To access all information relating to inschool pathways use this link:
VET Student Handbook
The VET student handbook can be accessed here: 2025 VET Student Handbook.pdf
This handbook contains procedural information relating to: - complaints and appeals
- recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- certification and issuing qualifications
- flexible learning and assessment procedures.
Marketing and Enrolment Information:
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Gateway to Industry School Project -Building and Construction
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Aquinas College in partnership with Construction Skills Queensland is a participating school in the Gateway to Industry School Project.The project assists the transition of young students from school to work whist completing their QCE. Key activities of the project include:
- Exposing students to try a skill, which raises awareness of paraprofessional careers such as being a Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Estimator or Building Designer.
- Exposing students to try a trade, which raises awareness of construction careers such a being a Painter, Plumber, Carpenter or Electrician.
- Transitioning selective Year 12 students to a potential apprenticeship in Year 13 through enrolment into the Hutchies Trade Ready Program where:
- students build on their construction skills
- gain practical hands on industry training.
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TAFE at School Program
Aquinas College offers students in Years 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to complete a Queensland TAFE qualification whilst still in school. Students can choose from a variety of certificate I to Certificate III courses. For more information click on the following link: TAFE School Program
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School based Traineeships and ApprenticeshipsAquinas College also offers students the opportunity in Years 10, 11 and 12 to undertake: - School based traineeships
- School apprenticeships
- Work experience
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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) are for students in Years 10,11 & 12 who want to get a head start on their chosen career pathway. SATs allow students to combine school and training with working in a real job. The Queensland Government provide public funding under the User Choice program for the delivery of training by an RTO to eligible apprentices and trainees without cost to the user.
For information on traineeships, apprenticeships and all things VET, visit #VET@AQ on Instagram or by scanning the QR code.
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For further enquiries please contact: Steven Fox – Program Leader VET and Careers stevenf@aquinas.qld.edu.au Jane Jenkins – Industry Liaison Officer janej@aquinas.qld.edu.au |