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Partnering With Some of WA’s Biggest Names

SEDA College WA works alongside several of Western Australia’s leading sporting and construction organisations. Our program partners include the West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Dockers, Basketball WA, Perth Wildcats, Netball WA, West Coast Fever, Perth Glory, Football West, Perth Scorchers, RugbyWA, Western Force, Perth Lynx and Midland Brick.

These are not logos on a wall. Each partner plays a role in shaping what students learn and the experiences they have along the way. Through our Sports Development Programs, students can build their education around a sport they are passionate about, while the Construction and Trade Program connects students with the building and trade industry.

What Industry Partnership Looks Like Day to Day

The best way to understand the SEDA Difference is to look at what students actually do.

Inside a Sports Development Program

Take the West Coast Eagles AFL Sports Development Program as an example. Students work towards a Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation alongside General level WACE courses in Physical Education Studies, English, and Careers and Employability. They also complete First Aid, CPR, and coaching and officiating accreditation.

The Areas of Study are built around real roles in the sport industry. In “The Official”, students complete officiating courses and learn what it takes to officiate at a grassroots level. In “The Community Sports Coach”, they develop their skills through coaching sessions led by industry professionals, then put their learning into practice by delivering entry-level coaching programs on behalf of the West Coast Eagles one day per week, helping grow the game in the community. In “The Dream Team”, they design their own sports team and finish with a team launch and mock press conference.

Then there are the opportunities that only an industry partner can offer through our Endorsed Programs that are completed 1 day per week. For example, our West Coast Eagles students can complete work placements with the club, work in fan activation and community development at home games, coach and officiate at Naitanui Cup Carnivals, tour Mineral Resources Park, and deliver primary school clinics on behalf of the club. They also hear from West Coast Eagles guest speakers on topics that link directly to their Areas of Study.

For students in the South West, this program is also available through our Bunbury MultiSport campus.

Inside the Construction and Trade Program

The Construction and Trade Program was designed for students who want the practical skills and knowledge needed to obtain an apprenticeship in the building and trade industry. Midland Brick partners with SEDA to deliver the program, giving students real life learning experiences across a wide range of trades, along with potential work placements. This variety helps students work out which trades interest them most.

In Year 11, students spend one day per week completing their Certificate II in Construction Pathways, delivered in conjunction with SkillHire in Forrestfield. They also gain their White Card and Senior First Aid. In Year 12, students focus on the trade they are most passionate about, with support to pursue options such as a school based apprenticeship or traineeship, TAFE courses and micro-credentials, depending on availability.

Hands-on learning runs right through the program. Students complete a range of practical projects in the CTP Hazelmere workshop, including mock bathrooms and stud walls. They then apply these skills during Community Work Days, designing and constructing sustainable structures for community members and organisations in need. In Year 12, students put their learning into practice on a regional camp, delivering a real construction project with a local not-for-profit organisation. Our community partner Milwaukee supports their learning with access to world-leading tools and essential safety resources.

SEDA has also launched a Women in Construction Scholarship, supported by NAWIC WA. It provides a $5,000 annual contribution, industry placements guided by female supervisors, and access to mentoring and networking events for emerging women in construction. You can find more about this and other opportunities on our Scholarships.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

At SEDA, learning is not limited to a classroom. It happens in genuine workplace and community settings, in collaboration with teachers and industry professionals, through our endorsed program options and industry engagement opportunities every week.

Our community partners help make this possible. Clubs and venues such as East Perth FC, South Fremantle FC, Subiaco FC, Perth Netball Association and Southwest Sports Centre provide campus facilities for everyday learning and offer workplace learning opportunities. The Perth Redbacks and Warwick Senators give students the chance to volunteer and complete workplace learning at NBL1 games, as well as gain Aussie Hoops coaching qualifications. 

Students may step outside their comfort zone and make mistakes in these settings. That is where the real learning takes place, and our teachers support them every step of the way.

Why This Approach Works

Industry partnerships only make a difference when students are supported to make the most of them. That is why SEDA uses a “one teacher to one class” approach. It allows teachers to take on a true mentoring role, getting to know each student and their individual goals.

Because of our connection to industry, we also know the personal qualities and transferable skills that employers look for. We place as much importance on developing these skills as on academic progress. Through a tailored approach known as MyPLAN, each student’s teacher helps them develop these valuable skills and set a clear pathway towards their future. Students have a dedicated timetabled session each morning to plan, practise and reflect on their daily learning. At regular MyPLAN meetings, they share their growth, discuss their overall progress with their teacher and identify the next steps towards their goals.

Where the SEDA Difference Leads

The real measure of any approach is where it takes students. SEDA graduates go on to study and work across a broad range of industries, including sport and recreation, sport management, building, construction and trade, education, event management, community development, healthcare and more.

Further education pathways are supported through partners including Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Skill Hire and iVET. Graduates can also continue their studies through a Dual Diploma program with SEDA Group (RTO 22503).

Is SEDA the Right Fit for You?

If you want your final years of school to be hands-on, connected to real industry and shaped around what you care about, the SEDA Difference could be the right fit. Selection into our programs is based on an online application and interview process, and you can check whether you are eligible on our Student Eligibility.

The best way to find out more is to see it for yourself. Register for an Information Evening, explore our Educational Programs, or apply now to take the first step.