Welcome to Term 2!

VET Pathways – 2025 Subject Selection Support for Year 10 Students

As Term 2 begins, our Year 10 students are taking important steps toward their senior studies. At the end of last term, they had the opportunity to hear from Heads of Department and senior students about the subject offerings available in Years 11 and 12. This informative session helped students gain valuable insights into their future pathways.

As part of the subject selection process, students will now spend dedicated time in their Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways classes exploring and selecting their subjects for 2025. One key area of focus is the Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities offered both at NRSHS and through external providers.

What is VET?

VET courses give students the chance to gain real-world skills and nationally recognised qualifications while still at school. These qualifications can lead to employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

Some VET courses are delivered within the regular timetable structure, while others take place one day per week, either on-site or at external locations. When a one-day course is selected, students are allocated a ‘Study’ line across three elective periods each week, helping them catch up on any classwork missed while attending their course.

 VET Offerings at NRSHS – 2025

Courses during HAWKS (Wednesday Periods 3 & 4)

All Year 10 students must choose one:

• Certificate II in Active Volunteering
• Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Courses Offered as Electives During Timetabled Classes

• Certificate II in Self Awareness and Development (Blueprint Career Development; RTO 30978)
• Certificate II in Active Volunteering
• Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• Certificate III in School Based Education Support
• Certificate II in Sport Coaching (Binnacle Training; RTO 31319)
• Certificate III in Fitness (Binnacle Training; RTO 31319)
• Certificate II in Tourism (pending scope approval)

One-Day Courses Delivered at NRSHS

• Certificate III in Hospitality
• Certificate III in Aviation Remote Pilot (Aviation Australia; RTO 30770)
• Health Bundle (offered through iVET; RTO 40548):
• Certificate II in Health Support Services
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

One-Day Courses Delivered Off Campus

• Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (MTA Institute at Glenmore SHS or CQUniversity TAFE)
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (Axial Training at NRSHS & SMW or CQUniversity TAFE)
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology (CQUniversity TAFE)
• Certificate II in Autonomous Technology (CQUniversity TAFE)
• Certificate II in Salon Assistant (CQUniversity TAFE)
• Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance (Aviation Australia)
• Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Yadaba Nunthi – via Glenmore SHS)

? More Information

Full details about each course can be found in the 2025 Senior Subject Handbook, available on our school website under:
Support and Resources > Forms and Documents > 2025 Senior Handbook
? Access it directly here

Need Help or Have Questions?

Please feel free to contact:

Bronwyn Fechner
Head of Department – Vocational Education and Training
bfech9@eq.edu.au |  (07) 4924 7888

Let’s work together to support our students in making informed, future-focused decisions!

Bronwyn Fechner 

HOD VET (Vocational Education and Training)