Learning in Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training (VET) at St Joseph’s Catholic High School provides students with practical, industry-aligned learning experiences that prepare them for the workforce, apprenticeships, traineeships and further training. All VET courses are delivered in alignment with NESA requirements and relevant industry training packages.

VET programs emphasise skill development, workplace readiness and applied learning, enabling students to gain nationally recognised qualifications while completing their secondary education.

Stage 6 (Years 11–12)

St Joseph’s offers a broad range of VET courses that support diverse interests and post-school pathways. Courses currently offered include:

• Construction
• Hospitality
• Business Services
• Active Volunteering
• Skills for Work
• Electrotechnology
• Entertainment

These courses combine classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience and industry-relevant assessment.

VET courses studied in Stage 6 allow students to:

• Achieve nationally recognised Certificate II qualifications
• Develop practical skills aligned with industry standards
• Undertake mandatory work placement
• Build employability skills valued by employers

Some VET courses may be completed by the end of Year 11 as part of a Pathways pattern of study, providing students with greater flexibility and employment opportunities.

Skills Developed

• Practical and technical skills
• Workplace communication and teamwork
• Problem solving and initiative
• Time management and responsibility
• Industry safety and compliance

Learning Beyond the Classroom

• Structured work placement in industry settings
• Links with TAFE, employers and training providers
• Opportunities for apprenticeships and traineeships
• Industry certification and workplace credentials