Education is one of Northern Territory’s best strategies to achieve social, economic and environmental sustainability.  Vocational education and training (VET) provides skills and knowledge for work, enhances employability and assists learning throughout life.

VET at Katherine High School gives students the opportunity to try a particular profession while still at school.  VET courses that run at our school contribute towards a student’s Northern Territory Certificate of Education.  VET has the flexibility and scope to cater to a wide range of needs with in the school community. 

By participating in VET, our students learn about the skills and requirements of a particular job at school or through a local registered training provider, and are able to complete a number of work placements during the year.
VET Courses in 2010
Stage I
Semester I
Employment Plus
Certificate I in Automotive
Cert I in Hospitality (kitchen operations)
Cert II in Hospitality (kitchen operations)
Cert I in Conservation & Land Management
Cert I in Engineering (artistic soldering & welding)

Semester II
Certificate II in Automotive
Certificate I and II in Rural Operations
Employment Plus
Cert I in Hospitality (kitchen operations)
Cert II in Hospitality (kitchen operations)
Cert I in Conservation & Land Management
Cert I in Engineering (artistic soldering & welding)

Year Long Courses
Certificate III in Children’s Services
Workready (SSABSA - Work Education and Integrated Learning)

All courses have a work experience component.

Stage II
Vocational Studies
Integrated Studies
Community Studies
Along with 2 days a week work experience

For further enquiries contact:     Perry Schafer – VET Executive Teacher
                                                ph. 8973 8218
                                                email:  perry.schafer@ntschools.net