VETiS (Vet in Schools)

Do you know about school-based traineeships?

  • A Career Start subsidised training place provides the opportunity for students to complete a school-based traineeship without paying student co-contribution fees
  • Work, earn, and learn PLUS receive government entitlements of up to $1,250.00
  • You can start from year 10 whilst you are at school.

Why choose Cairns Training Academy?

  • Cairns Training Academy is a leader in VETiS reflected through our Qld Training accolades that have recognised our VETiS initiatives and outcomes now spanning 24 years since 2003.
  • Students have the opportunity to graduate in year 12 with a Nationally Recognised qualification that may enhance;
    • Real employment outcomes
    • Career and further study pathway choices
    • Achievement of 8 QCE points
    • The soft skills needed to become employable
  • Low course fees are payable term by term during years 10, 11 and or 12.
  • Students can cancel their enrolment without financial penalty (have only paid pro-rata fees).
  • Provision of 24/7 access for school-based trainer / assessors and students to access course materials.
  • We recognise schools are unique entities and we work with them to support positive and compliant outcomes benefiting all stakeholders.

Courses include:

Course Code Description QCE School-based Traineeship
CHC30125 Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care (Educator in a Childcare Centre)
8 Yes
HLT33021 Certificate lll in Allied Health Assistance (under the direction of an Allied Health Professional) 8 Yes
CHC33021 Certificate lll in Individual Support (disability) (traineeship only) 8 Yes
CHC30221 Certificate lll in School Based Education Support (Teacher-aide) 8 Yes

Contact us at schools@cta.qld.edu.au for further information including the details of our partnership agreement.

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