Vocational education in Australia, known as Vocational Education and Training (VET), focuses on providing practical skills and knowledge tailored to specific trades and professions. VET programs are designed and taught to equip students with the skills needed for employment.
VET courses often include hands-on training, apprenticeships, and work placements, allowing students to gain real-world experience. Qualifications offered at St Patrick's College range from Certificates I to IV to a Diploma, each providing different levels of expertise and career outcomes.
St Patrick's College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45734) and offers a Certificate I in Workplace Readiness (BSB10120), which is undertaken in Year 10, and a Certificate III in Business (BSB30120). Please see our
VET Student Handbook 2025 SPC.pdf for information about our policies and procedures.
We also offer a wide range of certificate courses from external providers in a range of modes.
Certificates offered at our campus as a senior subject:
Diploma of Business (BSB50120) - Get Set Education (RTO 45252)
Certificate I in Construction (CPC10120)/ Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220) - Bluedog Training (RTO 31193)
Certificate II Engineering Pathways (MEM20422) - Bluedog Training (RTO 31193)
Certificate III Hospitality (SIT30622) - Smartskill (RTO 5710)
Certificate II Sport and Recreation (SIS20122)/ Certificate III Fitness (SIS30321) - Binnacle Training (RTO 31319)
Certificates accessed online:
Certificate IV Crime and Justice (10971NAT) - Unity College (RTO 32123)
Certificate II Sampling and Measurement (MSL20122) / Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30122) - ABC Training (RTO 5800)
Workplace Learning
Students are encouraged to participate in Work Experience or Structured Work Placement to assist in their transition from school to work.
TAFE at School
St Patrick's College supports students to attend TAFE at School Certificates during the senior phase of learning to assist students planning to transition from school a variety of trades.
School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) provide an opportunity for students generally in Years 10, 11 and 12 to undertake employment-based training while continuing full-time enrolment in a school program.
For more information about our Vocation and Education Pathways please phone the College to speak with Mrs Anita Goldie - Assistant Principal Curriculum and Student Futures or Mrs Maree McNaught - Work Placement Officer.