Programs

Please select one of the following programs

Please indicate which program you wish to apply for:

52831WA Cert IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing Studies (2 days )Year 12 students only

CHC30113 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care (2 days)

BSB30115 Cert III in Business (1 day)

FNS30115 Cert III in Financial Services (1day)

SIT30516 Cert III in Events (1 day)

ICT30118 Cert III in Information, Digital Media & Tech (1 day)

CUA31015 Cert III in Screen & Media (1 day)

CUA31115 Cert III in Visual Arts (1 day)

MSL30118 Cert III in Laboratory Skills (1 day)

52824WA Cert II in Building & Construction – Pathways Trades (2 days)

ACM20117 Cert II in Animal Studies (1 day)

ACM20217 Cert II in Horse Care (1 day

SFI20111 Cert II in Aquaculture (1 day)

SFI20211 Cert II in Fishing Operations (1 day)

SHB20216 Cert II in Salon Assistant (1 day)

SIT20316 Cert II in Hospitality (1 days)

SIT20116 Cert II in Tourism (1 day)

SIS20115 Cert II in Sport and Recreation (1 day)

SIR20216 Cert II in Retail Services (1 day)

AHC21416 Cert II in Horticulture (1 day)

AHC21416 Cert II in Conservation and Land Management (1 day)

EOI Level II in Fashion Design (1 day)

EOI Level II Computer Assembly and Repair(1 day)

STUDENT INFORMATION

Surname: (Family Name)

Given Names: (in full)

Address:

Suburb: State:

Post Code:

Contact Details: Email:

Mobile:

Date of Birth: School Year:

USI: SCSA Number:

PARENT / GUARDIAN CONTACT DETAILS

Surname: (Family Name)

Given Names: (in full)

Address:

State:

Post Code:

Contact Details: Mobile: Mobile:

PARENT / GUARDIAN PERMISSION

As Parent/Guardian of I understand the requirements of this VET in Schools program and give permission for my son/daughter to participate.

Signature: Date:

STUDENT AGREEMENT

I certify that the above information is true and correct, that I understand the requirements and I am prepared to participate in this program if selected.

Student Signature: Date:

SCHOOL DETAILS

Current school in 2019

School Name: Phone No:

VET Coordinator’s Name:

Phone No:

School in 2020 (leave blank if it is the same as above)

School Name: Phone No:

VET Coordinator’s Name: Phone No:

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Please attach a copy (no originals) of your latest school report and a letter explaining why you would like to do the specific program.

You may include any other information you think necessary to support your application, such as references.

Report attached: Yes Letter attached: Yes Other attachments Yes

STUDENT QUICK GUIDEHOW TO CREATE A USI

Go to www.usi.gov.au

Select ‘Student Login’

Agree To Terms and Conditions

Select ‘Create USI’

Follow the steps to create a USI

You will need a form of ID to create your USI such as a:

• Driver’s Licence • Medicare Card• Passport (Australian) • Non-Australian Passport

(with Australian Visa)• Birth Certificate (Australian) • Certificate of Registration by Descent • Citizenship Certificate • ImmiCard

Enter all of your name(s) as they appear on the form of ID you

are using to create your USI

Your password must be at least 9 characters

long, contain a lowercase letter, an uppercase

letter and a number or special character

Your USI is yours for life and you will need to take it with you every time you

enrol in training

If your ID does not verify click “Next” two

more times to show the Request Help link. Create a Help Request and write down your HR number

Your Help Request will be sent to the USI Office so that

we can help you with the creation

of your USI

If your account is not activated you won’t be able to view your

transcript

You will need a current form of ID if you

want to change your name(s) or date of birth

HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR USI ACCOUNTIf a training organisation created a USI for you, activate your USI account by:1. Clicking on the link that was sent to either your

e-mail address or mobile number.2. Once you have clicked on the link you will be asked

to set up a password and two check questions. 3. You will then be able to login to your USI account.

Your training organisation cannot do this part for you.

HOW TO UPDATE PERSONAL OR CONTACT DETAILS You can change your personal and contact details by logging in to your USI account and selecting either ‘Update Personal details’ or ‘Update Contact details’.

If you have given your training organisation permission to update your details they can make the changes for you.

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HOW TO RETRIEVE A FORGOTTEN USI OR PASSWORD

Go to www.usi.gov.au

Select ‘Student Login’

Agree To Terms and Conditions

Select ‘Forgotten your USI?’ or ‘Forgotten your password?’

Choose One of the following:

• E-mail address

• Mobile number

• Personal information

• If you select e-mail you will be sent a link that will expire after 10 minutes.

• If you select mobile number you will be sent a pin that will expire after 60 seconds.

• If you select personal information you will need to either answer your check questions or provide ID.

HOW TO MANAGE PERMISSIONS A really useful tool that will save both you and your training organisation time

Go to www.usi.gov.au

Select ‘Student Login’

Agree To Terms and Conditions

Login To your USI account

Select ‘Provide your USI’ tile

Select ‘Set up access to your USI Account / Permissions’

Search Organisation by either their Organisation code or name

Set Permissions and expiry date

Transcripts: The training organisation can view your transcripts but cannot update them.

View Details: The training organisation will be able to view your personal and contact details.

Note: If you do not want your training organisation to view your contact details Select ‘Update Contact Details’ and click on ‘Hide Contact Details’.

Update Details: The training organisation will be able to update your personal and contact details

When using your e-mail address

or mobile phone number it must be the same as the one that is

currently in your USI account

Make sure your answers to your check questions are spelt correctly

(e.g. street instead of st)

Your transcript does not replace the training certificates, diplomas or

training records issued to you by your training organisation but

will come in handy if you misplace your documentation

TRANSCRIPTS• Transcripts for training completed before 1st of January 2015

will not appear in your USI account.

• Your transcript will show information from the certificates, diplomas or training records issued by your training organisation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION  usi.gov.au  Email: usi@education.gov.au  Phone: 1300 857 536