VET Programs

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 fix 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 Certificate I and 11 in Automotive Vocational Preparation

 

CERTIFICATE I IS OFFERED AT:

  • Guilford Young College (some students from Mackillop Catholic College and St Aloysius come to access same units of competency)
  • Marist Regional College
  • St Virgil’s College

 

CERTIFICATE II IS OFFERED AT:

  • Guilford Young College

CHC24015

Certificate II in Active Volunteering is a practical course where you will work with different groups while being of service and applying Catholic values in practice.

You will learn

  • How to interact with diverse people
  • Customer service skills
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Communication skills
  • Roles and rights of volunteers
  • About not-for-profit organisations and services

It will offer

  • Practical experience working with others in a
  • volunteering context
  • Pathways to a Diploma or a university Degree
  • The potential to achieve a Certificate II in Active
  • Volunteering
  • Pathways to a Certificate II or III in Community Services

OFFERED AT:

  • Guilford Young 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 Brendan Shaw
  • St Mary’s College (offers some units from this qualification)

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
  • Marist Regional 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 unit only)
  • Mackillop Catholic College (3 units only)
  • St Aloysius (3 units at GYC)
  • St Patrick’s College

CUA20720

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

You will learn

  • Develop a design practice from drawing to completed textile product
  • Develop skills working with textiles
  • Organisational skills needed to participate in safe work practices 
  • How to create a sustainable design practice
  • Develop skills in surface pattern design
  • Learn how to repurpose materials to design new products 
  • Create a portfolio based on fashion or interior design concepts 

 

It will offer

  • To other visual arts, craft and design job roles
  • CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals 
  • CUA40715 Certificate IV in Design
  • MSF40118 Certificate IV in Interior Design 
  • CUA31115 Certificate III in Visual Arts
  • MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

 

CERTIFICATE II OFFERED AT

  • St Mary’s 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

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

MEM20413

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 Virgil’s College 
  • St James Catholic College (3 unit only)

CHC33015

Certificate III in Individual Support 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 Individual Support


OFFERED AT

  • Guilford Young College (Students completing 1 year of study will be offered 8 units of competency)
  • St Brendan Shaw College (Students completing 1 year of study will be offered 8 units of competency)
  • Marist Regional College (5 units)

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)
  • St Virgil’s College
  • St Mary’s College
  • Sacred Heart College (4 units only)
  • St James Catholic College
  • Mackillop Catholic College
  • St Aloysius
  • St Patrick’s College
  • Marist Regional College

CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY IS OFFERED AT

  • Guilford Young College
  • St Patrick’s College
  • Mackillop Catholic College
  • Marist Regional College
  • St Mary’s College (Students access this qualification at GYC)

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)

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’s Shaw College
  • Marist Regional College

UEE22120

Certificate II in Sustainable Energy is a practical course that will teach you skills to enter the broad range of electrotechnology jobs.

You will learn

  • Safety and skills in sustainable energy solutions
  • Environmental procedures
  • Solving problems with circuits
  • Installation and setup of sustainable energy options
  • Introductory knowledge and skills to be an electrician

It will offer

  • Potential pathways to apprenticeships
  • Competencies for work entry in safety and basic skills and knowledge in electrotechnology
  • Workshop practices and development of skills in performing some basic electrical wiring of equipment
  • The opportunity to participate in testing instruments
  • The potential to receive your Certificate II in Sustainable Energy

OFFERED AT:

  • Guilford Young 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

BSB10120 | BSB20120

Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Office Admin) 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