TAFE and training

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Students don't have to wait until they finish school to pursue their interests. Instead, they can enroll in Certificate I, II, or III courses offered by various Registered Training Organisations (RTO) like TAFE during years 10, 11 & 12. By doing so, students can obtain a nationally-recognised qualification while still in school and graduate with the skills needed for a job or further studies. These courses typically run for four terms and begin at the start of the school year, although RTO's may have mid-year or termly intakes available.

Certificate courses are for students who want to transition directly into the workforce or pursue vocational training after completing school. However, it's important for students attending off-campus training one day a week to have excellent time management skills. They will need to stay on top of the content they miss at school by effectively communicating with their teachers.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A USI is your individual education number. The USI stays with a student for life and allows students to access their enrolment and achievement record online through the USI Transcript Service for all vocational education and training (VET) undertaken in Australia. 

If you're at university, TAFE or doing other nationally recognised training, including while you are at school you need a USI. Without one, you can't get Commonwealth financial assistance or your qualification or statement of attainment.

To get a USI please go to usi.gov.au External link - students will need one form of identification to create a USI along with their personal email (not @eq.edu.au) and mobile number.

Sharing your USI with education or training providers

The student must then provide the USI details to their training provider (school RTO, TAFE or other training provider) or they will not receive a statement of attainment or qualification certificate.

VETiS Funded Courses

Some students undertake nationally recognised vocational education and training qualifications while they are still at school (VETiS). Some VETiS qualifications delivered at Miami State High School or by an RTO will be funded by the VET investment budget.

VETiS qualifications funded by the VET investment budget are listed on the Priority Skills List External link and are at the certificate I and II level. Students are eligible to complete one VETiS qualification funded by the VET Investment budget.

While students can undertake a VETiS qualification the school or another RTO provides, it is important to understand that once a student undertakes a qualification funded by the VET Investment budget, they are no longer eligible for further funding.

Please note: Information and prices are subject to change without notice, please contact the provider before enrolling into the course.

TAFE Skills Taster and Trade Taster Program

TAFE Skills Taster and Trade Taster programs allow eligible high school students to try a course without committing to a full qualification or apprenticeship. This lets them find out if a course is the right option for them or test out a potential career path they are considering following in the future.

The program is delivered one day per week for nine weeks at a Gold Coast TAFE campus. Students participate in units aligned to a specific area over the course of a school term, gaining a deeper understanding of a qualification that assists them in making an informed decision when choosing a TAFE at School course or continuing with further studies in the future. Best of all TAFE Skills Taster and Trade Taster is fully funded by the Queensland Government.

Certificate Courses

Diploma Courses​

Diploma courses are for students in year 11 & 12 who enjoy academic rigour. These courses can assist students to transition straight into the workforce or pursue university programs that are less competitive and have lower ATAR requirements. Diploma courses take up to 2 years to complete and begin at the start of year 11. Upon successful completion, students may gain direct entry into a bachelor's degree program with credits granted at some of Australia's top universities.

Please note: Information and prices are subject to change without notice - please contact the provider before enrolling in the course.​

Contact

If you'd like to find out more about certificate or diploma courses, contact Mrs Raechelle Hart - Industry & Vocational Training Officer at rhart134@eq.edu.au