Vocational Education and Training

Guilford Young College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 1129). It offers Nationally recognised training across all Catholic secondary colleges in Tasmania. Students can access VET during their senior years, with clear pathways from Certificate I through to Certificate III and beyond.

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What is VET?

Students can explore VET options, just as they do other subjects, while at college. As a student of VET completing a full qualification, you will participate in work placement – working alongside the experts and see how the business/industry works.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is quality training, preparing students for the world of work – now and into the future.  Work is changing and Vocational Education and Training is keeping up with the demands of industry, redesigning the required skills and ensuring students have access and training in current technology, processes and meeting customer requirements. VET can provide students with transferable skills for all aspects of their life.

accessing VET

Students in Catholic colleges can access VET qualifications through School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships allowing them to continue at college while working part time and gaining a VET qualification. VET provides students with the opportunity to acquire workplace skills and knowledge through nationally recognised qualifications from industry-developed training packages.

APPRENTICESHIPS & Traineeships

Students can also study VET through school-based or part-time apprenticeships and traineeships. These enable Years 10, 11 and 12 students to combine work and training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification, while still attending college and working towards their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).  They can also provide a pathway into a career in a trade or other vocation, giving students a head start in their chosen occupation.

VET PROGRAMS

  • HLT33021

    Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is a practical course where you will have the opportunity to learn about the healthcare, aged care and the disability sector.

    You will learn

    • Fundamental skills and knowledge in healthcare and disability support

    • Employability skills in part-time work, while studying

    • Basic body systems and functions

    • Infection control

    • Manual handling

    • First Aid and WHS regulations

    It will offer

    • Practical experiences working in and being exposed to the healthcare and disability sector

    • Pathways to a potential industry traineeship with employers

    • The potential to achieve a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

    OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College (Students completing 1 year of study will be offered 8 units of competency)

    • St Mary’s College (at GYC)

  • ACM20121

    This qualification is an entry into the animal care industry. Students will provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics.

    You will learn

    • Animal care hygiene

    • Feeding

    • Health care

    • General animal wellbeing

    It will offer

    Pathways to:

    • Veterinary nurse

    • Animal groomer

    • Dog trainer

    • Wildlife ranger

    • Agriculture

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Brendan-Shaw College

  • AUR10120 | AUR20720

    Certificates I and II in Automotive Vocational Preparation are practical courses that can be used as stepping-stones to the automotive industry. You will have the opportunity to become involved in working on and repairing vehicles of all descriptions.

    You will learn

    • How to repair cars

    • Parts of an engine

    • Rules and regulations of servicing a car

    • Brake repairs

    • Mechanical diagnostic procedures

    It will offer

    • Potential pathways to apprenticeships

    • Knowledge of basic car servicing

    • Skills in suspension and general mechanical repairs

    • The potential to receive your Certificates I and II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

    CERTIFICATE I IS OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

    • Marist Regional College

    • St Aloysius Catholic College (3 units at GYC)

    • St Virgil’s College (at GYC)

    CERTIFICATE II IS OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

  • BSB10120 | BSB20120

    Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Business Administration) is a practical course where you will learn about office administration and how to work with clients.

    You will learn

    • The office administrative environment, scheduling and basic marketing communication

    • About managing and building relationships with relevant industry stakeholders

    • Time management skills, communication etiquette within industry and follow-ups

    • About WHS, Sustainability and Equal Opportunity as well as Discrimination Legislation

    • To improve your verbal and written communication skills

    • How to conduct yourself during professional interactions

    It will offer

    • Pathways and training requirements for employment into business administration and similar roles

    • A pathway to traineeship opportunities at the completion of the course

    • Pathways to a Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Office Administration)

    CERTIFICATE I IS OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Mary’s College

    CERTIFICATE II IS OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

  • CPC20220

    Certificate II in Construction Pathways is a practical course that offers basic construction knowledge and skills for the building, construction and joinery industry.

    You will learn

    • Basic construction knowledge

    • WHS regulations and other pieces of legislation

    • Basic building skills

    • How to conduct yourself in the construction sector

    • Hand and power tool skills

    It will offer

    • Potential pathways to apprenticeships

    • Knowledge of the construction sector

    • The chance to obtain your White Card that is valid and required on any construction site, Australia wide

    • The potential to receive your Certificate II in Construction Pathways

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

    • Dominic College (3 units only)

    • St Virgil’s College 

    • Sacred Heart College (3 units only)

    • St James Catholic College (3 units only)

    • St Aloysius Catholic College (3 units at GYC)

    • St Patrick’s College

    • Mount Carmel College ( 3 units at GYC)

  • SIT20421

    Certificate II in Cookery is a practical course that will provide industry knowledge for working in a commercial kitchen.

    You will learn

    • Foundation level cookery skills and techniques

    • Upskilling of knowledge in menu preparation

    • About seasonal and sustainable approaches to Tasmanian produce

    • How to be work ready

    • Skills and knowledge to work part-time in a commercial kitchen

    It will offer

    • Potential pathways to apprenticeships

    • Master Classes with Chefs and individuals from industry

    • Networking experiences within Industry

    • The potential to receive your Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

    IS OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • MacKillop Catholic College

    • St Mary’s College

    • St Virgil’s College

    • Marist Regional College

  • CHC30121

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will provide you with the opportunity to participate and develop skills, with the aim of working in quality early years services in the future.

    You will learn

    • To promote safe and interesting play environments for children to explore

    • To plan and assist with supervising the weekly Playgroup

    • To observe young children at play

    • To engage children in meaningful and respectful conversations and interactions with other children and adults

    • To participate in work placement in regulated early childhood centres

    It will offer

    • Practical experiences with children

    • Understanding of the importance of early years education

    • Industry experiences with family day-care educators

    • An entry point understanding of the childcare industry

    • Appropriate language and positive behaviours when working with children

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Aloysius Catholic College

    • St Mary’s College

  • CUA20720

    Certificate II in Visual arts is a practical course which enables students to develop basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice.

    You will learn

    • To develop a design practice from drawing to completed textile product

    • To develop skills working with textiles

    • Organisational skills needed to participate in safe work practices

    • To create a sustainable design practice

    • To develop skills in surface pattern design

    • To repurpose materials to design new products

    • To create a portfolio based on fashion or interior design concepts

    It will offer

    • Pathways to other visual arts, craft and design job roles

    CERTIFICATE II OFFERED AT

    • St Mary’s College

  • ICT20120

    Certificate II in Applied Digital Technology is a practical course designed for those wanting to develop the necessary digital and technology skills in preparation for work.

    You will learn

    • About computer hardware

    • Computer troubleshooting

    • How to produce documents

    • To edit digital images

    • Basic procedural and operational tasks that require digital and technological skills

    • How to perform a range of routine tasks using practical skills and knowledge in a defined context

    It will offer

    • A pathway to traineeship opportunities in Certificate III Information and Technology

    • ICT work in any industry

    • Foundational skills and knowledge to use basic applied digital technologies

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

  • DEF10117

    Working in small teams, being resilient and building leadership skills are all part of service in the Australian Defence Force and other emergency services environments (Police, Ambulance, Fire Fighting, SES). Certificate I in Defence Skills is a practical course where you will work with various individuals and groups to gain the skills required to pursue a career in these areas.

    You will learn

    • Pathways to building a resume for ADF or emergency related employment

    • Knowledge about the first year of service in ADF related environments

    • An introduction to service skills, including: camouflage and concealment, ceremonial parades, navigation, personal administration, fitness requirements, survival skills, adventure training and resilience

    It will offer

    • The potential to receive your Certificate I in Defence Skills

    • A First Aid qualification delivered by ADF Staff

    • Maritime survival and firefighting competencies

    • A chance to learn from members of Special Forces, Sub-Mariners, Air Traffic Controllers, Aid-de-comps, Technicians and Police

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

  • UEE22020

    This qualification is an entry level course for students wishing to pursue a career as an electrician.

    You will learn

    • Safety and skills in sustainable energy solutions

    • Fix and secure electrical equipment

    • Fabrication of electrotechnology components

    It will offer

    Traineeship/Apprenticeship in Certificate III in

    • Electrotechnology technician

    • Air conditioning and refrigeration

    • Electrical fitting

    • Instrumentation and control

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

    • MacKillop Catholic College (at GYC)

    • St Brendan-Shaw College

    • St Patrick’s College

    • Marist Regional College

  • MEM20422

    Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is a theory and practical course that teaches you specific measuring, welding, fabrication and machining skills that will prepare you for the metal trades/engineering industry.

    You will learn

    • To develop measuring and machining skills

    • How to read engineering drawings and plans

    • To interpret design plans

    • How to deliver a design project

    • To weld and cut, use a lathe and milling machine

    It will offer

    • A broad look at engineering pathways, including metal trades

    • An introduction into the metal trades industry

    • Skills in machining, welding, fabrication and manufacturing

    • The potential to receive your Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

    OFFERED AT:

    • Guilford Young College

    • Dominic College (3 units only)

    • St James Catholic College (3 units only)

  • SIT10222 | SIT20322 | SIT30622

    Certificates I, II, III in Hospitality are practical courses where, in being exposed to the hospitality industry, you will learn a variety of kitchen skills, including creating dishes and working as a team.

    You will learn

    • To prepare and serve espresso coffee

    • Front of house skills and technical kitchen skills

    • Customer service skills

    • First Aid

    • How to prepare simple dishes

    • How to set tables for a variety of functions

    • Technical kitchen skills

    It will offer

    • A pathway to further study, apprenticeship or immediate job opportunities

    • The potential to receive a Certificate I or II in Hospitality

    • Knowledge and trends in hospitality

    • Knowledge on hotel management, tourism, casual job opportunities and future careers

    • Basic hygiene skills

    • Skills to prepare dishes

    • Skills to clean and maintain a kitchen

    CERTIFICATE I IN HOSPITALITY IS OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • Dominic College (4 units only)

    • Mount Carmel College (4 units only)

    • Sacred Heart College (4 units only)

    • St James Catholic College

    • MacKillop Catholic College

    • St Aloysius Catholic College

    • St Mary’s College ( 4 units only)

    • St Patrick’s College

    • Marist Regional College

    CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY IS OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Aloysius Catholic College

    • St Patrick’s College

    • MacKillop Catholic College

    • Marist Regional College

    • St Virgil’s College

    CERTIFICATE III IN HOSPITALITY IS OFFERED AT

    • St Patrick’s College

  • SIS20419

    Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation is a highly practical course where you will have the opportunity to learn the skills required to safely enjoy outdoor activities and gain the qualification to be an assistant guide in a broad range of activities.

    You will train at an assistant guide level and gain competencies in many areas, including:

    • Bushwalking and navigation

    • Snorkelling

    • Sea or white-water kayaking

    • White water rafting

    • Mountain biking

    • Indoor climbing

    • Abseiling

    • First-aid

    It will offer

    • Advanced level skills in practical activities

    • Industry links to tourism and potential employment through working with Tasmanian adventure tourism providers

    • Hard and soft skills relevant to the outdoor industry

    • Skills in guiding and outdoor education teaching

    • Outdoor learning activities (up to 3 times per week)

    • Camps and expeditions

    OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Patrick’s College (Skill set in Conservation, Outdoor Recreation & Emergency Response)

  • SHB20216

    Discover Hair and Beauty as a pathway into the Hairdressing Industry. This course is specifically designed for Years 11 and 12 students with a Statement of Attainment issued for the units completed and points credited towards the TCE.

    This is a preparatory qualification which provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services.

    These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client service. The combined skills and knowledge do not provide for a job outcome as a hairdresser and this qualification is intended to prepare individuals for further training.

    You will learn

    • Hair styling

    • Braiding

    • Applying basic colour

    • Shampoo and basin services

    It will offer

    Pathways to:

    • Apprentice Hairdresser

    • Barber

    • Beauty Therapist

    • Salon Assistant

    OFFERED AT:

    • St Brendan-Shaw College

  • SIS20321

    Certificate II in Sport Coaching is a practical course aimed at growing your skills in the sport sector. The course develops key attributes that are required for careers in sport, such as being a personal trainer, a PE teacher, or general sport coaching.

    You will learn

    • Introductory skills in fitness work

    • How to upskill your abilities and develop peer activities

    • Voice projection and communication strategies

    • Strength and conditioning principles

    • How to set-up sporting activities, in which people can participate

    It will offer

    • Prepare you for teaching and training careers in sport

    • Give you real-life experiences teaching young children in sport

    • Provide foundational techniques and skills associated with delivery of gym activities

    • The potential to receive your Certificate II in Sport Coaching

    OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Brendan-Shaw College

    • Marist Regional College

    • St Mary’s College

    • St Patrick’s College

  • SIT20122

    Certificate II in Tourism is a practical course where you will learn about and be immersed in the tourism industry.

    You will learn

    • Guiding knowledge

    • Event management

    • Responsible Service of Alcohol

    • First Aid

    • Visitor information

    • Customer service skills

    It will offer

    • Industry qualifications and experiences

    • Practical skills and knowledge of the tourism industry

    • Pathway to further study, apprenticeship or immediate job opportunities

    • The potential to receive a Certificate II in Tourism

    OFFERED AT

    • Guilford Young College

    • St Patrick’s College

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