Vocational Education Vocational Education and Training (VET) plays an important role at Cairns State High School by helping students to move from school to further education, training and employment. VET qualifications are recognised nationally and are industry endorsed. These courses combine relevant knowledge and practical skills that reflect current industry standards. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Cairns High is able to deliver a range of nationally recognised training packages at Certificate I and II levels. Students are also able to obtain VET qualifications (Cert III or Diploma) offered by external RTO’s. These courses can be studied as part of their timetable in a flexible mode.
Flexible timetable (year 11 and 12) Students in Years 11 and 12 have the opportunity to become School Based Apprentices/Trainees (SATs). SATs are proving to be a valuable way for students to start their career by combining school with work and training (at Certificate II or Certificate III level).To assist students in developing their skills for career pathways, periods 1 and 4 on Wednesdays are flexible timetabled periods. The options are: School to Work
Independent Study Program
Timetable Extension Programs
This includes:
One or a combination of the following:
The following courses are available:
University/TAFE courses
QCS Preparation Lessons
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Work Experience
Music Extension
Work Experience
Structured Work Learning
Multi-Arts Studies (Tech Theatre)
Structured Work Learning
Home Study
Multi-Media Arts in Practice (Euroka - school magazine)
Courses and certificates as required for careers
Work experience during school holidays
Home Study
Subject extensions CISSA sport (Semester 1 only)
Unique Student Identifier All students enrolled in a VET program must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI number is issued by the federal government and without the number students cannot be issued with their qualifications. Please refer to www.usi.gov.au for more information.
Centres of Excellence Cairns State High School identifies Academic, Performing Arts (including Music), Sport, and Visual Arts as areas of excellence. Programs in these areas are offered as extensions to the curriculum before and after school. The programs are very popular and entry is via annual audition.
Junior School
Senior School
Academic
Performing Arts
Sport
Visual Arts
Science, STEM (Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Chorale Dance Drama Instrumental Music Young Singers Ensemble
Basketball Soccer Hockey
Visual Arts
Chorale DanceDrama Instrumental Music
Basketball
Visual Arts