McAuley College delivers ongoing Vocational Learning across Years 7 to 12, preparing our students well for their future careers and the world of work. Refer to the program below showing an overview of our focus across each year level.

Vocational Learning Program Years 7 to 12 McAuley College September 2019.pdf

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In Years 9 and 10, Vocational learning, facilitated through our Personal Development Program, includes a number of strategic programs that will assist students with the mapping of their Year 11 and 12 program to inform subject and course selection, and ultimately, post school options. 

This includes but is not limited to:

• Access to Online Career Assessment Tools .

• Completion of the Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan which helps our students to structure their learning around their abilities, interests and ambitions. Students and their parents are expected to attend SET Plan interviews as a culmination the pathway process in preparation for their senior studies and post-school pursuits.
• Work Experience 
• LEARN Days with a focus on Vocational Learning.
•  Careers Expos

Supporting this program, students in Year 10 participate in a Camp in Semester 2, designed to focus around developing their leadership skills in preparation for their role as Seniors of the College, as well as the increased responsibility around their study to be more self-directed and independent in their approach to their studies.

Vocational Opportunities in Year 11 and 12

Vocational Education and Training (VET) equips students with specific practical work-related skills to prepare them for the world of work while they are at school. VET can enhance a student's employment prospects upon leaving school, and offers alternate pathways in their transition from school to work or further education and training.

The College works in partnership with a number of external Registered Training Organisations to deliver a range of certificate courses. Some of these run as part of our normal timetable, where one of our teachers facilitates the course.

These may include:

• Certificate III in Fitness
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
• Certificate III in Rural Operations
• Certificate IV in Crime and Justice
• Diploma of Business

In other instances, students in Years 10 to 12 are supported to study alternate certificates as part of the TAFE at School Program or through other online providers.

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Years 10 to 12)

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships are trained in the workplace by a Registered Training Organisation, while continuing to study towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.

These students, by completing a SBA or SBT, will build up their resumes and be more competitive in the job market. In most cases, it will reduce the term of their full time apprenticeship or traineeship, after school.

As part of the SBA or SBT, in most cases, students will complete one day per week of Work Placement. They will be required to study an adjusted timetable, with one less subject or course.​

At McAuley College, students who opt for to include a SBA or SBT, should be studying a Vocational Program as this allows them the time to focus on their voacitonal pursuits.

For more information, refer to the handbook on the Curriculum Page or contact a member of our Pathways team.

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The College has as dedicated team to support students in their Career Pathways.​:

            Mrs Madonna Johnston, Senior Schooling Leader – Years 10 to 12

            Mrs Myleigh Taylor, School Officer – Senior Schooling 

            Mrs Denise Newman - Deputy Principal

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