WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program – Handbook
Kadina High School
W.R.A.P.
Work Readiness Achievement Program
Handbook
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WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program – Handbook
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WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program – Handbook
Contents
Page Number
General Information
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WRAP Components
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Course Outline
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Responsibilities of a WRAP Student
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Assessment and Reporting
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Sample Information Letter to Parents
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Sample Kadina Certificate of Senior Schooling
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Sample Record of Achievement
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WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program – Handbook
General Information
Kadina High School’s Work Readiness Achievement Program (WRAP) is an alternative learning pathway to the
traditional HSC pattern of study. The program is designed to provide students with relevant and meaningful
educational experiences and is tailored to the skills, interests and aspirations of young people with a focus on
vocational and living skills.
On completion of the course in Year 12, students may qualify for a HSC or alternatively, may be certified with a
Kadina Certificate of Senior Schooling, detailing and recognising the skills and competencies achieved in the
program.
The WRAP course of study is divided into three major components.
Occupying a central and valued place in the program is the Workplace Learning component. This commits to
assist students, where possible, to undertake and complete school based traineeships and apprenticeships
suited to their interests and aspirations, giving them a platform from which to move into permanent employment
in the community. Workplace learning occurs one full day each week.
The Vocational Learning component allows students to select from the range of School VET course offered
within the Lismore Community of Secondary Schools and from TVET courses offered at the North Coast TAFE.
The third component of WRAP is an Integrated Learning program where by students develop their literacy,
numeracy, technological and employment related skills. This component will involve project based learning
where students will be encouraged to develop and implement projects that enhance their sense of social
responsibility, belonging and contribution to society. There will also be a focus on home and living skills,
assisting students to develop the skills required to live independently in the community.
The program strives to achieve these goals through partnerships and collaborations with local community and
environmental groups, local businesses and local government.
Credentials
As a result of successfully participating in the program students may qualify for a range of credentials and
certificates including:
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NSW Board of Studies Record(s) of Achievement in relevant subjects.
The Kadina Certificate of Senior Schooling and/or NSW Higher School Certificate
AQF Certificates I, II or III for successful completion of relevant vocational training packages at school
&/or TAFE.
Statements of attainment, issued by the NSW Board of Studies, detailing the range of competencies
achieved from a variety of vocational education curriculum frameworks.
Certificates of Achievement from participation in a range of community and environmental studies and
activities, as issued by our program partners.
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Work Readiness Achievement Program
WRAP Integrated Learning Units
Vocational Learning
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SVET Courses offered within
LCOSS:
Construction – Building
Construction –
Furniture Making
Metals & Engineering
Hospitality
Primary Industries
Entertainment
TVET Courses from North Coast
TAFE
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Workplace Learning
English Studies - (2 Unit)
Work and the Community – Life Skills (2 Unit)
Mathematics – Life Skills (2 Unit)
TAS – Life Skills (2 Unit)
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (2 Unit)
Literacy and Numeracy
Communication skills
Employment related skills
Home / Living skills
Personal Grooming / Hygiene
Gardening / Home maintenance
Use of basic tools and equipment
Use of technology and ICT’s
Budgeting
Organisational skills
Service to the elderly: gardening, reading, entertainment,
Service to Primary Schools: reading, numeracy, sport
Fundraising charity
Environmental activities in a range of community based services
Driver Education
Horticulture
Small motors and light machinery and maintenance
Motor vehicle maintenance and electrics
Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing
HSC / Kadina Certificate of Senior Schooling
Will be awarded at time of exit from beginning of the program in Year 11 to conclusion at end of Year 12
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Employment
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School Based
Apprenticeships and
Traineeships in range of
curriculum framework
areas.
Work Experience
Part-time employment
WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program – Handbook
Course Outline
The Kadina Work Readiness Achievement Program will take the following format:
Students must attend timetabled lessons of the following courses:
1. WRAP Integrated Learning Component (8 Units)
 English Studies – 2 lessons per week
 Mathematics – 2 lessons per week
 WRAP Integrated Learning Units – 8 lessons per week
Students must then select 4 Units from the following:
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Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (2 Units)
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School VET courses offered within LCOSS
o Construction – Building (2 Units)
o Construction – Furniture Making (2 Units)
o Hospitality (2 Units)
o Entertainment (2 Units)
o Primary Industries (2 Units)
o Metals and Engineering (2 Units)
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TVET courses offered at North Coast TAFE eg.
o Tourism, Retail Services, Animal Studies etc
VET Courses
VET courses provide students with an opportunity to develop skills knowledge and understanding required by
industry for employment in related occupations. The courses provide training and an opportunity to be assessed
against industry determined standards. All assessment is competency based. Students demonstrating
competence can perform the task or show an understanding to the level required by industry standards.
All School VET and TVET courses have a mandatory work place component. In general, students are required
to undertake a minimum of 70 hours of work placement over a two-year period.
Work Place Learning
All students completing the WRAP course are required to complete one full day of Workplace Learning each
week. This may take the form of work experience; on the job training as part of a school-based traineeship or
apprenticeship; or a part-time job already held, or gained by the student.
Students undertaking school-based apprenticeship or traineeship training contracts, and who are also entered for
the appropriate HSC VET course for formal off-the-job training may be eligible to undertake the Industry-based
Learning course to count for 2 units per year.
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Course Content
The following is a guide to the modules of work that may be studied as part of the WRAP Integrated Learning
Units. The order in which modules are delivered over the two years of the WRAP course, and the selection of
optional modules, will take into consideration the needs, interests and abilities of the students involved.
Syllabus
English Studies
Mathematics
Work and the Community
Technological and Applied Studies
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
Modules
Mandatory modules
 Preliminary: Achieving through English: English and the worlds of
education, careers and community.
 HSC: We are Australians: English in citizenship, community and
cultural identity.
Elective modules
 On the road – English and the experience of travel
 Digital worlds – English for the web
 Playing the game – English in sport
 In the marketplace – English and the world of business
 Part of the family – English and family life
 Numeration
 Operations
 Time
 Space
 Money
 Measurement
 Understanding the World of Work
 Planning for Participation in Workplace and Community-based
learning
 Developing a Portfolio in Preparation for Employment
 Introduction to the Workplace or Community-Based Learning
Environment
 Dealing with Workplace and Community-Based Learning
Environment Issues
 Participating in Workplace Learning and Community Based
Learning Experiences
 Accessing Technology
 Food Purchasing and Preparation
 Working with Materials Equipment and Machinery
 Home Management, Care and Organisation
 Clothing Care
 General Maintenance of Appliances, Machinery and
Equipment
 Aquatics
 First Aid and Sports Injuries
 Fitness
 Games and Sports Applications I
 Games and Sports Applications II
 Gymnastics
 Healthy Lifestyle
 Individual Games and Sports Applications
 Outdoor Recreation
 Resistance Training
 Social Perspectives of Games and Sports
 Sports Administration
 Sports Coaching and Training
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Responsibilities of a WRAP Student
Students have the following responsibilities in this program:
Attendance:
Students are expected to follow the normal attendance procedures for senior students as outlined in the
‘Assessment Information for Students & Their Parents\Carers’. They will be required to attend school and all
classes scheduled for them and their timetable. Satisfactory attendance not only applies to classes at school, it
also applies to TAFE courses and work placement.
Dress Requirements:
Whilst attending school, students are required to wear school uniform and follow the normal uniform procedures
for senior students.
In the workplace, students are to dress appropriately for the work they are undertaking. Many workplaces have
dress and footwear requirements related to safety and hygiene and it is essential that students dress
accordingly. Failure to follow these requirements may result in a student being withdrawn from that workplace.
General Behaviour:
Students are expected to follow the guidelines of the Kadina High School discipline policy and the Positive
Behaviour and Learning Matrix as stated in the Student Information Handbook.
Reports involving unsatisfactory conduct by students, either at school, at TAFE or in the workplace will result in
consequences as outlined in the Student Information Handbook and may result in a review of that student’s
position in the course.
Satisfactory Completion of Course Requirements:
Students are expected to follow the same criteria as set for the Higher School Certificate. Any student
experiencing difficulty within the course, whether in the school, TAFE or work placement component, should
bring this to the attention of the WRAP facilitator so that issues may be resolved promptly.
Where a student fails to complete any part of the course or does not satisfy course requirements, official warning
letters will be issued according to the Process for the Determination of N Awards as outlined in the ‘Assessment
Information for Students & Their Parents\Carers’.
Celebration of Success
Kadina High School encourages the active and public recognition and celebration of student success.
Throughout the WRAP course students will have the opportunity to accumulate merit awards, celebration points
and Care Cards.
Students will also be recognised for their achievements throughout the course and may build up a portfolio of
credentials and certificates to improve their employment options post school.
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Assessment and Reporting
Assessment
Each component of the WRAP course will be assessed and an assessment schedule will be issued at the
commencement of each year.
Assessment instruments used throughout the course may include:
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observation of participation
observation of performance of practical activities
work experience reports
oral reports and presentations
group work
journal writing
written tasks.
Students will not be required to sit external HSC examinations for the course.
Reporting
Students will be issued with a half-yearly and a yearly report in Years 11 and 12. This report will be a record of
achievement in each area of your course.
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-------------school letterhead--------------------------------------Dear Parent/Caregiver,
WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program
Advice to Parents / Conditions of Enrolment
Your son/daughter ____________________________ has elected to follow the WRAP (Work Readiness Achievement
Program) course of study at Kadina High School next year. As you may be aware, this program has been specifically
developed to provide meaningful educational experiences to students interested in vocational education, workplace
training and living skills. Full details about the composition of this course are outlined in the WRAP Student Handbook
that will be issued to each student.
As this course is an alternative learning pathway to the traditional Higher School Certificate pattern of study, it is
important for the school to outline the following conditions of enrolment. Please read these conditions carefully before
signing, detaching and returning the form below.
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Attendance:
Attendance at school, at TAFE courses and at work placements will be monitored and recorded. Students are
expected to follow the normal attendance procedures for all Kadina senior students. Unsatisfactory attendance
records may result in withdrawal from relevant courses or workplace, or possible reductions in Youth
Allowance.
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Dress Requirements:
Whilst attending school, students are required to wear school uniform and follow the normal uniform procedures
for senior students. In the workplace, students are to dress appropriately for the work they are undertaking,
including following any dress and footwear requirements related to safety and hygiene that the employer deems
acceptable.
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General Behaviour:
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in the workplace, in school and at TAFE.
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Qualification for the Higher School Certificate:
All students enrolled in the WRAP course and their parents and/or caregivers need to be aware that the program
is an alternative to the traditional HSC pattern of study and as such, the following information is essential to
note:
o Students wishing to qualify for the Higher School Certificate must select subjects according to the
Course Outline in the WRAP Student Handbook and enrolment in Life Skills courses deemed
appropriate for the individual.
o Where the Life Skills courses are not considered appropriate to the individual, students will be awarded
the Kadina Certificate of Senior Schooling on successful completion of the course.
o Students will not be eligible for the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
o WRAP scheduling includes one day a week out of school for workplace learning; one day a week
allocated for TAFE and School VET courses; and three days a week for timetabled lessons.
If you have any questions concerning these conditions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school on 6624 3133.
Yours faithfully,
Stacey Knight
WRAP Facilitator
Ian Davies
Principal
Please detach and return to Stacey Knight
I, __________________________________ (parent/caregiver) have read the letter and agree to the conditions 1 to 4
stated above as the Conditions of Enrolment for the Kadina WRAP course. I am aware that WRAP is an alternative to
the traditional Higher School Certificate and I support the enrolment of my student
_______________________________ in the course.
Signature:
________________________ (Parent/Caregiver)
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Date:
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WRAP – Work Readiness Achievement Program – Handbook
Kadina Certificate of Senior
Schooling
Kadina High School
This is to certify that
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has satisfactorily completed two years of senior schooling
and has been awarded the Kadina Certificate of Senior
Schooling
Awarded December 2011
Ian Davies
Principal
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Kadina Certificate of Senior
Schooling
Kadina High School
Record of Achievement
This is to certify that _________________________________ has completed the following
courses and achieved the credentials outlined.
NSW BOARD OF STUDIES COURSES
Board Developed Course/s
Construction
Mathematics – Life Skills
Technical and Applied Studies – Life Skills
Work and the Community – Life Skills
Board Endorsed Course/s
English Studies
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
NSW TAFE DELIVERED COURSES
Automotive
OTHER SCHOOL DELIVERED CREDENTIALS
OHS Construction Induction (White Card)
WORK PLACEMENT RECORD
A.B.Rodgers Construction, Lismore – 160 hours
Goonellabah Service Centre – 160 hours
Dated December 2011
Ian Davies
Principal
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