Vocational Education and Training
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Vocational Education and Training (VET) refers to education and training that provides students with nationally recognised qualifications that focus on delivering skills and knowledge required for specific industries. Our Year 10, 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to complete qualifications at Certificate I, II and III level, either at school or outside of school (e.g. TAFE). VET also includes school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
Benefits of VET
Participating in VET can provide students with:
- nationally recognised qualifications
- credit points towards the attainment of the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
- hands-on work experience in the industry
- work-ready knowledge and skills
- support in their transition to employment, vocational and higher education pathways
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) combine school, training and paid employment to give students in Year 10, 11 and 12 an industry-recognised national qualification and points towards their QCE. Our students are able to complete SATs in a large variety of industry areas, including vet nursing, childcare, automotive, tourism and hospitality, engineering, beauty, hairdressing, retail, electro technology, building and construction, health and many more.
VET Qualifications
Good Shepherd Catholic College offers the following VET qualifications:
| Qualification | Provider | QCE points (on completion) |
| SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality | Townsville Catholic Education (RTO 31195) | 2 |
| SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality | Townsville Catholic Education (RTO 31195) | 4 |
| BSB30120 Certificate III in Business | Townsville Catholic Education (RTO 31195) | 8 |
| CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction | Townsville Catholic Education (RTO 31195) | 3 |
|
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness |
Binnacle Training (RTO 31319) | 8 |
|
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care |
Townsville Catholic Education (RTO 31195) | 8 |
|
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support |
Townsville Catholic Education (RTO 31195) | 8 |
TAFE Certificates and Training
Our students also have the opportunity to complete VET qualifications outside of school through our Partnership with TAFE North. Please contact Donna Cole (Vet Coordinator) or Fiona Coghlan (Careers Advisor) if you have any questions relating to the VET courses offered at the College or through TAFE.
- Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- Certificate II in Health Support Services
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistant (AIN)
- Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
- Certificate II Automotive Electrical Technology
- Certificate II Engineering Pathways (Diesel Fitting)
- Certificate II in Plumbing
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology
- Certificate I in Construction
Contacts
Donna Cole
Vet Coordinator
dcole@goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au
Fiona Coghlan
Careers
fcoghlan@goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au
The Good Shepherd Catholic College community acknowledges the Kalkadoon People, The Traditional owners of the land on which our college sits. We also acknowledge and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres strait islander elders, past, present and emerging.