North Lakes State College delivers—as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31420) and in partnership with external RTO's—to deliver a number of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses that focus on providing key practical skills and knowledge for our students to help them to be ready to complete practical learning and move directly into the workforce with nationally recognised qualifications.
Graduating year 12 with a VET qualification is a great way to help students' have an advantage over others when applying for work, further study or potential entry into University Programs or Apprenticeships, etc.
VET courses also contribute up to 8 credits towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). This varies depending on the level of qualification completed (Cert I, Cert II, Cert III, etc.)
One (1) completed VET course—at a Cert III level or higher—when combined with four General Subjects may also contribute towards an attainment of a Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) that is used for University Entrance.
North Lakes State College currently delivers in 2023 as an RTO, a number of qualifications including:
- Certificate I Hospitality
- Certificate I Sport & Recreation
- Certificate II Dance
- Certificate II Financial Services
- Certificate II Workplace Skills
- Certificate II Skills for Work & Vocational Pathways
- Certificate II Outdoor Recreation
- Certificate III Business
- Certificate III Hospitality
- Certificate III Screen and Media
North Lakes State College works in partnership and agreement with other Registered Training Organisations to provide access to certificate qualifications in:
- Certificate II Health Support Services (VETIS Funded Program)
- Certificate II Sports Coaching (VETIS Funded Program)
- Certificate II Supply Chain Operations (VETIS Funded Program)
- Certificate II Automotive Vocational Preparation (VETIS Funded Program)
- Certificate II Engineering Pathways (VETIS Funded Course)
- Certificate III Allied Health Assistance
- Certificate III Fitness
- Certificate III Education Childhood Education & Care
- Certificate IV Fitness
- Certificate IV Crime and Justice Studies
VETiS Funded Courses
Students who wish to undertake a VETiS course need to be fully aware that they can only undertake one VETiS course that is funded under the VETiS stream list. The qualifications that have been listed by industry as leading to employment are only of a Certificate I or II level in specific key skill shortage areas.
Students need to indicate their interest by contacting the Head of Department (Senior Schooling) to investigate options (TAFE At Schools etc.). The School RTO cannot access the VETiS funding.