Latest News and Events
Current vocational education and training (VET) event and resource details follow
Term 3 Week 9 VET Bulletin – Industry Liaison Office for senior students
13 Sep until Nov: Energies 25 HOTA senior secondary visual art exhibition
20 Sep Experience Gold Coast – Spring Holidays What's On
26 Sep GCTC Currumbin – VETiS course close date starts 7 Oct
29 Sep Southern Cross University Early Offer Program applications close
6 Oct EOI due SATs Hospitality or Commercial Cookery – Kurrawa SLSC
14 Oct Start Metro South Health: hospital roles program
17 Oct Applications close Lendlease EHS Trainee Full-time New Role Jan 2026
2025 ADF Work Experience Program – Semester 2 Program Dates and contact for application
Qld
Police Service – Recruitment Information Year 12 graduates
2027-28 Jobs Qld – Gold Coast Future Skills (Employment by Industry)
Other 2025 National Careers Institute school leaver resources
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders
Parents and Guardians Guide
Support for young people with disability
FAQs to our Industry Liaison Office (ILO)
What is Vocational 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).
VET Options for Year 10 - 12 students:
- Certificate I or II: industry introduction programs; approx. 6-12 months duration depending on qualification
- Certificate III, IV or Diploma: fees payable to training providers; approx. 12-18 months duration depending on qualification
- School-based Apprentice-Traineeships: earning and learning 'bundle' - school timetable, paid work one school day and outside school hours, plus, Certificate III industry qualification for contract duration.
What is a Unique 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
All Gold Coast schools receive career pathways and vocational program information electronically (via email).
Our Industry Liaison Office shares this to families via:
- Emails direct to parents and students
- VET Bulletin quarterly email distribution per term; application, program and event highlights
- Job Boards online updated school-based and school leaver apprentice or trainee vacancies
- Informal Chats ILO office student meal breaks
- Student and Parent Appointments phone or on campus during school terms
Student Service Hub (staff can assist you make your ILO appointment for the ILO calendar directly), or,
Send your enquiry or appointment request direct to the ILO Office email.