Some students undertake nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications while they are still at school.
VET is learning which is directly related to work. Nationally recognised qualifications are developed by industry to give people the knowledge and skills they need to work in a particular job.
Students can undertake VET at school:
- • As part of their school studies – delivered and resourced by a school that is also a registered training organisation (RTO)
- • By enrolling in a qualification with an external RTO – funded either by the Queensland Government or through fee-for-service arrangements (i.e. where the student or parent pays for the qualification)
- • As a school-based apprentice or trainee
Regardless of how it is funded, participation in VETiS does not affect a student’s access to subsidised training post-school through Career Start — even if the student has completed a Certificate III level qualification at school.
To be eligible for VETiS funding, prospective students must:
- • Be enrolled at a Queensland school in year 10, 11 or 12 (excluding international secondary exchange students) – or attending a Queensland juvenile detention centre
- • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa
Available VETiS programs
- • AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
- • CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction
- • CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
- • RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
Fees
CSTC does not take a co-contribution fee.