VET / Certificate courses

This course introduces the students to the engineering trade and is designed for students interested in engineering or related work environments. Basic skills, knowledge and concepts are provided covering how to produce and modify objects using a range of equipment, tools and machinery in a modern, purpose built workshop.

For students with an interest in early childhood education, this course provides an introduction to providing care for children, planning activities, organising play and leisure as well as helping young children achieve developmental milestones.

Students are introduced to the practical skills required within the film, television and photography industry which includes creative thinking techniques, design, audio production, and vision and sound editing.

Students are provided with the skills required for general office administration, including word processing, spreadsheets, customer service, workplace communication and, workplace health and safety.

This certificate provides students with foundation skills in computers and information technology providing ICT knowledge and skills covering multi-media, interactive technology and operating systems and hardware.

Students are exposed to a variety of outdoor environments and develop skills in bushwalking, navigation, basic surfing and surf-survival as well as off road cycling and being able to maintaining a temporary overnight camp site. Through this certificate students also gain their Bronze Medallion and Skippers ticket.

This course provides students with an introduction into the requirements for working within the sport and recreation industry. Students assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions, develop and update their coaching and officiating skills and knowledge as well as learn key skills such as providing customer service and working effectively within sport and recreation environments. While undertaking this course students are also able to gain their Senior First Aid Certificate

Students are given an insight into the music industry and are able to further develop their music skills through areas such as operating professional audio equipment, developing sound editing skills and using electronic media as well as enhancing their music writing, composition and performance skills.

Students are able to realise their creative talents through the exciting field of visual arts. Students develop practical skills in painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics as well as selecting and preparing creative work for school and external exhibitions.

The Work Ready Program is offered to Year 10, 11 and 12 students. This program offers short courses that can greatly increase a student’s employability opportunities during a gap year, part-time employment or as a stepping stone into other training courses. Examples of previous Work Ready short courses include a Barista course and First Aid course.