VET Curriculum Frameworks
NESA has developed curriculum frameworks for four industries. Within each framework there are a number of courses. Each VET Framework course is worth 2 units (240 hours) these may contribute towards the ATAR. Students may wish to study more than one of these courses as part of their 12 Preliminary units. A maximum of one course only can count towards an ATAR. You must undertake a work placement to complete these courses successfully.
The courses below with an asterix (*) will include a written examination in the Higher School Certificate in addition to the other requirements of the course if you wish for this course to count for an ATAR. The courses on the right will be offered at Queanbeyan High School in 2023. The teachers of these courses have been trained and assessed to the relevant industry standards.
Note:
Students are not permitted to study more than one TAFE subject
Courses currently run on a Wednesday.
This timeslot may change in 2023.
Courses offered at Queanbeyan High School:
Assistant Dance Teaching
Construction*
Hospitality*
Manufacturing and Engineering
Sport & Recreation - Fitness
Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
VET courses are also available at TAFE or through another RTO (eVET).
Courses that may be offered in 2024 include:
Human Services—Individual Support (Ageing)*
Hairdressing
Animal Studies
Business Services*
Automotive Pathways*
Aviation (Unmanned Flight)
Information and Digital Technology—Digital Animation*
Early Childhood Education and Care
NEW IN 2023 - Virtual Vet Courses
These courses combine teacher-led virtual classrooms with workshops and work placements across a range of exciting courses for growth industries.
The aim is to connects secondary students across NSW with the skills they’ll need to fill the jobs of the future.
Virtual VET courses offer the following benefits:
An opportunity to complete a nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification that contributes to the HSC.
The opportunity to undertake an HSC examination and have the result potentially contribute to the ATAR as a Category B subject.
A teacher-led virtual classroom.
Scheduled workshops for practical, hands-on skills (where applicable).
24/7 access to content.
Collaboration with other students around NSW via the virtual classroom environment.
Some of the courses offer access to more demanding content from higher level qualifications not usually associated with traditional VET courses for school students.
Access to leading industry software, simulated workplaces and tools.
Virtual Vet Courses on Offer
Click the name of each course below to read more about the credential and career pathways.
How does a student apply?
Students will need to speak to their school’s VET coordinator or career advisor.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) open in Term 2 of the year prior to study and close prior to the end of Term 3. It is recommended that students start conversations with their VET coordinator or career advisor as early as possible.
Students who have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) prior to the end of Term 3 will be notified of an offer of placement by the end of November each year.