Vocational Education Training (VET)
At Springbank Secondary College, the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) can be customised to align with each student’s interests and career goals through Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Flexible Industry Pathways. This flexible approach allows students to integrate practical and work-based learning into their SACE program.
Earning Credits through VET:
Students can earn SACE credits through various learning activities, including:
- Short Courses: Certificate I course or Stackable VET units
- An option from Year 10
- No government funding
- Cost ranges from $600 – $980
- Flexible Industry Programs (FIPs) Qualifications: Completion of Certificate II or higher courses.
- An option in Year 11 or 12
- Receive government funding through Skills SA depending on skill shortages
- Cost to students reduced and vary across qualification, from $255 to $800
- School-based Apprenticeships or Traineeships
- Can be undertaken from an age of 16
- This flexible approach integrates practical workplace experience with formal education.
- Students engaged in an apprenticeship or traineeship benefit from a combination of:
- On-the-Job Training: Practical experience in the workplace.
- Off-the-Job Training: Formal instruction with an RTO.
- School: Continued education to complete compulsory SACE requirements.
These pathways offer the added advantage of earning a VET qualification while developing technical skills under an employer’s guidance.
For more information on Flexible Industry Pathways please click on the links below or visit the SACE website.
VET at Springbank Secondary College
Springbank Secondary College offers a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways that provide students with nationally recognised qualifications, practical industry experience and clear pathways into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
Certificate II in Construction
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A full-year program that develops practical skills across a range of construction trades, including carpentry, concreting, tiling, bricklaying, painting and demolition. Students complete 70 hours of Structured Workplace Learning and gain valuable hands-on industry experience. | 40 Stage 1 credits |
Certificate I in Hospitality
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An entry-level qualification introducing students to hospitality through practical training in food preparation, customer service, food safety and workplace skills. Ideal for students considering careers in hospitality or tourism. | 15 Stage 1 credits |
Pathways to Trade |
A Year 10 pre-vocational program that introduces students to construction and trade careers. Students develop practical trade skills while exploring apprenticeships, VET pathways and employment opportunities in the building industry. | 10 Stage 1 Credits achieved through Workplace Practices |
VET Pathways Through Partner Schools and Training Providers
In addition to the VET programs offered at Springbank Secondary College, students have access to an extensive range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses delivered through Inner South Curriculum Alliance partner schools, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), TAFE SA and industry providers. These partnerships enable students to pursue qualifications aligned with their individual interests, career aspirations and post-school pathways.
The table below outlines the VET courses that Springbank Secondary College students have either expressed interest in or been enrolled in between 2024 and 2026. The range of courses demonstrates the diversity of opportunities available to students across a broad range of industries, including construction, hospitality, engineering, health, early childhood education, automotive, information technology, creative industries, defence, and community services. This information is used to inform future planning, strengthen partnerships with training providers, and ensure our VET offerings continue to reflect student interests and workforce demands.
Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Care and Food Processing
Course |
RTO/Venue |
| Certificate II in Animal Care | Tafe SA – Gillies Plains |
| Certificate II in Horticulture | |
| Certificate III in Rural Operations | Regional Skills Training – Urrbrae Agricultural High School |
Construction, Engineering, Automotive and Plumbing
Course |
RTO/Venue |
| Certificate II in Construction | ATEC – Springbank Secondary College |
| Certificate II in Electrotechnology | PEER – Mitcham Girls (Girls only), Urrbrae HS, Hamilton HS or Blackwood HS |
| Certificate II in Engineering Pathways | |
| Certificate II in Plumbing | Peer Albert Park or Hallett Cove High School |
| Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
Creative Industries and Technology
Course |
RTO/Venue |
| Certificate III in Screen & Media |
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – City (Game Art) Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – City (Game Design) Hamilton Senior College (Film Focus) Thebarton Senior College (Visual Art Focus) |
| Certificate III in Information Technology |
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – City Australia Institute of Business & Technology – Adelaide High School |
Hospitality
Course |
RTO/Venue |
| Certificate II in Cookery | |
| Certificate II in Hospitality | Tafe SA – Regency or Noarlunga |
| Certificate II in Food Processing (bakery) | Tafe SA – Regency |
Early Educators, Health and Human Services
Course |
RTO/Venue |
| Certificate III in Health Services |
Equals – Mitcham Girls High School (Allied Health) Tafe SA – City (Nursing and Pathology) or (Allied Health) |
| Certificate III in Individual Support | South Australian Learning Centre – Minda Brighton |
| Certificate III in Early Education & Care | |
| Certificate II in Salon Assistant | Tafe SA – City or Noarlunga |
| Certificate III in Make-Up |
