Industry Liaison Office (VET-SATs)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Latest News and Events​

2027-28 Jobs Qld – Gold Coast Future Skills (Employment by Industry)​​

Brisbane Olympics Jobs and Skills Exchange (BOJSX) Register for training and employment now for 2032​

2026-27 School Leaver Information ​

NationalCareers Institute School Leavers Support 

School Leavers Information Kit (webpage) includes resources and PDF Guides for:

• Young people
• Parents
  
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  
• People with Disability
  
• Regional, Remote or Rural School Leavers
  

​Department of Trade Employment and Training​ (DTET) ​

FAQs to our Industry Liaison Office (ILO)​​

What is V​ocational Education and Training (VET)

This learning pathway for Years 10, 11 and 12 students, may be undertaken during senior secondary. Programs are funded or fee for service accredited courses; delivered by registered training providers (RTOs). On completion, students attain a nationally recognised qualification (credit variation to Queensland Certificate of Education QCE).

Eligibility for students to access VETiS in 2027:​

VETiS is open to students in years 10,11, and 12

students can access one (1) funded opportunity at a time (e.g., a funded Certificate II or a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship).

Department of Trade Employment and Training

• VETiS Summary of Eligibility (2026-27) ​
• VETiS Qld Government Program Policy updated September 2026​
  

What is a Uniq​ue Student Identifier (USI)?

This national, individual, education identifier is created by your student online prior to enrolment in and issue of qualifications by registered training organisations in Australia (including TAFE and universities).
For details or online application, visit the USI website.  ​

Pathways and Secondary Education and Training Plan (SETP) Resources

Families can access student templates (below) for their individual SET Planning:

Career Bullseye Poster Booklet (myfuture)

Explore Your Career (National Careers Institute)

Job Seeker Resources for Students (myfuture Cover Letter, Resume, Interview Templates)

Practice Aptitude Industry Quiz by Industry​ (Australian Apprenticeships)

Australian and Queensland Government Web Resources ​

Australian Apprenticeships (Australian Government)

Department of Trade, Employment and Training (Qld Government)

Exploring Occupations (Australian Government)

Industry, Employment and Training

Training for future pathways and employment is available in these industry areas:

·         Agriculture, Animals and Conservation

·         Automotive, Transport and Maritime

·         Business and Financial Services

·         Construction and Electrical

·         Creative and Beauty

·         Digital Technology and Telecommunications

·         Energy and Utilities

·         Food Processing

·         Health and Community Services

·         Resources, Mining and Processing

·         Retail, Hospitality and Recreation

·         Manufacturing and Engineering

·         Public Sector

·         Resources and Infrastructure

·         Retails Services

·         Sport, Fitness and Recreation

·         Sustainability

·         Tourism, Travel and Hospitality

·         Training and Education

·         Transport and Logistics

Communication and Support

Gold Coast schools receive vocational education and training (VET) information electronically.
In addition to the events news (top of page), our (ILO) shares this directly to parent and student emails so you never miss an opportunity.

​How to connect with our Industry Liaison Office:

• Students can visit the ILO at meal breaks, study lessons, or appointments (school hours).

• Or simply request extra information or book an appointment via  email