This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the Business Services Industry. The following units are studied in this course. 

• BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment - 10 HRS

• BSBINS302 Organise workplace information - 20 HRS

• BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety - 20 HRS

• BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication - 15 HRS

• BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace - 10 HRS

• BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers - 20 HRS

• BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents - 25 HRS

• BSBTEC201 Use business software applications - 15 HR

• BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets - 20 HRS

• BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities - 20 HRS

• BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices - 15 HRS

• BSBSUS211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices - 15 HRS

• BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment - 20 HRS

• SIRXMKT001 Support marketing and promotional activities - 15 HRS 

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam 

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam 

• Work Placement 35hrs

HSC Exam

Duration: 2 hours

Typical format:  A x multiple choice, B x short answer, C & D x extended response 

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Clerical & Administration Workers

• Sales Workers; Personal or Executive Assistant; 

• Retail Assistants; 

• Accommodation & Food Services

• Health Care & Social Assistance 

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Certificate III or IV Qualifications in:

• Customer Engagement

• Business Administration

• Medical Administration

• Records and Information Management

Past Student Challenges

• Filling out forms and a variety of admin and writing tasks for other people

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:

• Those who are willing to work as a part of a team

• Those who are interested in problem solving

• Have a desire to develop their organisation and communication skills

• Have a desire to develop their ability to self-motivate

Additional Information

Further Information can be found by visiting the:

• Business Services page of the NESA website

This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level (Certificate II) qualification for employment in the Building & Construction Industry. The following competencies are covered in the course

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry - 20 HRS

• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 

• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work - 15 HRS

• CPCCCA2002 Use Carpentry tools and equipment* - 10 HRS

• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry* - 30 HRS

• CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications* - 20 HRS

• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations* - 20 HRS

• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures* - 15 HRS

• CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms* - 20 HRS

• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication* - 10 HRS

• CPCCCM2004  Handle construction materials* - 20 HRS

• CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment* - 20 HRS

• CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project* - 25 HRS

• CPCCBL2001 Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials* - 20 HRS

• CPCCBL2002 Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment* - 10 HRS

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam 

• Work Placement 35hrs

HSC Exam

Duration: 2 hours

Typical format: A x multi choice, B x short answer, C x extended response

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Assistants/Labourers; Parts/resources sales

• Engineers; Technicians & Trade

• Project Manager

• Carpenter; Joiner; Plasterer; Bricklayer

• Roof tiler; Painter and decorator; Floor finisher

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Further tertiary study at TAFE 

1. Certificate III or Cert IV 

2. Diploma / Trade qualification

• Apprenticeship &/or Traineeship

• University degrees, eg. Project Management, Engineering etc

Past Student Challenges

• Applying maths and problem solving skills to various scenarios

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:

• Interested in practical work, keen to develop their creativity & attention to detail

• Prepared to solve problems & develop skills in making quick, accurate calculations

• Are safety conscious, & keen to develop their hand-eye coordination

This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the Fitness Industry. The following competencies are covered in the course

• SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise - 40 HRS SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients - 30 HRS

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid - 20 HRS (DELIVERED EXTERNALLY)

• SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation - 20 HRS

• SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments - 15 HRS

• SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information - 20 HRS

• SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions - 20 HRS

• SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions - 25 HRS

• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety - 20 HRS

• BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers - 20 HOURS

• BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities - 20 HRS

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Exam - There is no exam with this subject.

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Personal Trainer; Fitness Instructor; Gym Operator/Manager

• Sales; Community & Personnel Service

• Leisure services officer

• Sport and recreation administrative officer

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Cert IV/ Diploma in Fitness

• Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance

• Diploma of Nutrition & Dietetics 

• Bachelor of Human Movement 

Past Student Challenges

• Realising that it isn’t ‘all prac’!

• Realising that ‘fitness work’ isn’t always with people who are already ‘fit’

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:

• People who are active and outgoing with good communication skills (or want to develop them)

• Those who enjoy working with different types of people

• Those who are interested in a career in the Fitness industry

• Those who are, or want to be, involved as a volunteer with additional specialist responsibilities in a community, representative or sub-elite sports club or exercise organisation 

This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the Hospitality Industry. The following competencies are covered in the course

• SITXWHS005 Participate in Safe Work Practices - 15 HRS

• BSBTWK201 Work Effectively with Others - 15 HRS

• SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practises for Food Safety - 15 HRS

• SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practises -  20 HRS

• SITHCCC024 Prepare and Present Simple Dishes* - 20 HRS

• SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages* - 15 HRS

• SITXCCS011 Interact With Customers - 20 HRS

• SITHFAB027 Serve Food and Beverage -  40 HRS

• SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee* - 25 HRS

• SITHIND007 Use Hospitality Skills Effectively (Holistic) - 25 HRS

• SITXCOM007 Show Social and Cultural Sensitivity - 10 HRS

• SITHIND006 Source and Use Information on the Hospitality Industry -  20 HRS

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

HSC Exam

Duration: 2 hours

Typical format: A x multi choice, B x short answer, C x extended response

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Food & Beverage Service 

• Hotel/Motel Management

• Event Management

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Barista; Food and beverage assistant

• Front office customer service officer;  Waiter

• Catering assistant

• Apprentice chef; Cook

Past Student Challenges

• Having to do the ‘dirty work’, such as cleaning, as well as the fun parts, i.e. the cooking

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Having to use initiative and be self-driven

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject

• Those interested in working in, managing, or even running a business one day, in the hospitality industry

• Those who are willing to work as an enthusiastic and cooperative part of a team, especially in a customer focused environment

• Perfectionists!

• Those who love creating ‘experiences’

The Retail Services VET pathway is offered as a Certificate 3. This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the Retail Industry. Some of the competencies covered are

Mandatory competencies:

• SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer 20 hrs  

• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 15 hrs 

• SIRXWHS002 Contribute to workplace health and safety 15 hrs

• SIRXRSK001 Identify and respond to security risks 15 hrs

• SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer 15 hrs

• SIRXSLS002 Follow point-of-sale procedures 20 hrs

• SIRXIND001 Work effectively in a service environment 20 hrs

• SIRXCOM002 Work effectively in a team 15hrs

Potential/Example Elective competencies

• SIRCCCS001 Interact with pharmacy customers 20 hrs

• SIRCIND001 Work effectively in a community pharmacy 20 hrs

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations 

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Exam

Duration: 2 hours

Typical format: A x multi choice, B x short answer, C x extended responses 

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Frontline sales; Promotions; Shop assistant

• Customer service representative

• Retail supervisor; Sales supervisor

• Merchandise coordinator

• Store manager; Business ownership

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Certificate III in Retail

• Certificate II in Community Pharmacy

• Certificate IV in Retail Management 

• Visual Merchandising - Diploma

• Business Management - Cert IV / Diploma

• Logistical Management - Cert IV / Diploma

Past Student Challenges

• Having a low tolerance for ‘people’

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject

• If you’re a ‘people-person’!

• Desire to develop your critical thinking and problem solving skills •

• Those who want to develop their attention to detail

• Those who enjoy working as part of a team 

This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the Sports and Recreation Industry. The following competencies are covered in the course:

• SISSSCO001 Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation-level participants - 25 HOURS

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid - 20 HRS (DELIVERED EXTERNALLY)

• SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role - 25 HRS

• CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer - 20 HRS

• SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations - 10 HRS

• SISSSOF003 Officiate sport competitions elective - 25 HRS

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

• Work Placement 35 hours

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• Work Placement 35 hours

HSC Exam - There is no exam with this subject.

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Coach, assistant coaches, manager, trainer, statistician in community sports clubs

• Recreation assistants; Sports facility attendants

• Leisure services officer

• Sport and recreation administrative officer

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Cert IV/ Diploma in Fitness

• Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance

• Bachelor of Human Movement 

Past Student Challenges

• Realising that it isn’t ‘all prac’!

• Motivating very diverse individuals

• Choosing carefully what to say and how to say it when giving people feedback 

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject

• People who are active and outgoing with good communication skills (or want to develop them)

• Those who enjoy working with different types of people

• Those who are interested in a career in the Fitness industry

• Those who are, or want to be, involved as a volunteer with additional specialist responsibilities in a community, representative or sub-elite sports club or exercise organisation

This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the IT  Industry. The following competencies are covered in the course

• BSBXTW301 Work in a team - 15 HRS

• BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety - 20 HRS

• ICTICT314 Connect internal hardware components - 30 HRS

• ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients - 30 HRS

• BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills - 20 HRS 

• ICTSAS308 Run standard diagnostic tests - 10 HRS

• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices - 20 HRS

• ICTSAS310 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network - 25 HRS

• ICTNWK311 Install and test network protocols - 30 HRS

• ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques - 40 HRS 

• BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information - 20 HRS

• ICTICT313 Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments - 20 HRS

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam 

• Work Placement 

HSC Exam

Duration: 2 hours

Typical format: A x multi choice, B x short answer, C x extended response 

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Education & Training

• Sales 

• Computer Technician/Engineers

• Support Specialist

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Cert IV Diploma of Information Technology

• Bachelor of Information Technology

Past Student Challenges

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Working independently or in teams

• Unwilling to study during personal-time

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject

Who are interested in pursing a career in the IT Industry

This qualification is a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for employment in the Metals & Engineering industry

• MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering - 40 HRS

• MEM16006 Organise and communicate information (Prerequisite: MEM13015) - 15 HRS

• MEM11011 Undertake manual handling (Prerequisite: MEM13015 & MEM16006) - 5 HRS

• MEM18001 Use hand tools* (Prerequisite: MEM13015, MEM16006  MEM11011)- 20 HRS

• MEMPE004 Use Fabrication equipment - 20 HRS

• MEMPE002 Use electric welding machines - 20 HRS

• MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 20HRS

• MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 10 HRS

• MEMPE004 Use Fabrication equipment - 20 HRS

• MEMPE002 Use electric welding machines - 20 HRS

• MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 20HRS

• MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 10 HRS

• MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project - 30 HRS

• MEM18002 Use power tools/handheld operations* - 20 HRS

• MEMPE005 Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry - 10 HRS

• MEM07032 Use workshop machines for basic operations

• MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practises - 15 HRS

Typical School-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Observation and Questioning

• Practical and Written Tasks

• Work Placement 

HSC Exam - There is no exam for this subject.

Possible Vocational/Career Pathways

• Technicians

• Trades

• Engineering

• Sales 

Tertiary Prerequisite Possibilities

• Cert IV Diploma of Information Technology

• Bachelor of Information Technology

Past Student Challenges

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Working independently or in teams

• Unwilling to study during personal-time

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject

Who are interested in pursing a career in the IT Industry

This course is offered as a 1-Unit Board Endorsed Course for Year 11 students. It cannot contribute to your HSC but will provide valuable time to develop reading, writing, numeracy, communication, digital literacy and employability skills for students who may be considering transitioning into the workforce prior to or soon-after the end of Year 12

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks

FSKLRG09 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems

FSKLRG11 Use routine strategies for work-related learning

FSKNUM14 Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work

FSKNUM15 Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work

FSKOCM07 Interact effectively with others at work

FSKRDG10 Read and respond to routine workplace information

FSKWTG09 Write routine workplace texts

Typical School Based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

HSC Course (Year 12)

N/A

HSC Exam - There is no exam with this subject.

Possible vocational/career pathways

• Clerical, Administration &/or Retail

• Labourers

• Carers (eg. Aged, Childcare, Disability Support)

Tertiary prerequisite possibilites

• Certificate I or II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathway

• Certificate III in Retail 

Past student challenges

• Filling out forms and a variety of admin tasks for other people

• Practicing maths and problem solving skills to various scenarios

• Unwilling to practice numeracy and literacy in job-focussed scenarios

Student who do well in/enjoy this subject

• Higher likelihood of secure, ongoing employment in a variety of fields, whether full-time or part-time

• Improve your confidence to adapt in any organisation

• Be competitive and employable

Course Overview

The following courses offered by TAFE Digital in 2027 are yet to be confirmed.

In 2026, some students at Xavier studied EVET courses including: 

• Early Childhood Education and Care

• Real Estate Practice and Property

For a full list of EVET Courses available please visit the TAFE NSW Course Guide.

Typical EVET Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam

• Work Placement 35 hrs

HSC Exam

Examinations will depend on subjects being ATAR eligible. 

Please refer to TAFE NSW Course Guide for subject-specific eligibility.

Possible vocational/career pathways

Depending on the course is chosen, career pathways can be varied. It is not unusual for students to enter a pathway that may not appear directly relevant to the EVET Course that they’ve undertaken, however the skills developed are versatile and transferable between industries.

Tertiary prerequisite possibilities

• Further tertiary study at TAFE - 

  • Certificate III

  • Cert IV / Diploma / Trade qualification

• University

Past Student challenges

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Having to use initiative and be self-driven

• Working independently AND in teams, even if you prefer one format over the other

• Unwilling to study during personal-time

• Balancing an external subject with school routine.

Students who do well in/enjoy this format:

• Who wish to follow a non-conventional study pathway and career 

• Students who have some clarity in their career/vocational goals 

• Students who take initiative and want to make connections with industry as a stepping stone to long-term employment

• Those who can work independently in a multi-purpose study space, such as the ERRC

Course Overview

In 2026, the following courses were offered in face-to-face format at Albury and Thurgoona TAFE:

• Animal Studies 

• Automotive

• Electrotechnology

• Information Technology

• Hair &/or Beauty* specialty confirmed by TAFE early 2027

• Allied Health

• Plumbing (Drainage)

For detailed lists of competencies studied in each course please visit the TAFE NSW Course Guide.

Typical school-based Course Assessment

Preliminary Course (Year 11)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam* (course dependent)

HSC Course (Year 12)

• Observation and Questioning

• Student Demonstrations and Work Placement

• Practical and Written Tasks

• End of Course Exam* (course dependent)

HSC Exam

Examinations will depend on subjects being ATAR eligible. 

Please refer to TAFE NSW Course Guide for subject-specific eligibility.

Possible vocational/career pathways

Depending on the course is chosen, career pathways can be varied. It is not unusual for students to enter a pathway that may not appear directly relevant to the EVET Course that they’ve undertaken, however the skills developed are versatile and transferable between industries.

Tertiary prerequisite possibilities

• Further tertiary study at TAFE - 

  • Certificate III

  • Cert IV / Diploma / Trade qualification

• University

Past Student challenges

• Being organised and punctual for Wednesday-afternoon TAFE classes (balancing an external subject with school routine).

• Catching-up on missed learning from school-based subject during independent study period or the mandatory work-placement week/s

• Completing mandatory work placement 

• Working independently or in teams

Students who do well in/enjoy this format:

• Who wish to follow a non-conventional study pathway and career 

• Students who have some clarity in their career/vocational goals 

• Students who take initiative and want to make connections with industry as a stepping stone to long-term employment

• Those who can work independently in a multi-purpose study space, such as the ERRC