VET Pathways at Kenmore State High School
Vocational education and training (VET) links hands-on learning with theoretical understanding. VET develops the skills that students need to gain nationally recognised qualifications to participate in a wide range of employment opportunities.
Kenmore State High School supports our senior students through a range of VET Pathways. Engaging in these opportunities can provide essential industry skills and real-world training that can open doors to their intended future destination (both tertiary study and employment).
Our students can engage in:
- VET subjects at school
- Vocational Preparation Courses (FUTURES Program)
- School-based Apprenticeships or Traineeships (SATs)
- TAFE at Schools and other External Certificate courses.
Stay connected:
Parents and students can access information about different pathways and opportunities through the
KSHS Future Connections - Pathways Noticeboard. This noticeboard is updated weekly with opportunities and programs that are available to enhance their senior schooling.
This page includes information about:
What is VETiS Funding?
Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) is a federal program that provides funding for students whilst they are in school to complete a Certificate I or II course with a recognised RTO.
Students can receive ONE free Certificate I or II VET course
whilst enrolled in school
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If selecting more than one certificate course, it is recommended to use VETiS funding for the more expensive course.
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Fees will be payable for the second and subsequent courses as VETiS funding is only available for one Certificate I or II course.
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Certificate III, IV and Diploma courses are not VETiS funded so these will attract a fee.
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Allocation of VETiS funding is the responsibility of the families and is indicated upon enrolment to into the VET training course.
Changes to VETiS Funding in 2027
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Students can only receive VETiS funding for one form of training at any one time; for example, they cannot undertake a funded School-Based Apprenticeship AND a funded general training course at the same time. One must be completed prior to the commencement of the second.
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Pre-enrolment screening will occur with Skilled Assured Suppliers (external RTOs) to determine whether the student is VETiS eligible for the course. This screening will ensure the training links to intended destinations and a skilled workforce.
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Students will no longer be able to access Second-chance funding at TAFE.
VET Subjects at Kenmore SHS
As students enter their senior schooling, they have the opportunity to select a range of certificate-based courses to complete as timetabled subjects. These subjects run as regular classes and are facilitated by Kenmore SHS staff in partnership with external providers.
They are:
- Timetabled three (3) lessons a week
- Require two (2) years to complete
- Contribute towards QCE and ATAR
The courses on offer in include:
- Cert III Business (BSB30120)
- Diploma in Business (BSB50120)
- Cert II and III in Hospitality (SIT20322/ SIT30622)
- Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125)
- Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)
***Please note that these availability of these courses are dependent on enrolment numbers and RTO availability
For further information about VET subjects please refer to the
KSHS VET Course Guide (PDF, 631KB)
External Certificate Courses
Students in Year 11 and 12 can study an External Certificate Course whilst at school, such as TAFE at Schools, Mater Education, UQ Skills, etc. This option allows students to access courses that are not provided at school.
Once the school has provided approval for the enrolment, we support our students through a reduced study load and releasing them for one day a week if necessary to meet their course requirements. Students are to utilise their reduced study load of one line a week to catch-up on missed curriculum work and to engage in required learning activities for their external course.
Students are expected to prioritize school assessments by attending required exams over attending their external course.
For specific information about the options available, please refer to the relevant websites:
Please refer to the guide on
Studying and applying for External Certificate Courses (PDF, 159KB).
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
School-based Traineeships and Apprenticeships (SATs) are an opportunity for a student to work with an employer and gain a qualification at the same time. SATs are a great way to combine training and employment and get a jump start on a career whilst working towards completing their QCE.
Students who are keen to start an apprenticeship can approach employers and offer work experience as a way of introducing themselves as a potential apprentice.
Year 11 and 12 students can be released from school for a day a week to support them working towards their qualification.
- Traineeships typically last 12 months.
- Apprenticeships can go over several years and become full-time when leaving school to work towards the trade qualification
These require a training contract and are negotiated between an employer, SRTO, ACAP and the school. Please see a member of the VET Pathways team for advice and support in this process.
Students cannot receive funding for general training courses and School-based apprenticeships and traineeships concurrently; one must be completed before the other commences.
Any opportunities advertised with the school will be added to the
KSHS Future Connections - Pathways Noticeboard.
For further information about commencing a school-based Apprenticeship or traineeship please refer to
School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Information (PDF, 213KB)
Studying VET: What do you need?
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You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number
All students studying VET courses at Kenmore SHS are required to apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI system is a register of qualifications obtained by each student and is a useful tool for keeping track of qualifications earned over their lifetime. Further information and creation of USIs can be obtained from the
Unique Student Identifier Portal.
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You will need Online Service Consent (via Qparents)
As VET Subjects at Kenmore State High School are delivered by external providers parents are required to provide consent for their student to access VET course online services. Consent must be given for each and every VET course that a student will be completing during Years 10-12. Please be aware that it is not possible for a student to study a VET course with an external RTO, without providing this consent. If you do not wish to provide this consent, the student must select alternative courses or subjects that do not require online consent. Suitable alternatives that do not require VET Online Services Consent includes all general and applied subjects and VET courses on the Kenmore SHS scope of registration. We utilise QParents to collect this consent, please refer to
https://kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/parent-resources/qparents for more information.
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You will need to consider whether there is a duplication in Learning (QCE Credits)
Certain subject and VET Certificate combinations are incompatible because there is significant overlap in the course content and therefore students are unable to gain QCE credit for both courses. We recommend that students do not select VET Certificate and/or subject combinations with duplications in learning as it can impact their QCE eligibility. This also applies to engaging in multiple certificate courses from the same training package, QCAA will only award a maximum of 8 credits per training package. Please check with the VET Pathways team if you are uncertain about your course selections. Please refer to the
QCAA website to check for incompatibility.
Kenmore State High School as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Kenmore State High School is registered for the delivery of VET courses (RTO Code 30071) under ASQA's delegation and must meet the requirements of the Australian Quality Framework (AQF). Our registration can be accessed at the
National Register on Vocational Education and Training. External link
Scope of Registration
FSK20119
| Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
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| SIT10122 | Certificate I in Hospitality
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| FNS20120 | Certificate II in Financial Services
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For further information please refer to:
Work Experience
Work experience gives Year 10–12 students the opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence, explore career pathways, and make informed decisions about their future study or employment.
Kenmore State High School prioritises the safety and welfare of students engaging in work experience by complying with the Department of Education's revised Work Experience Placements for School Students Procedure (2026).
To comply with regulations, we offer the following options:
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Option 1: SCIPS Partnership Program - Engage School Community Industry Partnerships Service (SCIPS) to source and complete work experience over the
school holidays, on a fee for service basis.
- Required consent:
- QParents Online Services Consent – SCIPS Pathways Portal
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Option 1: SCIPS Partnership Program consent form
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Option 2: External Work Experience Programs - Apply to participate in an external work experience program (such as Defence, UQ, Energex)
during the school term with HOY and VET Pathways approval. This option is by application and selection only.
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Option 3: School Facilitated Program - If you source your own placement you can negotiate with the VET Pathways team to complete your placement
during the holidays or after assessment is completed for the term.
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It is important to note that in accordance with the DoE's work experience policy the work provider cannot be a parent or relative of the child due to conflict of interest.
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Required consent:
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Option 3: School Facilitated Work Experience Program consent form
For more information on each of these options please refer to
Work Experience Program Information (PDF, 1.73MB)
Year 10 TAFE Trade Taster
We also support our students in experiencing the range of opportunities provided through TAFE Trade Taster. This program is available to Year 10 students who are still exploring options for their intended pathways.
The programs are run one day a week at a TAFE campus and run for 10 weeks. We communicate with the students about sign-up and support their enrolment in this process. These opportunities occur throughout the year and are highly competitive, with courses being filled on a first come-first served basis.
If you have a Year 10 student, we encourage you to read the reminders from the Year 10 HOY and communications from the VET Pathways team to stay-up-to-date.
Year 10 First Aid
To support our students towards work-readiness, all of our year 10 students are enrolled and complete their First Aid certificate. This occurs over a week period and is delivered by Adapt Education, trading as My Industry Training (RTO 32452).
This course comes with a cost; please ensure you read the reminders from the Year 10 HOY and communications from the VET Pathways team to stay-up-to-date.