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Vocational education

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rockhampton State High School offers a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities for our students.  These courses contribute towards the Queensland Certificate of Education and place a strong emphasis on practical skills and applied knowledge.  VET pathways help students develop industry-relevant capabilities and provide valuable preparation for future employment. 

FNS10120 Certificate I in basic Financial Literacy
Designed to increase financial ​literacy, providing students with basic skills and knowledge to pursue further learning in the financial services industry.
AHC10222 Certificate I in AgricultureDescribes the skills and knowledge required for entry level work in the agriculture, and conservation and ecosystem management industries.  Students will undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision.
AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural OperationsEmployment in not only rural industries but also other rural and regional sectors. Possible roles include: station hand, farm worker, agricultural assistant, first year jackaroo/jillaroo, yardsman, gardener, landscaping assistant, nursery/horticulture assistant, conservation and land management worker and more.
FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational PathwaysDesigned for students who require further foundation skills development to prepare for workforce entry or vocational training pathways.
SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture
Reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry.  Possible roles include: aquaculture farm hand, technician, aquarium wholesaler and retailer, hatchery and nursery assistant, live post-harvest holding facility worker and more.​​
​​​​​​​​​​Other RTO Providers
Aviation Australia  ​
MEA20518 - Cert II in Aircraft Line MaintenanceWith a further one year of experience, students can apply for their Category A Licence. They would then be eligible to work as a Line Maintenance Technician within an airline.
Binnacle Training  ​​
SIS30321 - Cert III in FitnessInstructing and monitoring fitness programs, exercise science and nutrition, gymnasium instructor, fitness instructor.
Central Queensland University
ACM20121 - Cert II in Animal Care (Online)Animal care attendant, kennel hand, pet shop attendant, assistant dog groomer, trainee veterinary nurse.
AUR20720 - Cert II in Automotive Vocational PreparationDiesel fitter, light vehicles, and auto-electrician, trades assistant, trainee service person, automotive apprentice.
10935NAT - Cert II in Autonomous TechnologiesAutonomous mine haulage operators and mobile and fixed plant operators.
CPC10120 - Cert I in ConstructionBricklayer, ceiling or wall plasterer, carpenter, painter, roof tiler, shopfitter, stonemason.
SIT20421 - Cert II in CookeryBreakfast cook, catering assistant, fast food cook, sandwich hand, takeaway cook.
UEE22020 - Cert II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)Electrician apprenticeship or auto electrician.
MEM20422 - Cert II in Engineering PathwaysFitting and turning, sheet metal fabrication, boilermaking, welding.
AHC20422 - Cert II in HorticultureNursery worker, horticulture worker, landscape worker/designer, pest management.
SIT20322 - Cert II in HospitalityBar attendant, café attendant, catering assistant, food and beverage attendant.
SHB20216 - Cert II in Salon AssistantHairdressing apprenticeship.
MSL20122 - Cert II in Sampling and MeasurementSamplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers, sample couriers.

The above nationally recognised qualifications are offered by CQUniversity Australia, RTO 40939. CQUniversity will conduct training and assessment and will issue qualifications. Rockhampton State High School will recruit on behalf of CQUniversity.

Rockhampton State High School will assist you in applying for a CQUniversity TAFE course. This includes obtaining a Unique Student Identifier (USI) if you do not have one. You will also need to complete a pre-enrolment literacy, numeracy and digital assessments, called the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder). The bksb will highlight any areas where you may require extra support.

​College Australia  ​ ​
HLT23221 - Cert II in Health Support ServicesAdministration support, hospital assistant, stores assistant, ward assistant.
SIT20122 - Cert II in TourismWork for a tour wholesaler or travel agency, organiser or event management business, retail sales assistant/ride attendant at an attraction.
Kawana Waters State College/North Rockhampton State High School ​ ​​
AVI30419 - Cert III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)Students can nominate to sit the pilot licence assessment upon completion to earn drone pilots license (up to 7kg) for a fee.
HLT23221 / HLT33115 - Cert II & III in Health Support ServicesOn completion of the Certificate III, students may nominate to complete extra modules to exit as an AIN (Assistant in Nursing).
SIT30622 - Cert III in Hospitality

Food and beverage supervisor, bar supervisor,

housekeeping supervisor, concierge supervisor, events supervisor.

MTA Queensland/Glenmore State High School  ​ ​
AUR20520 - Cert II in Automotive Vocational PreparationDiesel fitter, light vehicles, and auto-electrician, trades assistant, trainee service person, automotive apprentice.
​SDS Training  ​
RII20120 - Cert II in Resource and Infrastructure
Small mine operator, open cut miner, building and construction labourer, civil construction worker. Working at heights included.
​​Leichhart Education Training 
​MSL20122 - Cert II in Sampling and Measurement 

​Samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers, sample couriers
​​Tafe QLD 
​CHC22015 - Cert II in Community Services
​Entry level qualification to give you foundation skills to enter the community services industry. Community work focus or early childhood focus. 


ADDITIONAL SHORT COURSES ARRANGED BY FEET FIRST​:
  • Cert II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
  • Cert I in Basic Financial Literacy
  • White Card - Construction Safety Induction
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
  • Responsible Gambling Services (RGS)​​


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Last reviewed 05 March 2026
Last updated 05 March 2026