Expand Your Pathway Through Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training (VET) are programs undertaken by high school students as part of the senior school phase of learning that provides credit towards a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework.  Let's break that down: 

An extra qualification 

You can gain a nationally recognised VET qualification while undertaking Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). You receive the VET qualification from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), such as a TAFE. 

Connected to the workplace 

VET qualifications can give you industry exposure and experience in the workplace that reinforces your skills development. This connection also makes for a smooth transition between training and work. 

Units of competency  

Units of competency are the building blocks that make up a VET qualification. Each unit of competency includes specific skills and knowledge. 

Competency based assessment 

VET students are assessed as 'competent' or 'not yet competent' in each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent, you must show a consistent application of skills and knowledge to the standard required in the workplace.  

VET has never been more relevant. According to the Foundation for Young Australians 'New Work Order' report series, today's 15-year-olds are likely to navigate 17 changes in employer across five different careers. VET offers the kind of flexible training that will help young people navigate the future world of work.

VET equips young people for ten of the top 10 jobs predicted to see the fastest growth in demand in coming years, such as sales, aged care, childcare and hospitality. A VET qualification is nationally recognised and valued by employers all over the country, including some of Australia's biggest companies. VET continues to deliver great results in a range of areas and, because of its links with industry, is flexible, adaptable, practical and up to date. 

VET courses are flexible so people can do partial qualifications, short courses, and individual skill sets and units of competency, allowing them to gain the skills they need, when they need them.  For young people who are not sure what they want to do when they finish school, studying a VET course allows them to keep their options open while gaining valuable skills for the workplace. 

External Vocational Opportunities  

The external VET program offerings at MacGregor SHS are reviewed regularly to ensure the courses meet our students' interests and align to industry needs. The available courses provide real life experience and deliver practical, industry relevant training to our students. Please note that courses offered during Wednesday Period 4 can change year to year due to student demand and interest.

If you need more information on these courses, please see the Industry Liaison Officer or Head of Senior Secondary or refer to the VET Student Handbook.

*If VETiS has been used this is the Fee For Service. 

**Payment Plans are available  

Internal RTO Opportunities

We are a Registered Training Organisation and this registration enables the school to deliver certificate qualifications internally to our students. Below is a list of our scope of registration as a school provider. For further details regarding our internal VET offerings refer to the VET Student Handbook.