Students are asked to please see Mr Poirrier in G Block Staffroom if they are interested in any of the VET certificate courses and opportunities mentioned below.

Current Year 10 & 11 Students – Cert 2 Sampling & Measurement

Current years 10 & 11 students have the opportunity to undertake technical training in the skills of scientific sampling and measurement, and earn 4 QCE points, by enrolling in a Certificate 2 in Sampling & Measurement @ PBC.

The course is designed to develop the knowledge and skill needed to work in the fields of science and engineering, including the resources and infrastructure industry e.g. taking field samples. It has been developed with the support of scientists and large mining companies.

Who can do it?

Any current Year 10 or 11 student who has not used their VETis funding i.e. have NOT enrolled in an internal VETis course e.g. Cert 2/3 Hospitality, or an external VETis course e.g. Cert 1/2 @ GCTC or TAFE.

When is it?

January 16th to 19th 2024 (Tuesday to Friday last week of holidays) from 8:00am to 3:30pm @ PBC

Compulsory enrolment and PPE fitting session during Week 8 Shutdown (day/time TBA).

How to register?

Record your interest with Mr Poirrier the VET coordinator in G Block staffroom.

Why do it?

Real world skills applicable to a number of industries

4 QCE points in 4 days (same as doing a subject for 2 years)

Free of charge using Vetis funding – all equipment provided

Hospitality Skillset (Responsible Service of Alcohol & Responsible Service of Gambling qualifations)

Who?

All current Year 10 & 11 students

Why?

Get your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) qualifications. These are required in order to work in a number of hospitality settings.

Earn extra QCE points (x2)

When?

Week 8 (first week of holidays)

How?

Must see Mrs Shreeve in Y Block to register your interest a.s.a.p.

Cost: $225