Careers
Careers advisors provide information, guidance and advice to help students explore their education and career options, create a resume, search for jobs, apply for jobs and/or apply for further study. Careers advisors liaise with parents, teachers, employers, community agencies and training providers.
Careers at Keira High School
Our aim is to provide you with up-to-date information to help you make informed decisions about your future career and life beyond school.
Through this site, you can:
- Explore university, TAFE, and other courses across Australia
- Access key information about the HSC
- Search for job vacancies
- Discover a wide range of career resources and opportunities
If you have any questions or would like further guidance, feel free to visit the Careers Office. We’re here to support you in planning your next steps. You can also visit www.keirahighschoolcareers.com for more information.
As part of your HSC, you can choose to study Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. These courses not only contribute towards your HSC and, in some cases, your ATAR, but also provide you with an industry-recognised qualification when completed.
What are VET Courses?
VET courses are nationally accredited and form part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means your qualification is recognised anywhere in Australia.
They are also competency-based, which means you progress by demonstrating both the knowledge and the practical skills required for your qualification. The faster you master these, the sooner you can complete the qualification.
Industry Curriculum Framework (ICF) Courses
Some VET courses are known as Industry Curriculum Framework (ICF) courses. These can be studied at school or through TAFE. They:
- Count towards your HSC
- Can contribute to your ATAR (if you sit the optional HSC exam)
- Provide an industry qualification (usually Certificate I or II)
Framework Courses Available
- Automotive
- Business Services
- Construction
- Electrotechnology
- Entertainment Industry
- Financial Services
- Hospitality
- Human Services
- Information and Digital Technology
- Metal and Engineering
- Primary Industries
- Retail Services
- Tourism, Travel and Events
Work Placement
Each course requires a compulsory work placement of 35 hours per year in the relevant industry. This provides valuable hands-on experience and connects your classroom learning with real-world skills.
A School Based Traineeship allows you to begin a traineeship while still completing your HSC. As a part-time trainee, you complete the same total hours of work and training as a full-time trainee (normally 1200–1600 hours), but spread over a longer period of time.
You will usually complete a minimum of 100 days of paid employment during your traineeship.
Benefits of a School Based Traineeship
As a school based trainee, you gain:
- Paid employment
- Accredited training
- Ongoing advice and support
- A training wage
- Your HSC
- A nationally recognised qualification
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A School Based Apprenticeship allows you to start an apprenticeship while you complete your HSC. As a part-time apprentice, you usually complete the first year of your apprenticeship at school, and then transition to full-time work after Year 12 to complete the rest of your training.
Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will complete between 100 and 180 days of paid employment, depending on your trade.
Benefits of a School Based Apprenticeship
As a school based apprentice, you gain:
- Paid employment
- Accredited training
- Ongoing advice and support
- A training wage
- Your HSC
- A nationally recognised qualification
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