Aboriginal School-based Training

The Aboriginal School-based Training program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students full time in years 10, 11 and 12. The ASBT program aims to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students gain basic skills and training skills to keep studying after school or get a job.

Eligible secondary school students participating in Aboriginal School-based Training (ASBTs) may be able to access fee-free training where a funded place is available.

You will not pay any course or resource fees for your training. You may need to buy tools, protective clothing and/or text books for your course.

For further information about vocational education and training delivered to secondary students (VETDSS), visit the WA Government website.

The following qualifications are available through Aboriginal school-based training:


BSB20120 – Certificate II in Workplace Skills

52878WA – Certificate I in Leadership

52879WA – Certificate II in Leadership

SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality

  • These qualifications provide an opportunity for students to develop in the following areas and much more:

    • Self-awareness

    Formal communication skills

    Increased capacity to undertake and complete tasks to workplace standards

    Confidence that will empower students to seek future opportunities