VETiS allows students to gain nationally recognised qualifications, develop practical industry skills, and explore future career pathways before they graduate — providing a valuable head start toward employment, further study, or an apprenticeship or traineeship. Available Training Pathways 1. General Training Pathway Students can complete one funded Certificate I or II qualification (and in some cases selected Certificate III qualifications) while enrolled at school. This pathway allows students to: Build practical, job-ready skills Explore future career opportunities Gain nationally recognised qualifications Strengthen pathways into employment or further training 2. School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Pathway Students can combine paid work with formal training while completing school. This pathway includes: Structured workplace learning with an employer Completion of a nationally recognised qualification Real industry experience while finishing secondary school A direct pathway into ongoing employment or post-school training How Many Funded Training Places Can Students Access? A student in Year 10, 11 and 12 can undertake: one funded certificate I or II one funded school-based apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications will not be funded at the same time qualifications can be completed one after the other Fee-Free Training for Eligible Students VETiS funding covers the full cost of eligible training, meaning students do not pay tuition fees for approved qualifications delivered under the program. This removes financial barriers and allows students to focus on building practical skills and achieving a nationally recognised qualification while still at school. Your Benefit Through VETiS, students can gain practical skills, industry experience, and nationally recognised qualifications that support future success. By starting early, students can: Improve employment opportunities after school Explore career pathways with confidence Gain valuable hands-on learning experience Build clear pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships, or further study