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Queensland Government - Spark their future - VET in School

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Queensland Government - Spark their future - VET in School

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Studying vocational education and training (VET) is a great way for young people to gain hands-on work skills and experience that can set them up for success in many different occupations. Students can study VET at school and gain credits towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), awarded by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority to students who complete enough learning by the end of Year 12. With 96.5 per cent of Queensland students achieving a QCE or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement in 2019, many employers expect young people to hold this certification. Here's four things you can do to help your teen decide if doing VET at school is the right pathway for them to achieve their QCE.

1. Understand the possibilities

VET courses at school can give students hands-on experience of the world of work and help set them up for success when they leave school. Students can study courses in a range of industries including administration, retail, tourism and hospitality, community services and health, transport, technology, construction, utilities, mining and manufacturing. Each level of a VET qualification is worth a different number of credits towards a QCE. For example:

The maximum number of credits possible for completing a Certificate II is 4.

For a Certificate III or IV, students can earn between 5 and 8 credits depending on the number of recommended hours of learning they complete.

For school-based apprenticeships, the maximum credit available is 6.

For school-based traineeships, the maximum credit available is 8.

The number of credits a student earns towards their QCE when studying a VET course depends on the skills they learn and the hours they complete before they finish Year 12. Read the list of QCE credits and requirements for different VET courses.

2. Recognise the benefits

VET prepares students for work through practical learning. Around 60 per cent of Queensland senior students achieve VET qualifications. Some of the most popular courses are business, information and communication technology, hospitality, construction, fitness, and sport and recreation. Studying a VET course at school allows students to:

develop hands-on, work-related skills that can help make them more employable when they leave school

access learning opportunities that suit young people with more practical learning styles

achieve nationally recognised qualifications that industries are looking for

follow learning pathways that can take them on to further training, work or university.

VET isn't for everyone so it's important your teen considers all their options before making a decision about their learning pathway.

3. Consider the options

Students can learn workplace skills for many different occupations through studying VET courses while earning points towards their QCE. Students can receive their training at school if their school is registered to deliver the training or from an outside training organisation.
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Teens can start an apprenticeship or traineeship while they are still at school, generally in Years 10, 11 or 12, while studying for their QCE. There are more options than you think with apprenticeships and traineeships available in many industries including aviation, beauty, health, tourism and travel, telecommunications, library and museum services, printing and graphic arts, conservation and land management, business, boating and marine, and real estate and property management. Students who do a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship can:

study at school and get on-the-job experience while being trained and working towards a qualification in a trade (apprenticeship) or occupation (traineeship)

be trained in trades like electrical, plumbing, cabinet-making or automotive and industries like business administration, information technology and tourism

gain skills towards a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate II, III, or higher)

have the chance to build a relationship with a potential employer for when they leave school

gain skills and experience to help them go on to university down the track.

Certificate courses
Students who study a VET course while still at school can:

earn a nationally recognised qualification from Certificate I up to Certificate III

study areas such as health, hospitality, horticulture, community services or engineering

receive their training at school if their school is registered to deliver the training, or from an outside training organisation

gain skills and experience to help them go on to university down the track.

A combination of VET and school subjects
Your teen doesn't have to do either a VET course or school subjects - they can combine both and keep their options open. Talk to your child's school to come up with a learning pathway that works for your child and read these stories to learn more about the different learning pathways young people can take in their senior years.

4. Talk to the school

The school guidance officer, along with your teen's teachers and support staff, can help you and your teen understand the different VET pathways available at the school. In Year 10, the team at your child's school will work with you and your teen on their Senior Education and Training Plan (or 'SET plan' for short). This process is the ideal time to explore the different learning pathways available for your teen to study during their senior years. School websites also have information about the VET courses they offer. To make the most of your conversation with your teen's school, do some research before you contact the school and write down the questions you'd like to ask.
Students with individual learning needs
If your child has a disability or additional learning needs, schools can make adjustments to suit your child's needs and support them in continuing to learn alongside their friends of the same age. Speak to your child's school about the kinds of adjustments the school can make to support your teen and also what you and your teen should consider when deciding on the best pathway for your teen in the senior years. For some of you, the Autism Hub and Reading and Writing Centre may be a useful place to gather information to help you support your child's learning. At the end of Year 12, students on individualised learning programs receive a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) which is an official record that students have completed at least 12 years of education and provides a summary of their skills and knowledge they can present to employers and training providers.
Download tip sheet: Different pathways for different young people

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Doing VET In School Can Help Your Teen Get Their QCE | Spark their Future

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Doing VET in school can help students earn points towards their QCE while they explore a pathway to a career they enjoy.

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See attached the presentation from the Senior Information Evening (23 June).

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TAFE at School released their price list every year. Please view this document to see their price list for 2025. If you have any questions regarding prices or VETiS, please contact Alisha Caddies or Robyn Bradford.

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GET MORE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL WITH TAFE AT SCHOOL - GREATER BRISBANE REGION PRICE LIST 2025 If you're a Year 10, 11 or 12 student, you may be able to complete a TAFE Queensland qualification while you're still at school. Choose from a variety of certificate to diploma courses in a range of study areas from construction to community services, hospitality to healthcare and everything in between. Prices are correct at the time of publication, April 2024, and are subject to change at any time without notice. For current price information, please visit tafeqld.edu.au. National training packages are subject to change, which can sometimes affect articulation processes. All courses are subject to viability at the discretion of TAFE Queensland.

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Rochedale SHS Senior School Staff Contact List

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Rochedale SHS Senior School Staff Contact List

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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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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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Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

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Information for training providers about the VETiS program.

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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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Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

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The QCAA develops syllabuses across a range of learning areas. You can choose from General subjects, Applied subjects and Short Courses.

Learning areas

QCAA senior subjects are grouped into eight learning areas.

English

Health and Physical Education

Humanities and Social Sciences

Languages

Mathematics

Sciences

Technologies

The Arts.

Each subject syllabus details what you will learn and how you will be assessed.

A-Z senior syllabus lists

From 2024, the QCAA is transitioning to a revised suite of senior syllabuses, starting with Applied syllabuses.

A-Z lists of senior syllabuses relevant to each year level are available on the QCAA website at the following links:

General subjects prepare you for tertiary study, further education and training and work. They include Extension subjects and Senior External Examination syllabuses.

They may contribute up to 4 credits per subject towards your QCE.

General subjects may also contribute to an ATAR.

Applied subjects focus on practical skills and prepare you for further education and training, and work.

They may contribute up to 4 credits per subject towards your QCE.

One Applied subject may also contribute to an ATAR when combined with four General subjects.

Short Courses provide a foundation for further learning in a range of areas.

They may contribute one credit per course towards your QCE.

Short Courses do not contribute to your ATAR.

Senior syllabus development

The QCAA develops, approves and revises syllabuses for senior subjects. The syllabus for each subject describes what you'll learn and how you'll be assessed.

There are common factors that underpin QCAA syllabuses.

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The QCAA develops syllabuses across a range of learning areas. You can choose from General subjects, Applied subjects and Short Courses. QCAA senior subjects are grouped into eight learning areas. English Health and Physical Education Humanities and Social Sciences Languages Mathematics Sciences Technologies The Arts.

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Rochedale SHS Senior Subjects and Prerequisites List

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Year 10 Students Career pathways Many career paths are available to you after you finish high school, and some can even give you a head-start on your career while you're still at school. The right pathway for you depends on your interests, career aspirations and personal learning style.

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This booklet is released by TAFE every year to show the courses available in the Greater Brisbane area. Contact Alisha Caddies or Robyn Bradford for more information about TAFE at school.

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GET MORE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL WITH TAFE AT SCHOOL If you're a Year 10, 11 or 12 student you may be able to start and complete a TAFE Queensland qualification while you're still at school. Choose from a variety of certificate I to diploma courses from a range of study areas from construction to community services, hospitality to health care and everything in between. This guide provides information on all TAFE at School courses offered in the Greater Brisbane region. To submit an application for a TAFE at School course, visit www.tafeapply.com. You'll need the application code for the course in the location you want to apply for. These can be found at the back of this guide. You will also need your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) numbers. If you don't have a USI yet, head to www.usi.gov.au to get one. Please note: You will need to zoom in on the QR codes in the digital guide order for them to register.

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QTAC 2026 Year 10 Guide

This booklet is released from QTAC to show the career pathway and tertiary prerequisites for 2026.

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Rochedale SHS Senior Subject Information Guide

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Year 10 Set Plan Booklet 2024.

Students are working towards the completion of this booklet during their IDP classes.