EESC (formerly the GSESC) is an engineering training facility located on-site at NRG Power Station (Hanson Road Gladstone). EESC has been developed to incorporate 'real life' experiences within an actual industrial setting with a view to providing a seamless pathway to work for students interested in a career in the engineering sector. Comprising industry standard equipment, EESC operates to industry regulations and offers students a 'real world' environment delivering work readiness as well as nationally recognised competencies.

EESC was the 2007 winner of the Australian Training Awards which highlights the standard of training and work undertaken by GSESC. Peter Hammett, GSESC Coordinator was a finalist in the Manufacturing Skills Queensland 2011 Awards for VET Trainer of the Year. This training is a direct benefit to employers who save on recruitment and training costs.

Students are subject to all site requirements including work place health and safety. EESC students are very aware of industry conditions and standards especially those associated with WPH&S, communication, teamwork and leadership.

 

Operational Information

Students from the three state high schools attend EESC however Yr 11 days differ to that of Yr 12.

 - 1.5  days/wk at EESC(7.30am - 3.30pm) - transport assistance provided

 - 1 day with host employer Structured work placement

 - 2.5 days at regular school (minimum of Maths and English)

 - Students can remain QCE eligible however additional courses need to be undertaken.

   

   Subjects / Co urses                   Place of study

Certificate I-II Engineering           EESC

Certificate I Automotive               EESC

Mathematics                                   Base school

English                                              Base school

Other                                                  Base school

 

TRANSPORT

Transport is assisted for most students to and from EESC, however there may be some additional costs for students using Buslink services.

Students requirements:

  - White Card - CPCCOHS1A Work Safely in the construction industry (previously the Blue Card);

 - NRG Gladstone Power Station Online Site Induction;

 - Annual material fee paid to base school;

 - Uniform, steel toe capped boots, belt, hard hat, safety glasses and badge purchase;

 - Students are subject to random alcohol and drug testing.

 

COST

 

Description	Year 11	Year 12
Materials fee which covers the cost of materials used in projects that become the student's property	$275.00 (approximately)	$150.00 (approximately)
Schools and Industry Network Structured Work Placement fee (per placement)	$30.00	$30.00
Purchase workplace uniform and PPE (as per GSESC's Requirements List)	variable	variable

 

PATHWAYS

Apprenticeships with Gladstone industries* in the areas of:

Apprenticeships with local employers* in the areas additional to those above include:

*employment through regular application process

Other pathways

 - Certificate III & IV courses at TAFE

 - Other employment or further education

 Download the application form:    EQIP GLADSTONE application 2012.doc

 

Download our latest brochure:  EQIP GSESC Brochure.pdf

Testimonials

 

'We learn on industry equipment in real work-shops on an industry site, everything we do gives us experience to get an apprenticeship'                                                                  Jason (GSESC student)

'GSESC students come to us with a work readiness of a standard that we value highly. That is safety awareness, right attitude and aptitude'.         Mr John Marxsen, Maintenance Training Specialist NRG