The Senior HUB

Senior students have a study space they can access before school and at lunch breaks. The HUB has a laptop charging station and a photocopier for student use. For those needing a break, there are also books and games.

In addition to being a gathering space, students also have access to career information, career conversations and can check in to discuss any issues related to their senior journey. This includes support planning their: Post-School pathway, Work Experience in Years 10-12, Resume writing and Job applications (part-time jobs included), School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship applications.

From the start of Year 11, students SET Plans are reviewed at regular intervals and their results are reviewed to ensure students are on track for their QCE. If students are not on track or if they have changed their mind about their pathway, they can come to the Senior HUB to discuss this. Where students are required to change their SET Plan, parents are advised through phone call, email, meeting or the subject change green form.

YSHS Careers and Employment Padlet

Check out our Padlet here: YSHS Careers and Employment Padlet

The Padlet is a place where parents and students can access information about careers, employment and apprenticeship opportunities, upcoming events and opportunities from work experience and university connections.

Whilst we also endeavour to send out information via email, we recommend students and parents check the Padlet regularly to review new opportunities.

VET News

School-based Trainees

One of our Year 12 students – Jaida Curran has been successful in securing a traineeship at the Prince Charles Hospital completing a Certificate III in Pathology Assistance. Jaida will work in the hospital whilst completing her training.These positions are highly sought after and we are proud of Jaida’s achievement and wish her all the best with her studies.

WHAT IS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a pathway option that students may choose as part of their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Students working towards a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) may also undertake VET.

VET in Queensland state schools contributes to the department’s strategic vision—Equity and Excellence: realising the potential of every student — the commitment to lift the performance of every student, preparing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate successfully in higher education, the economy and the broader community.

VET is study and training that enables students to acquire workplace skills, through nationally recognised training, described within an industry-developed training package. VET supports students to gain qualifications for employment and is designed to help them develop the skills they need to enter and succeed in the workplace.

VET qualifications can be undertaken in Years 10, 11 and 12 and may provide credit towards the QCE.

VET courses provide students with opportunities to:

• establish direct pathways to employment and further study

• engage in practical, jobs-focused training in nationally recognised qualifications

• experience an introduction to entry-level work in a specific industry

• build employability skills and community partnerships

• undertake structured work placement to develop understanding of how classroom learning is applied in the workplace.

Students can undertake VET at school:

• as part of their school studies – delivered and resourced by a school RTO (Registered Training Organisation)

• by enrolling in a qualification with TAFE Queensland (TAFEQ) or another external RTO

• as a school-based apprentice or trainee, whereby students combine school study, work and training as a part of their school timetable.

Some schools choose to enter into third party arrangements with TAFE QLD or external RTOs. Qualifications taught under these arrangements can be delivered in a number of ways, including:

• course material delivered by TAFEQ/external RTO trainers on school grounds

• course material delivered by school teachers (with appropriate VET qualifications) on school grounds.

Schools make decisions about the VET to be delivered by considering if the qualification:

• supports the strengths, aspirations and goals of their students

• provides a firm foundation to further training and/or education

• supports skills development in a future skills shortage area

• leads to employment outcomes

• enables students to develop 21st century skills to support work readiness

• includes opportunities for students to participate in work experience, structured work placement or industry visits.