Pittsworth SHS offers a range of qualifications for students as part of the National Curriculum. In 2008 52% of students nationally, obtained a VET qualification. Our scope of registration as a Registered Training Organisation includes;

Core BSBOHS201A Participate in workplace safety procedures

Elective BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities

Elective BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
Elective BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others

Elective BSBWOR204A Use business technology

Elective BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information

Elective FNSICGEN305B Maintain daily financial/business documents

Elective BSBITU201A Produce simple word-processed documents

Elective BSBITU202A Create and use simple spreadsheets

Elective BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work Practices

Elective BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents

Elective BSBITU302A Create electronic presentations

Elective BSBITU203A Communicate electronically

Elective BSBSMB201A Identify suitably for micro business

Elective BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents

Elective BSBITU301A Create and use data bases

• LMF10102 Certificate I in Furnishing.

Core LMFCR0001A Follow safe working practices and policies

Core LMFCR0002A Communicate in the workplace
Core LMFCR0003A Carry out measurements and calculations
Core LMFCR0004A Work effectively with others

Elective LMFFM1001A Construct a basic timber furnishing product
Elective LMFFM1002A Operate basic woodworking machines

• 30626QLD Certificate I in Work Education.

Units of Competency:

Core GENPCD101B Develop personal profile to facilitate career planning

Core GENPCD101/02 Identify career/occupational pathway

Core GENPCD101B/03 Identify learning development pathway

Core GENPCD101B/04 Develop plan to progress career aspirations

Core GENPCD101B/05 Monitor and review career and learning development plan

• SIT10207 Certificate I in Hospitality.

Units of Competency:

Core SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers

Core SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment

Core SITXCHS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures

Core SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality knowledge

Core SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

Elective SITHFAB009A Responsible service of alcohol

Elective SITHFAB002A Operate a bar

Elective SITHFAB001A Clean and tidy bar

Elective SITXFIN001A Process financial Transactions

• ICA10105 Certificate I in information Technology.

Units of Competency:

Core ICAITU128B Operate a personal Computer

Core ICAU1129B Operate a word processing application

Core ICAU1133B send and receive information using web browsers and email

Elective ICAU1130B Operate a spreadsheet application

Elective ICAU2005B Operate Computer Hardware

Elective ICAU1132B Operate a presentation package

• RTE10103 Certificate I in Rural Operations.

Core RTC1801A Prepare for work

Elective RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules

Elective RTE1101A Support extensive livestock work

Elective RTE2118A Handle livestock using basic techniques

Elective RTE2902B Collect and record production data

Elective RTEC2309A Operate tractors

Details of the competencies covered in each qualification are listed in the

PSHS Subject selection booklet for parents and students.

The QCE

Vocational Education is competency-based learning and assessment. Qualifications achieved by students are recognised by industry for employment and on the QCE.

Certificate I earns 2 points

Certificate II earns 4 points

Certificate III is the equivalent of a QTAC ranking of 68 or an OP of 16.

A completed apprenticeship attracts a QTAC ranking of 80.

Certificate IV is the equivalent of a QTAC ranking or an OP of 6.

The PSHS Student Handbook outlines policies related to the administration of VET.

Student induction

Students receive their handbook at the beginning of a Certificate course and details are explained to them by staff.

Work Experience

Students are encouraged to undertake work experience.

Resume

All students are encouraged to complete a resume. Students in the Work Education course will do so as part of their studies.

School-based Traineeships and Apprenticeships

We currently have over 60 students signed up for either an apprenticeship, traineeship or undertaking certificate courses of study at TAFE. This means that students are able to fast-track their achievements in a chosen field and pursue their career pathways while they are still at school.

Training Awards

Each year many of our students are nominated and several of our students are recognised for their outstanding achievements in the workplace as trainees or apprentices. We are pleased to be able to recognise the great and varied achievements of our students in such diverse fields.

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This is the venue within the school where students have access to specialist staff to assist students with all VET enquiries. There are a number of computers on which students may work to complete their training modules or resumes.

Advertisements relating to VET are placed on noticeboards both inside and outside the room and current publications such as job guides and career information are available.

Other programs

· Trade Ability Program: This is a taster course conducted at school for half a day which provides students with an opportunity to try their hand at the skills involved in various metal working trades.

· School-based co-ordinator: The role of the school-based co-ordinator from The Apprenticeship Company is to visit schools and provide one-on-one advice to students with regard to opportunities in traineeships and apprenticeships.

· Youth Support Co-ordinator: The Downs Industry Co-op provides a Youth Support Co-ordinator who visits the school on a fortnightly basis to consult with individual students about their progress at school and assist them with their plans for their careers.

· Yr 10 Careers Conference and Careers Expo: This is an annual event which provides all students in Year 10 with an opportunity to examine their subject choices for Year 11 and 12 as well as possible career pathways for the future.

· Industry Breakfast: Another annual event which ties in with Careers Week, the Industry Breakfast provides us with an opportunity to meet with our local business personnel and employers to reflect on the opportunities our community offers to our students.

· Student Leadership days for both boys and girls are run by DISCO specifically for students with leadership potential and aim to provide the inspiration for these students to achieve their goals at school and beyond.