VET and apprenticeships and traineeships in school

This page has information on Vocational Education and Training (VET) for secondary students.

Your child has the opportunity to try an occupation while at school through VET. 

Enrolling in VET

Your child can enrol in VET from Year 9 and select qualifications from courses offered through registered training organisations (RTOs) while at school.

VET can be used towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET).

Structured work placements

Your child will learn the skills and requirements of a particular job through an RTO and will complete a number of structured work placements which provide on the job training.

Contact

Talk to your child's teacher or career advisor for more information on VET in schools.

Further information

Go to policies on the Department of Education website for more information about vocational education and training for secondary students.

Go to the Australian Skills Quality Authority website for more information.