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Vocational Education and Training (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 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 (eg: TAFE). VET also includes school-based apprenticeships or traineeships.

Benefits of VET

Participating in VET can provide students with:

  • Nationally recognised qualifications
  • Credit points towards the attainment of 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 and industry-recognised national qualification and points towards their QCE. Our students are able to complete SATs in a large variety of industries, including vet nursing, childcare, automotive, tourism and hospitality, engineering, beauty, hairdressing, retail, electro technology, building and construction, health and many more.

VET Qualifications

Southern Cross Catholic College offers the following VET qualifications in regular timetabled lessons at school:

Qualification
Provider (RTO)
Maximum QCE Credits Available

CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering (Year 10 only)

Townsville Catholic Education RTO: 31195

4

SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality (Year 11 and 12)

Townsville Catholic Education RTO: 31195

4

CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support (Year 11 and 12)

Townsville Catholic Education RTO: 31195

8

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (Year 11 and 12)

Townsville Catholic Education RTO: 31195

8

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Year 11 & 12) 

Binnacle Training RTO: 31319

8

SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport & Recreation + SIS20115 Cert II  in Sport & Recreation (2023 Year 11 and 12 only)

Binnacle Training RTO: 31319

8

CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction (Year 11 & 12) 

Townsville Catholic Education RTO: 31195

3

SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness + SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport & Recreation (Year 11 & 12)

Binnacle Training RTO: 31319

8

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance + HLT23315 Certificate II in Health Support Services (Year 11 & 12)

Connect 'n' Grow RTO: 40518

8

Our students may also have the opportunity to complete VET qualifications outside of school, such as on a Wednesday at TAFE North.

More information on VET within Townsville Catholic Education can be found here

Please contact Mrs Paula Bulat - Careers Officer - pbulat@sctsv.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions relating to the VET courses offered at the College.