Chevron Australia and Onslow Primary School have partnered to improve the retention and attendance of the school’s secondary students.
The Onslow WELD program (Working on Employment, Learning and Development) aims to provide an engaging curriculum to help improve student retention and enhance their employability post-schooling.
Students undertake a range of projects to learn applied skills such as welding, culminating in the building of an aluminium boat. In parallel, they will complete their Certificate I in Engineering over the three year program, through a partnership with TAFE. Students will also undertake workplace learning, attend careers camps and complete safety awareness and Senior First Aid training.
Students will make an annual visit to Thevenard Island to learn about careers in both the energy and hospitality industries by visiting Chevron’s operations and the Mackerel Island Resort. They will also participate in the Bush Rangers volunteer cadets program to learn life skills.