Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training Leader of Learning – Ms Paula Finlay

We provide the opportunity for students to study a Vocational Education Training (VET) course while completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC). This opportunity allows students to gain credentials from NESA for the HSC, and from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for a nationally recognised qualification.

VET courses are different from other HSC courses

They:

• are based on national training packages designed to meet industry training needs
• are competency-based assessed
• provide opportunities for practical work-based learning that will assist the student in developing the knowledge and skills required for employment, and further study.

Advantages in studying a VET subject

• National qualifications and skills
• Develops the student's capacity to make decisions and solve problems
• Helps students gain confidence and improve communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills through learning in an adult environment
• Prepares students for the workforce
• Expands post-school opportunities
• Provides the opportunity to trial a career, and helps students explore possible areas of interest, which promotes further study and work choices
• Develops self and time management
• Provides a good balance in a student’s subject selection and course rigour
• Assists the transition from school to work

VET courses offered at St Mary’s Catholic College are:

• Business Services
• Construction
• Hospitality