The EBITS Centre is a dedicated business and information technology (IT) education and training facility located on-site at Boyne Island Smelter (BSL), Handley Drive, Boyne Island.
Students undertake the subjects in an authentic workplace environment and engage in work experience on-site at BSL or off-site with local employers on a regular basis. Students also interact with, and undertake work for clients and/or dedicate time to their traineeship. The learning environment duplicates the expectations, ethics and discipline of a commercial workplace developing their employability skills and/or preparation for post-secondary studies.
EBITS Centre students are very aware of industry conditions and standards especially those associated with workplace health and safety, communication, teamwork and leadership.
Some Statistics
>60 students from the three state high schools enrolled into the EBITS Centre in 2012.
100% of students enrolled in a nationally recognised Certificate in IT or Business.
73% of 2008 graduates engaged in Business or IT related study or employment
Work Experience on-site at BSL include:
Human Resources
Apprentice Training
Community Relations
Security/Risk Management
Business Improvements
BSL/SSJV Projects
Medical Centre
IT support
Work Experience on-site at BSL include:
Human Resources
Community Relations
Security/Risk Management
Business Improvements
Medical Centre
IT support
Enterprise activities have included:
GAGAL Try-a-Trade surveying
GEA Conference assistance
BSL 25 Anniversary assistance
TSSHS mail merge Certificates
Tannum Sands SLSC membership cards
Orchard & Foliage Society Promotional material
Operational Information
Students from all schools attend the EBITS Centre at least 1 day/week.
7.30am - 12.30am Curriculum work
1.30pm - 3.00pm Enterprise Activities (work experience, work for clients, traineeship)
Students can remain OP eligible and QCE eligible
| Authority (OP) subjects | Authority Registered (non-OP) subjects |
| Business Communication & Technology | Certificate I-II Business |
| Certificate I-III Information Technology | |
| Certificate I Work Education |
OP = Overall Position score: used for tertiary entrance
QCE = Qld Certficate of Education
Transport for Gladstone students to and from the EBITS Centre is provided by Stonestreets Coaches ($2 each way).
Students inducted onto BSL site and are provided with a BSL uniform, security card and safety glasses
Students must supply a 5 subject notepad.
Students are subject to random alcohol and drug testing
Fees: From 2012 students will pay a $100 enrolment and materials fees.
Pathways
Cert. III, IV or Diploma in Business or IT at TAFE
Central Queensland University direct entry through their Start Uni Now (SUN) program
Articulation to ICT Learning Innovation Centre courses
Employment by Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) or Boyne Smelter Limited (BSL)
Traineeship or other employment with employers who value the site based learning experiences of students
Self employment
Testimonials
'Through studying at the BITS centre I gained valuable work experience which made me more ready to adapt to the work place and university studies when I graduated year 12. I learned the importance of team work, self-motivation and commitment and gained a valuable insight to career opportunities.'
Larissa Eremenco Kaye L Cooper & Associates
'The BITS Centre allowed me to gain the skills and experience I needed in obtaining a traineeship at BSL where I completed a Cert. III in Business Administration while working in the Safety Dept. I have now been seconded to the Gladstone Industry Leadership Group where I am continuing to gain additional skills and experiences as a Personal Assistant to the CEO and complete a cert IIII in Business Admin.'
Chelsey Sarra, Personal Assistant, Gladstone Industry Leadership Group (GILG)
Contact your HOD Senior Schooling
Send the completed EQIP GLADSTONE application 2012.doc to EQIP Administration.
Contact the BITS Centre to ensure your enrolment forms were recieved.
Other Forms:
EQIP BITS Brochure.pdf
