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Vocational education

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​​What is VET?

VET stands for vocational education and training. A vocational education and training student studies national recognised certificate course/s that have a clear industry focus. For example, Certificate l in Hospitality, Certificate lll in Business or Diploma in Nursing.

Why do a vocational education and training course?

A vocational education and training course gives you industry knowledge and skills, as well as a qualification before leaving school, opening up employment opportunities.

What do I get?

  • A certificate upon successful completion.
  • A statement of attainment that lists modules completed.
  • Credit towards the Queensland certificate of education.

Certificate l - 2 or 3 credits; no partial completion.

Certificate ll - 4 credits towards Queensland certificate of education; partial completion recognised.

Certificate lll or lV - 4 to 8 credits​ towards Queensland certificate of education; partial completion recognised.

Diploma - up to 8 credits awarded; partial completion recognised.

Where can I do a vocational education and training qualification?

Trinity Bay State High School is a registered training organisation, with many RTO offerings (PDF, 178KB)​.​ Trinity Bay State High School offers students many VETiS funded qualifications through a registered training organisations, including TAFE north (located across the road from the school). ​

VET Student Handbook​ (PDF, 415KB)​​​​

School based apprenticeships and traineeships

Trinity Bay State High School supports school based apprentices and trainees.  For further information, please contact Mrs Hayley Murphy, senior secondary assistant (hmurp70@eq.edu.au). Vacancies are advertised in student notices, the school's Facebook page and in the senior secondary office.  

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Last reviewed 25 May 2023
Last updated 25 May 2023