Vocational Education and Training and Careers
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MacKillop Catholic College offers a range of pathway options for students to gain skills, experience and qualifications in various vocational education and training (VET) areas. Our offerings in this area continue to grow each year, so if you are interested in finding out more, please contact us.
We offer flexible learning pathways through Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Distance Education courses. These pathways provide students the options to undertake additional Stage 1 or Stage 2 subjects through other secondary education providers and also the opportunity to undertake accredited training through external or internally delivered vocational and education training (VET) courses.
MacKillop Catholic College also offers a range of VET courses on campus. The College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and offers a number of courses to current students. The list of courses offered is growing each year. You can submit expressions of interest for courses here.
The NTCET
Senior secondary students (Years 10-12) study towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET). The NTCET is based on and administered by the South Australian Certification of Education. Students in Year 10 – 12 can start to accumulate credits towards their NTCET at MacKillop Catholic College by choosing either VET courses or Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses in their Subject Selection. You can learn more about VET in the NTCET here.
Useful Vocational Education and Training Links
My Skills
Online learning is a great way to update your skills or to re-train at any point of your career, regardless of your circumstances or where you are located.
My Skills has been updated to make it easier find VET courses online or find training providers who offer online training.
NT Apprenticeships and Traineeships Database
Find approved qualifications in the Northern Territory (NT) by searching the apprenticeships and traineeships database.
Australian Apprenticeship Centre NT
Find information on apprenticeships and employers. GTNT Group AASN Services has a joint contract which is jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory Government. GTNT Group AASN Services services all remote communities and Growth Towns, this includes Gateway Services, In-Training Services, regular monitoring visits, sign ups, information sessions, mediation assistance, networking with stakeholders, marketing and promotions of Australian Apprenticeships Pathways and any additional services to Australian Apprentices and Employers as required. GTNT Group AASN Services operates full time sites in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
https://www.australianapprenticeshipsnt.com.au/
Useful Websites for Careers
MacKillop Catholic College Career Portal
MacKillop Catholic College Career Portal – Search for jobs, discover your skills, get study tips, learn more about university and post-school options
https://www.mackillopcareers.com.au/
Australian Apprenticeships
Industry based literacy & numeracy quizzes illustrating the levels required when undertaking Australian Apprenticeships qualifications.
https://www.aapathways.com.au/practice-aptitude-quizzes
WorldSkills Australia
WorldSkills Australia is a social enterprise that passionately believes skills drive the future of young people, and of Australia.
https://www.worldskills.org.au/what-we-do/worldskills-australia-competitions/national/
Myfuture
MyFuture – Take the first step to managing your career, Discover your strengths to help you make the right career decisions.
Tertiary Admissions Information for Year 12 Students
SA and NT – South Australia Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
http://www.satac.edu.au/undergraduate
QLD – Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
https://www.qtac.edu.au/
VIC – Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
http://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html
TAS – Contact the University of Tasmania directly with your application enquiries.
http://www.utas.edu.au/
NSW and ACT – Universities Admissions Centre (SATAC)
https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/how-to-apply-for-uni
SACE – South Australian Certificate of Education
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/
Beyond School Study Guide
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/files/beyond_school_study_guide.pdf
Year13 – The home of post-school options
https://year13.com.au/