Careers & VET
St Norbert College
CAREERS & VET INFORMATION
Years 10 and 11 Students
Students who selected a Vocational Pathway for 2026 – Your TAFE and Workplace Learning applications are due URGENTLY. North and South Metro TAFE have already closed, however, some of the private training providers will still accept late applications. Please speak to Mrs Gonsalves in the Careers Centre urgently regarding any late applications.
Workplace Learning Applications should be completed no later than Week 3.8.
Workplace Learning
For any student who selected Career and Enterprise, you were sent a Direqt Message by Mrs Stirling in Week 3.5, which contained the link to complete your Workplace Learning Application. If you have any questions, please visit the WorkPrep Office in Cappenburg.
External TAFE Courses
Year 10 students received an information pack at their Subject Selection Meetings at the start of term – spare copies are available from the Careers Centre. This provided details about how to apply for relevant TAFE courses.
All students can access a summary of the application procedures via this link
If you would like assistance with your application, please visit the Careers Centre during recess or lunchtime. Please prepare all documentation in advance.
Full-time TAFE Applications
Any student in Years 10, 11 or 12 who is considering attending TAFE fulltime in 2026 should now apply via the TAFE admissions website. Please note, this is an alternative to high school and is NOT part of the VET in Schools program.
Mrs K Gonsalves
(Head of Learning - Careers & Transition)
From Classroom to Workshop: Welcoming Tomorrow’s Talent at Hydratight
Over the past eighteen months, our Hydratight had the pleasure of hosting Bryce Lunas, a student from St Norbert College one day per week for his work experience placement. The partnership between St Norbert College and Hydratight continues to deliver real-world impact for both students and industry. In total Bryce completed 36 days of work experience at Hydratight.
The work placement wrapped up with a presentation where Bryce shared his journey, learnings, and reflections with Hydratight managers, supervisors, and a school representative. His experience highlighted the value of stepping into a professional environment and gaining hands-on exposure to industrial operations.
💡 Why This Matters
At Hydratight, we believe in investing in the next generation and through our partnership with St Norbert’s, students gain:
✅Practical, transferable skills✅Exposure to industries they may not have considered✅Confidence and clarity around future career paths
And for Hydratight, the benefits are just as powerful:
✅ We strengthen our talent pipeline✅ Our teams grow through mentorship and leadership opportunities✅ We gain fresh perspectives and new ideas✅ We reinforce our commitment to community and workforce development
These placements are more than just work experience, they are an opportunity to inspire, connect, and build the future of our industry. We wish Bryce Lunas all the best with his future.
👏 A big thank you to St Norbert College for their continued collaboration, and to our team for creating a welcoming and enriching environment for young talent.
Mrs M Stirling
(Director of VET)