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Explore the 2027 TAFE at School Course Guide to discover available courses, QCE credit opportunities and pathways into further study and employment.

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TAFE at School Course Guide - Greater Brisbane Region

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Get a head start on your future with TAFE at School. Gain a nationally-recognised qualification while you’re still at school and graduate job ready, giving you a head start on your career or future st

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Students can discover key information about tertiary study, applications and important key dates to help plan for next steps after school.

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The student should:
• understand their responsibilities in relation to work experience, including following all workplace health and safety procedures and complying with all reasonable directions given by their work experience supervisor
• commit to work experience by attending every day, arriving on time, performing their duties to the best of their ability and participating enthusiastically in workplace activities
• contact the work experience coordinator if the student has any concerns about their work experience provider.

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Parent / Carer Work Experience Responsibilities

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Parent / Carer Work Experience Responsibilities

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The parent/carer should:
• provide any information about medical conditions and/or medication relating to the student for inclusion on the work experience agreement which may impact on the safety of the student or the safety of others in the workplace
• understand their responsibilities regarding transportation of their student to the work experience location and notifying the school and work experience provider if the student is unable to attend work experience
• understand they are responsible for all expenses related to their student’s participation in the work experience placement

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About the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

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About the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

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Working towards a Queensland Certificate of Education gives students the skills they need for the future whether they plan to do further study, learn a trade, or find a job after Year 12.

The QCE is internationally recognised and a sign of personal and academic success.

QCE students can choose from a wide range of study options: QCAA General and Applied subjects, QCAA Short Courses, vocational education and training courses, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and other courses like university subjects studied at school.

To receive a QCE, students must achieve the set amount of learning, at the set standard, in a set pattern, while meeting literacy and numeracy requirements.

How students are assessed in QCAA subjects depends on what they study. QCAA General subjects have three internal assessments (set and marked by schools) and one external assessment (set and marked by the QCAA). In most subjects, the external exam contributes 25% to the final subject result. In Mathematics and Science subjects it's 50%.

QCAA Applied subjects have four internal assessments (set and marked by schools). Except Essential English and Essential Mathematics, which have three internal assessments (set and marked by schools) and one common internal assessment (set by the QCAA and marked by schools).

QCAA Short Courses have two internal assessments (set and marked by schools) while assessment in vocational education and training subjects varies depending on the certificate or course.

The QCAA has processes in place to quality assure internal and external assessment. So, students, parents, carers and schools can be confident that results are reliable and comparable across schools.

Students' final subject results are published in their learning account in December along with their Senior Statement and QCE.

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Working towards a Queensland Certificate of Education gives students the skills they need for the future whether they plan to do further study, learn a trade, or find a job after Year 12. The QCE is internationally recognised and a sign of personal and academic success.

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Applied subjects are suited to students who are interested in vocational education and training, or work.
There are no eligibility requirements to choose Applied subjects.
A maximum of one Applied subject can count towards an ATAR.

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Thursday 5 March 2026

Topics Discussed:

Year 10 Curriculum

Year 11/12 Curriculum

QCE & ATAR Information

Health and Wellbeing

Work Experience

Camp

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Monday 27 July

Year 10 will attend the Careers Expo during STRIVE

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Monday 26 - Friday 30 October

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Brisbane Careers & Employment ExpoQueensland’s largest Careers & Employment Event is open on May 24 & 25, 2024 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Expo will host over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Entry’s Free. The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training options. The Expo is packed with Free advice, you can…

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Students and families have the opportunity to attend a great FREE event held at the Brisbane Showgrounds.

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Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo TSXPO

RICC, Brisbane Showgrounds

Saturday 19th July, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 20th July, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm

Proudly supported by

The 2025 Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo TSXPO is proudly supported by

Contact us today for information about a Careers Event near you! Enquire now!

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Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo TSXPO

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Australia's Largest Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo. Find your passion this July at 42nd Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo TSXPO Brisbane.

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This website is an excellent tool for exploring possible future pathways.

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myfuture - Australia’s National Career Information Service | myfuture

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Shape your future with myfuture – sign up or log in to Australia’s National Career Information Service.

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Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

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Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

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A poster summarising the requirements to attain a QCE

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An ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is one method used by universities to allocate places in undergraduate courses.
To be eligible for an ATAR, you must study at least

5 general subjects OR

4 general subjects plus 1 applied subject OR

4 general subjects plus one Cert III or higher

AND you must pass Units 3 and 4 of English, Literature or Essential English.
QTAC will calculate the best possible ATAR for you, based on your subject combinations.

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Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

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Broaden your horizon to a future filled with opportunities ATAR Registration ATAR Registration applicationQTAC Application applicationQTAC Application Key D ...

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General subjects are suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond school that lead primarily to tertiary studies or to other further studies.

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Internal VET subjects are vocational courses (e.g. Certificates I, II or III) that are facilitated by Holland Park SHS teachers and are included in the HPSHS timetable.

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Internal VET Qualifications offered at Holland Park SHS

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Internal VET Qualifications offered at Holland Park SHS

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The qualifications available to Year 11s in 2027 are:

* Diploma of Business

* Cert IV Justice Studies (See below for more information)

* Cert III in Fitness (See below for more information)

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Misconceptions about VET subjects delivered at HPSHS:
“They’re easier than other subjects”
“They’re less demanding”
“There’s no homework”

Requirements for success in a VET subject:
VET subjects are competency-based, meaning that students need to regularly attend lessons and actively participate, so that skills can be observed.
There are no exams but once an assessment is completed students may need to reattempt it before they can be deemed ‘satisfactory’ and ‘competent’ for the related unit/s of competency. This means that they will need to complete work outside of the lesson times as well as during lessons.

Things to know about studying VET subjects at HPSHS:

VET subjects are designed to train students in skills and knowledge required for the workplace. Therefore, the lessons will replicate the workplace environment as closely as possible and students will be expected to conduct themselves as they would in a workplace, i.e. by being prompt, following instructions, keeping work organised, communicating with colleagues (fellow students) and supervisors (the teacher).

All VET qualifications are made up of Units of competency – students need to achieve all of the units of competency to be awarded the Qualification.

If a student doesn’t achieve competency in all of the units, they will receive a Statement of Attainment showing the units they have achieved.

Some units of competency are found in more than one qualification. If a student is studying or has already finished qualifications that have common units, they will be awarded credit for these units BUT this may impact accumulation of QCE credit.

Some Applied subjects and VET qualifications that have similar content are considered by the QCAA as “duplication of learning”. E.g. Information and Communication Technology and Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies*. This means that if you do both subjects, you can only earn QCE credit for one of them. A full list of Applied subjects and VET qualifications considered to be duplicated learning can be found here: https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/certificates-and-qualifications/qce-qcia-handbook/2-qce/2.3-additional-vet-qce-credit-rules.

To study a VET qualification, students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI), which creates an online record of an individual’s Australian training achievements, accessible for their lifetime…

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AQF levels and the AQF levels criteria are an indication of the relative complexity and/or depth of achievement and the autonomy required to demonstrate that achievement. AQF level 1 has the lowest complexity and AQF level 10 has the highest complexity.

The AQF level summaries are statements of the typical achievement of graduates who have been awarded a qualification at a certain level in the AQF.

Click on the level below to see the details of each level's criteria.

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The AQF is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. It incorporates the qualifications from each education and training sector into a single comprehensive national qualifications framework.

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External VET courses are offered by external training providers - e.g. TAFE, or a private training organisation. They are not timetabled by Holland Park SHS, so may require an attendance plan.

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TAFE @ School Guide 2026, Brisbane.

https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/ways-to-study/tafe-at-school

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Think of your favourite shows-Look up 2 careers you see acted out. Use the websites below to find the roles. Read about their day to day work.  

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Think of your favourite shows-Look up 2 careers you see acted out. Use the websites below to find the roles. Read about their day to day work.  

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COVID-19 support(External website, Opens in new window) - information and resources. Visit Australia.gov.au for latest Coronavirus news, updates and advice from other government agencies across Australia.

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Read the article below about careers that are growing in 2025

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Read the article below about careers that are growing in 2025

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Any areas interest you? Any surprises?

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These are the fastest-growing jobs in Australia

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Care economy and technology roles are expected to be in demand in 2025, with improving economic conditions tipped to fuel hiring in retail and hospitality.

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Do you like working independently or with groups or teams of people? Think of a career that has a lot to do with people. Then think of a career that would let you work more independently. Which feels like it would work better? Why?

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Do you like working independently or with groups or teams of people? Think of a career that has a lot to do with people. Then think of a career that would let you work more independently. Which feels like it would work better? Why?

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12 Careers to consider if you love working with people

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12 Careers to consider if you love working with people

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12 Careers To Consider If You Love Working With People

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People-centric career ideas for a wide range of majors.

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Identify as an introvert? Check out these careers

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Identify as an introvert? Check out these careers

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Edited by:Erin Dunn, Managing Editor, Loans

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28 best jobs for introverts to feel the most fulfilled

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Are you an introvert wondering what career may be a good match? Here are some of the best jobs for introverts, including salary data.

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SEEK - Australia's no. 1 jobs, employment, career and recruitment site

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SEEK is Australia's number one employment marketplace. Find jobs and career related information or recruit the ideal candidate. Why settle? SEEK

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Check out the skills that employers will be requiring by 2030. What do you have that they are looking for? What can you build on?

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Check out the skills that employers will be requiring by 2030. What do you have that they are looking for? What can you build on?

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Many employers plan to prioritize reskilling their workforce

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With many workers needing new skills, four CEOs outline how organizations can prioritize reskilling and address the skills gap, for everyone’s benefit.

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School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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Queensland Training Awards

Held annually, the Queensland Training Awards showcase individuals and organisations that strive for, and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in vocational education and training. Find out all about the awards now.

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age criteria; minimum age; school timetable; working hours; paid working hours; impact on school timetable; part-time; what hours do i work; financial help; change school; expelled from school; training limits; training at school; start my career at school

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Everything you need to know including how they work, getting started, requirements, roles and responsibilities, wages, costs, financial help and completions.

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Ready for the Future: Planning your pathway

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Ready for the Future: Planning your pathway

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A great overview of the the Year 10 Senior Education and Training Planning process.

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Ready for the future: Planning your pathway

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How many subjects will I need to choose?

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How many subjects will I need to choose?

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All students must select 6 options (plus the required back-ups) from:

General Subjects

Applied Subjects

Internal VET courses

If you enroll in an external VET course, you may request to drop one internal option once you have shown your engagement and success in the VET course.

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Considering a career in medicine? Future Doctors Australia is a four-day medical work experience program for students aged 14–18. Learn from doctors, specialists and medical students, develop practical clinical skills, and gain valuable insight into studying and working in medicine.

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Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.

That's why NIE has developed the "Future Doctors Australia" program. It is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical's specialist's relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
Program Dates and Locations:
In consideration of the diverse geographical origins of our attendees participating in the Future Doctors Australia program, Our foremost priority in venue selection was to ensure that the duration of each program would be held either within the same venue or in close proximity to one another.

This deliberate choice aims to optimize the logistical aspects of the program, minimizing travel time and maximizing valuable engagement opportunities for our attendees. Furthermore, we have meticulously chosen centralized venues that are in close proximity to public transportation facilities, shops, and, of equal importance, a wide range of accommodation options. This thoughtful consideration of venue locations aims to provide the utmost convenience and accessibility, allowing our attendees to focus on the enriching program content and networking opportunities without unnecessary concerns about travel arrangements and accommodation logistics.
Sydney: 18 to 21st July 2024 (Chatswood) Melbourne: 27 to 30th of September 2024 (Venue TBA) Sydney: 10 to 13th October 2024 (Chatswood) Brisbane: 14 to 17th of December 2024 (Taringa)

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Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.

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INVITATION TO YRS 10-13 STUDENTS

WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A TRADE

PATHWAY TO INDUSTRY

School Holiday

Industry Immersion

Experience

T I M E

L O C A T I O N

C O S T

Tues 7/7- Thurs inc 9/7/2026 7:30am - 3:30pm (3Days)

OSAAP Australia Boardroom - 17 Jaybel St, Salisbury QLD

$95 per student + GST and booking fee. Limited Spaces (max 12) Pilot

Program subsidised with thanks through industry ESG investing (RRP $1Kpp)