Latest News and Events
Term 4 Week 9 VET Bulletin – Industry Liaison Office for senior students. FAQs, Job Boards, Resources, complied by our ILO Office, delivered via email to senior student and parent emails.
2026 ADF Work Experience Program – Semester 1 Program
available Term 1-2026
Qld
Police Service – Recruitment Information Year 12 graduates
2027-28 Jobs Qld – Gold Coast Future Skills (Employment by Industry)
2025-26
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 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.
Department of Trade Employment and Training (DTET)
FAQs and scenarios VET in Schools (VETiS) 2026
VETiS 2026 Summary of Eligibility (concise overview of requirements for staff and stakeholders)
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).
VETiS information (shared via our Industry Liaison Office) is available as follows:
Email
check student school and parent emails
Informal Discussion
Students may visit the Industry Liaison Office (meal breaks, during school hours)
Appointments
Request Industry Liaison Office meetings via email
General VETiS Enquiries
Future or current program queries here