Vocational Education

Vocational Education & Pathways at St Eugene College

At St Eugene College, we are committed to nurturing the whole person by providing purposeful career education and vocational pathways that empower students to transition confidently beyond school. Guided by our Catholic ethos and our college vision — “Enter to learn, dare to grow, leave to serve” — we support each young person to discern their gifts, explore their vocation and make informed choices for work, training and further study.

Why Vocational Pathways at St Eugene College?

Vocational pathways at St Eugene College:

  • Honour the dignity, strengths and aspirations of every student

  • Support multiple, valued pathways beyond school

  • Support university, vocational and applied pathways, including preparation for tertiary study, early-offer and Head Start programs

  • Develop employability skills, independence and responsibility

  • Build strong partnerships with families, industry and training providers

  • Prepare students for meaningful participation in work, community and lifelong learning

This commitment ensures every student is supported to find a pathway that is right for them.

P–12 Embedded Career Education (Accordion Section)

Career education is embedded from Prep to Year 12. Students progressively build self-awareness, explore opportunities and develop the skills required for future pathways through age‑appropriate learning experiences connected to real‑world contexts.

Year 10 Career Education

In Year 10, all students undertake a specialised Career Education course, a key transition point within our P–12 pathway model. The course supports students to:

  • Identify strengths, interests and personal goals

  • Explore academic, vocational and applied senior pathways

  • Make informed subject selections aligned with QCAA senior schooling options

  • Develop planning, decision-making and career management skills

This course ensures students enter senior schooling with clarity, confidence and purpose. As part of the program, students also complete a QCAA Short Course in Career Education, gaining a recognised qualification that supports pathway planning and senior subject selection. The course also supports students with university aspirations, including awareness of early offer and Head Start programs, and participation in targeted career, tertiary and transition workshops that build readiness for further study.

Work Experience (Accordion Section)

St Eugene College provides structured work experience opportunities that support authentic learning and community engagement. Through work experience, students:

  • Participate in real workplace environments

  • Develop employability and communication skills

  • Explore industries and career interests

  • Build confidence, responsibility and local industry connections

Work experience plays a vital role in shaping informed and realistic pathway decisions.

School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (Accordion Section)

Students may undertake School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs) while completing their senior studies. These QCAA‑recognised pathways enable students to:

  • Combine school, training and paid employment

  • Work towards nationally recognised qualifications

  • Gain valuable industry experience

  • Transition smoothly into employment or further training after school

External Trade & Training Pathways (Accordion Section)

St Eugene College supports access to external trade and training courses through partnerships with registered training organisations and industry providers. These pathways are aligned with BCE and QCAA requirements and support students pursuing applied and vocational learning options beyond the classroom.

Pathways News & Communication (Accordion Section)

This page will share Pathways and Career newsletters to keep students and families informed about:

  • Career events and pathway opportunities

  • Work experience and industry programs

  • Apprenticeships, traineeships and training options

  • Key dates and postschool planning information

Our commitment to “leave to serve” is expressed through strong partnerships with local businesses, employers and community organisations. These partnerships provide authentic learning opportunities and enable students to contribute meaningfully to the wider community while preparing for future employment and service.

By partnering with St Eugene College, you can:

  • Support young people in meaningful career exploration and service focused learning

  • Offer work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships or workplace learning opportunities

  • Contribute to the formation of skilled, ethical and community minded future employees

📧 Contact the Pathways Team: pbuypathways@bne.catholic.edu.au

Contact the Pathways Team

For enquiries about vocational education, pathways planning, work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships or industry engagement, please contact:

Pathways Team

📧 pbuypathways@bne.catholic.edu.au

We welcome communication from parents, carers, students and industry partners as we work together to support strong, sustainable futures for our young people.

--- St Eugene College is committed to forming confident, capable and compassionate learners who are equipped to navigate future pathways in work, training and further education.