Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Vocational education and training is learning that relates directly to work. Courses are developed by industry to give people the knowledge and skills they need to work in a particular job.

Students can undertake vocational education and training at school:

• as part of their school studies
• as a school-based apprentice or trainee.

Courses offered at St Clare’s

Construction, Hospitality and Sport Coaching

Other courses can be studied through the TAFE TVET program.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow students in Years 11 and 12 to work as paid employees while studying for their HSC. The benefits of undertaking a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship include:

• receiving an education and a job
• being a step ahead of the competition for jobs
• learning the latest knowledge and skills
• getting paid while learning
• working towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification
• gaining hands-on experience in a real job
• gaining the skills and experience to prepare for tertiary study
• experiencing a great way to move from school to work.