These are available to all Year 11 and 12 students, and Year 10 students in certain cases.
Students can enrol in a Certificate III study program as a trainee or apprentice in an area of interest to them. This involves attending 1 day of paid work per week and completing the appropriate training, usually Certificate III level, in most areas of employment.
The student's timetable may be adjusted to 5 subjects to help them complete their study obligations. Most training takes between 1–2 years to complete. School based apprentices and trainees can also do paid work for 8 hours during school time.
Senior students may enrol in Certificate III, or IV level programs at various Institutes of TAFE or other providers. There are 1 and 2 year courses which start at the beginning of Year 11—with some 1 year courses available in Year 12. The student's timetable may be adjusted to 5 subjects to help them complete their study obligations.
arrange their own transport to and from the external training organisation.
provides Year 11 and 12 students’ time to consider their career options before applying to university.
Students submit an expression of interest form to the Vocational Education Department. They will finalise the placement contract and organise the necessary Education Queensland insurance documentation. Students must be covered by insurance or they will not be allowed to attend the workplace.
Information about work experience opportunities are emailed to students and through school assemblies—generally around Week 4 of Terms 2 and 4. It is an advantage if parents and students are able to provide possible work placements.
Contact the Vocational Education Coordinator for more information.