Some students undertake vocational education and training courses while they are still at school. Vocational education and training (VET) is learning which is directly related to career pathways. Courses are developed by industry to give people the knowledge and skills they need to work in a particular job. Achievement in these courses can also be recorded on a student's senior certificate.
Students at Brisbane Bayside State College can undertake vocational education and training at school:
- as part of their school studies
- by enrolling in a course at a registered training organisation
- as a school-based apprentice or trainee.
Students at Brisbane Bayside State College can undertake Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in the following ways:
1. BBSC staff facilitate delivery for External RTO
- Undertake a formally recognised qualification offered onsite by an external RTO but facilitated by a BBSC staff member. These courses are undertaken as per normal timetable arrangements.
2. External RTO delivered at Brisbane Bayside State College
- Undertake a nationally recognised qualification offered onsite by an external RTO (see details below). These courses are undertaken at the school as per normal timetable arrangements.
3. External RTO delivered at External RTO premises.
- Undertake a nationally recognised qualification offered by an external RTO (see details below). These courses are undertaken at the external RTO location.
4. School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship.
- Undertaken as a School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship involving paid work and "on-the-job" training.
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