The Vocational Pathway provides students with a broad curriculum which highlights the many and varied post-school options and provides them with skills for work, particularly in the trades industry. It allows students to gain dual accreditation, in both the SACE and an industry recognised qualification, whilst still at school.
This pathway is the most flexible and may suit students who wish to enter TAFE, the Defence Force or employment. Students need to consult the TAFE guides or Defence Force entry requirements for pre-requisites.
Students studying within the Vocational Pathway are able to:
- Achieve SACE and VET qualifications
- Transition to university study by -
- completing a certificate IV qualification
- applying for foundation studies
- completing the Special Tertiary Admittance Test (STAT)
* must be 18 years of age by the 1st of February
- Meet Nationally Recognised competency based assessment standards
- Acquire industry specific skills and knowledge
- Have a tailor-made timetable, designed to maximise and individualise learning
- Work in real business or industry
- Make a smooth transition from school to work or further education and training
NASSSA website VET Courses
A wide range of VET courses are available through the northern regional schools. Students negotiate individual subject selection packages with the Vocational Pathway Manager.
- Agricultural & Science
- Certificate II Conservation and Land Management
- Certificate III Laboratory Skills
- Automotive
- Certificate I Automotive Vocational Preparation
- Certificate II Automotive Servicing Technology
- Certificate III Automotive Underbody Technology
- Construction
- Certificate I Construction – Plumbing
- Certificate I Doorways 2 Construction
- Certificate II Construction
- Certificate III Doorways 2 Construction + Brick/Block Laying (Partial)
- Certificate III Doorways 2 Construction + Carpentry (Partial)
- Certificate III Roof Plumbing (Partial)
- Electrotechnology
- Certificate II in Electronics
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- Engineering
- Certificate II in Engineering Pathways – Working towards
- Certificate III in Engineering Pathways
- Hairdressing & Make Up
- Certificate I Directions in Hair & Beauty
- Certificate II Nail Technology
- Certificate II Retail Cosmetics
- Certificate II Salon Assistant
- Certificate III Beauty – Nail Focus (working towards)
- Certificate III Hairdressing Pathways
- Certificate III Make-Up
- Health & Community Services
- Certificate II Community Services
- Certificate II Aged Care
- Certificate III Aged Care
- Certificate III Community Services
- Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
- Certificate III Health Services Assistance
- Certificate III Individual Support – Ageing and Disability
- Hospitality, Tourism & Food Processing
- Certificate II Food Processing
- Certificate II Hospitality
- Certificate II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
- Certificate III Hospitality
- Certificate III Tourism
- Information Technology & Business
- Certificate I in Information Technology
- Certificate II Information Technology
- Certificate III Business
- Certificate III Information Technology
- Certificate III Micro Business
- Music & Multimedia Industries
- Certificate I Creative Industries (Music)
- Certificate II Creative Industries (Media)
- Certificate II Music
- Certificate III in Game Development Foundations
- Certificate III Music
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation
- Certificate III Fitness
- Certificate II Outdoor Recreation
- Certificate II Sport & Recreation
- Transport Industries
- Certificate III Driving Operations
Contact: Briianka Daniels, VET and Careers Coordinator, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
