Vocational Education and Training (VET)

St Anthony’s Catholic College is committed to providing a breadth of opportunities and programs for senior school students.

The College provides opportunities for all students that will challenge and support them in setting and attaining realistic academic goals and remain committed to excellence throughout their education/schooling. Guidance is also provided to students in selecting pathways to attain skills and qualifications for a successful transition to post school life.

The Vocational Education and Training Department seeks to ensure that there is a range of high quality vocational study options for students to participate in.

What is VET?

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 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to complete qualifications at Certificate II and III level, either at school or outside of school (e.g. TAFE). VET also includes school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Please watch this clip to find out more. Our School VET Coordinator is Mr. Chris Kyle and he can be contacted by calling the College or students can ask to see him at Student reception.

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 (SATs)

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

Our College offers a number of opportunities to study VET qualifications in regular timetabled lessons. Our students also have the opportunity to access other VET qualifications outside of school.

VET FAQ's

Click HERE for a list of FAQ's