VET, CAREERS & PATHWAYS

News from Chad Elliott, Careers & Helen Leicht, VET

FNQ Vocational Academy Aviation Program

Enrolments are now open for the FNQ Vocational Academy Aviation Program

 

This program offers students the opportunity to:

  • Complete two funded VET qualifications
  • Participate in weekly work experience within the aviation sector
  • Work towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Interested students and families can learn more at the Aviation Open Day on Saturday 26 July at the Cairns Aviation Skills Centre.

Please share this opportunity with your networks and students to help spread the word.

 

FACEBOOK Links

Student -  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CEoLQsC41/

Parent - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/168oUhUqWc/

Event Link -  https://www.facebook.com/share/15ixy6w2Ms/

 

Is your teen dreaming of a career in aviation? Join us for FNQ Aviation Open Day - a FREE event for students and parents to explore hands-on aviation training, right here in Cairns! Get more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1306613484369099/

  •  Tour real aviation facilities.
  •  Learn about Cert II & III aviation pathways.
  •  Meet industry experts & instructors.
  •  Discover career options in ground ops and drone piloting.
  •  Broadcast by STAR102.7.

Perfect for Year 11 students starting Semester 2 and Years 9-10 families planning ahead for 2026. Don’t miss it! 


September School Holiday Opportunity – CERTIFICATE II IN OUTDOOR RECREATION

Years 11 and 12 students have the chance to complete a Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation fully funded through VETiS.  Those already undertaking another certificate course with an external RTO such as Certificate III in Fitness or Certificate II in Electrotechnology would need to pay a fee. This is an opportunity to gain 4 QCE points.

The Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation course, which includes a PADI Scuba Divers licence, is scheduled for the September school holidays. 

 

The intensive program course outline is as follows:

Sun 7 Sep:  Orientation and knowledge

Sun 21 Sep - Fri 26 Sep:  Course (first week of school holidays)

 

Australian Global Institute (AGI) is the training provider, and if you require any further information please contact AGI on info@agi.edu.au or I am happy to assist with any questions  hleicht@cns.catholic.edu.au