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With a strong focus on practical skills, industry experience, and employability, Burdekin Catholic High School’s Vocational Learning Program is helping prepare students for successful careers across a wide range of fields Photos supplied
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Burdekin Catholic High School continues to lead the way in providing senior students with diverse opportunities through its Vocational Learning Program for Years 10–12. With a strong focus on practical skills, industry experience, and employability, the program is helping prepare students for successful careers across a wide range of fields.
The school offers a suite of dedicated vocational subjects, including Industrial Graphics, Industrial Technologies, Sport and Recreation, Hospitality and Business, which complement Essential English and Mathematics studies. These subjects provide a robust foundation in both academic and practical learning, ensuring students are equipped with the exact knowledge and capabilities needed beyond the classroom.
A key highlight of the program is the delivery of nationally recognised qualifications directly on campus. Students can undertake a CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways through the school’s specialised Trade Training Centre, gaining hands-on experience in a purpose-built facility. In addition, the SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality is delivered in the school’s industry-standard Hospitality Centre, preparing students for real-world careers in food service and hospitality.
Burdekin Catholic High School also strongly supports students pursuing School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs). Students are engaged in apprenticeships with local employers, combining their classroom learning with valuable workplace experience.
Beyond the school grounds, students benefit from strong regional partnerships. Many attend TAFE Queensland’s Home Hill campus one day per week to study specialised fields such as Automotive and Electrotechnology. These industry partnerships allow students to gain high-demand skills in sectors that are both locally significant and nationally vital.
Principal, Lorraine Wolffe said the Vocational Learning Program reflects the school’s deep commitment to catering to a broad range of post-schooling options.
“Our goal is to ensure every student leaves Burdekin Catholic High School confident in their abilities and equipped with skills that will open doors for their future, whether that be university, further training, or direct employment,” Mrs. Wolffe said.
With a strong blend of classroom learning, industry-standard training, and hands-on workplace experience, Burdekin Catholic High School is proud to provide pathways that prepare students not only for immediate employment, but for long-term, meaningful careers.
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