Education
Building a pipeline of local talent and skills is important to local industry. KIC supports its members by creating pathways for students in the region’s high schools to enter the industrial workforce.
High School Student Industry Education
KIC Education Partnership
Education Development Program
The KIC Education Development Program was developed to show students careers in industry, to get an insight into what industry does and what industry expects of employees.
Established in 2012, KIC is very proud of its award winning and highly successful programs.
The pathways are practical for the students, connected to industry operations and accessible for motivated students.
The pathways continue to achieve terrific outcomes for students and are widely regarding as industry leading in their design content and outcomes.
Overview
KIC has a formal partnership with 21 high schools in the Kwinana, Rockingham and Cockburn areas. It is known as the KIC Education Partnership.
The Partnership acknowledges the role both industry and education play in building the capacity of local students who will take their place in the workforce.
We value the support of our partner schools and work closely with them to provide outstanding opportunities for students.
KIC Partnering High Schools
EDUCATION PARTNER
KIC iProjects
As part of KIC’s Education Development Program, a range of iProjects have been developed for year 10 students which provides them an opportunity to further explore what career pathways may be available in the Kwinana Industrial Area. All iProjects include visits to industry.
All the KIC iProjects are endorsed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Successful completion of one of the iProjects and attendance at the annual KIC iCONFERENCE (a total of 55 hours) will provide the equivalent of 1 unit and 1 C grade towards the WACE completion requirements and will be reported on the student’s WA Statement of Student Achievement that is issued at the end of Year 12.
Year 10s – VET Pathway
Term 2
The iWOMEN Project is a Senior Secondary Pathway held in Term 2. It is targeted towards VET students (Year 10s) from our partnering schools in the region. During the program students will visit a range of industries and meet industry representatives in non-traditional student roles. Kwinana industry is committed to engaging students in the workforce and providing an opportunity for students to see what industry really looks like. Students will also attend a number of workshops that will give them the valuable skills and tools required as they prepare for their place in the workforce.
Year 10s – VET Pathway
Term 2
The KIC iMEN Project is a Senior Secondary Pathway held in Term 2. It is targeted towards VET students (Year 10s) from our partnering high schools in the region. During the program students will visit a range of industries and meet employees in many roles. Kwinana industry is committed to engaging students in the workforce and providing an opportunity for young students to see what industry really looks like. Students will also attend a number of workshops that will give them the valuable skills and tools required as they prepare for their place in the workforce.
Year 10s – VET Pathway
Term 3
The iCAREER Project is a Senior Secondary Pathway held in Term 3. It is targeted towards VET students (Year 10s) from our partnering schools in the region. During the program students will visit a range of industries. Kwinana industry is committed to engaging students in the workforce and providing an opportunity for students to see what industry really looks like. Students will also attend a number of workshops that will give them the valuable skills and tools required as they prepare for their place in the workforce.
Year 10s
ATAR Pathway, Unibound
Term 1 & Term 4
The KIC iSCIENCE Project is a Senior Secondary Pathway held in Term 1 & Term 4. It is for Year 10 students who are intending to follow ATAR Science, Math and Technology subjects during Years 11 and 12 and who are considering going onto University at the end of Year 12. Students will have the opportunity to explore and understand the breadth of industry in the Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA) and the broad range of science based career options available.
Year 10-12s
Students with special learning needs
Term 3
The KIC iDIVERSITY Project is for students with special learning needs. It explores the range of careers available in the Kwinana Industrial Area and gives students the opportunity to get an insight into what industry does, and into what industry expects of employees.
Over 6 days in Term 3 students visit a range of working environments within the KIA, meet current employees in a range of roles and have the opportunity to reflect on their possible future involvement in the local workforce.
Students from the iWOMEN, iMEN, iCAREER and iSCIENCE Projects.
(November each year)
The Annual KIC iCONFERENCE is for students who have attended iWOMEN, iMEN and iSCIENCE during the year. It is an opportunity for the students to build on their learnings from their iProject and take them one step further. It is a fun packed day, with hands on workshops and activities. The students have the opportunity to catch up with their friends from their iProject and meet students who attended the other KIC iProjects during the year. It also provides the students with the final 6 hours they need for their SCSA accreditation.
KIC Pre-Apprenticeships are 2 year programs that students complete during Year 11 and 12, alongside their school students. Students remain enrolled full time at their current school, receive training one day a week (Fridays) at South Metropolitan TAFE and are required to undertake 150 hours of work placement during the 2 year program.
KIC Engineering Pre-apprenticeship (Rockingham Campus)
Qualification: MEM20105-AA49 Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-apprenticeship)
Note: This qualification will transition to a new accredited Pre-apprenticeship qualification in 2025
Course Outline: Students will develop trade like skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance their entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeship, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace. Some of the units of competency will articulate into an apprenticeship course in the metals trades areas, which may reduce the amount of time required to complete an apprenticeship.
KIC Female Engineering Pre-apprenticeship (Rockingham Campus)
Qualification: MEM20105-AA49 Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-apprenticeship)
Note: This qualification will transition to a new accredited Pre-apprenticeship qualification in 2025
Course Outline: For female students interested in gaining exposure to an engineering or trades related working environment with a view to entering into employment in that area. Students will develop trade like skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance their entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeship, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace.
KIC Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic Pre-apprenticeship (Thornlie Campus)
Qualification: AUR20520-AC34 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
