VET in Schools 2026
Funding Information
Tactile Learning is an approved
Skills Assure Supplier
Tactile Learning Centre Pty. Ltd. Trading as Tactile Learning (RTO Code: 30922, ABN: 75 102 477 289) is approved by the Queensland Government as a Skills Assure Supplier to deliver subsidised training under VET in Schools program.
Program Information
VET in Schools (VETiS) 2026 is a Queensland Government initiative funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) that gives eligible secondary school students access to fee-free vocational education and training while still at school.
VETiS allows students to gain nationally recognised qualifications, develop practical industry skills, and explore future career pathways before they graduate — providing a valuable head start toward employment, further study, or an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Available Training Pathways
1. General Training Pathway
Students can complete one funded Certificate I or II qualification (and in some cases selected Certificate III qualifications) while enrolled at school.
This pathway allows students to:
- Build practical, job-ready skills
- Explore future career opportunities
- Gain nationally recognised qualifications
- Strengthen pathways into employment or further training
2. School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Pathway
Students can combine paid work with formal training while completing school.
This pathway includes:
- Structured workplace learning with an employer
- Completion of a nationally recognised qualification
- Real industry experience while finishing secondary school
- A direct pathway into ongoing employment or post-school training
How Many Funded Training Places Can Students Access?
A student in Year 10, 11 and 12 can undertake:
- one funded certificate I or II
- one funded school-based apprenticeship or
traineeship - qualifications will not be funded at the same time
- qualifications can be completed one after the other
Fee-Free Training for Eligible Students
VETiS funding covers the full cost of eligible training, meaning students do not pay tuition fees for approved qualifications delivered under the program.
This removes financial barriers and allows students to focus on building practical skills and achieving a nationally recognised qualification while still at school.
Your Benefit
Through VETiS, students can gain practical skills, industry experience, and nationally recognised qualifications that support future success.
By starting early, students can:
- Improve employment opportunities after school
- Explore career pathways with confidence
- Gain valuable hands-on learning experience
- Build clear pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships, or further study
1. General Training Pathway Eligibility
To access a subsidised training place under the VETiS 2026 general training pathway, a student must meet the following criteria:
- be enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 at a Queensland secondary school
- not be an international secondary school exchange student
- not have already completed a Certificate I or II VETiS qualification funded by the Department
- Have a genuine interest in pursuing a post-school vocational occupation.
2. Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathway Eligibility
To be eligible for a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT), the SAT must:
- have entered into a training contract for the qualification that is funded by the department and be registered on the department’s systems
- not be currently enrolled in a SAT
General Training Pathways
Please select a qualification to see detailed information.
AUR20720 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources | |||
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| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee Free (For eligible school students under VETiS 2026) |
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| Duration | 6 months / 12 months | |||
| Assessment Methods |
Assessment for this course includes written questioning (multiple choice and short answer) and practical observation of skills in a simulated or workplace environment. |
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| Work Placement | Not required |
SIT20322 - Certificate II in Hospitality
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course | |||
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources | |||
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| Co-Contribution Fees | Fee Free (For eligible school students under VETiS 2026) | |||
| Duration | 6 months / 12 months | |||
| Assessment Methods | Online quizzes, written assessments, practical observation tasks, and workplace observations and logs. | |||
| Work Placement | A min. of 12 service shifts within a Hospitality business. We will arrange a work placement venue for you. |
MST20319 - Certificate II in Leather Production
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources | |||
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| Co-Contribution Fees | Fee Free (For eligible school students under VETiS 2026) | |||
| Duration | 6 months / 12 months | |||
| Assessment Methods | Online quizzes, written assessments, practical observation tasks, and workplace observations and logs. | |||
| Work Placement | Not required |
MST20722 - Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion, and Textiles
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course | |||
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources | |||
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| Co-Contribution Fees | Fee Free (For eligible school students under VETiS 2026) | |||
| Duration | 6 months / 12 months | |||
| Assessment Methods | Online quizzes, written assessments, practical observation tasks, and workplace observations and logs. | |||
| Work Placement | Not required |
School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship Pathways
Please select a qualification to see detailed information.
AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course |
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| Delivery Mode | Workplace based with on-the-job training, visits, virtual sessions, and online resources |
| Delivery Location | Brisbane Cairns Central Queensland Darling Downs – Maranoa Gold Coast Ipswich Logan – Beaudesert Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Moreton Bay – North Moreton Bay – South Queensland – Outback Sunshine Coast |
| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee free for eligible students under School-based Apprentices and Free Apprenticeships for under 25s Or $1,536 (For non-concessional student) $614 (For eligible concessional student) |
| Duration | 48 months |
| Assessment Methods | Assessment for this course includes online quizzes and written assessments, practical observation tasks, and on-the-job records (logs used to document and verify workplace tasks as evidence of practical experience) |
| Work Placement | Delivered in the workplace |
SIT20322 - Certificate II in Hospitality
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course |
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources |
| Delivery Location | Brisbane Cairns Central Queensland Darling Downs – Maranoa Gold Coast Ipswich Logan – Beaudesert Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Moreton Bay – North Moreton Bay – South Queensland – Outback Sunshine Coast |
| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee free for eligible students under School-based Traineeships Or $499 (For non-concessional student) $200 (For eligible concessional student) |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Assessment Methods | Assessment for this course includes online quizzes and written assessments, practical observation tasks, and on-the-job records (logs used to document and verify workplace tasks as evidence of practical experience) |
| Work Placement | Delivered in the workplace with a min. of 12 service shifts within a Hospitality business. |
SIT30622 - Certificate III in Hospitality
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course |
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources |
| Delivery Location | Brisbane Cairns Central Queensland Darling Downs – Maranoa Gold Coast Ipswich Logan – Beaudesert Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Moreton Bay – North Moreton Bay – South Queensland – Outback Sunshine Coast |
| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee free for eligible students under School-based Traineeships Or $491 (For non-concessional student) |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Assessment Methods | Assessment for this course includes online quizzes and written assessments, practical observation tasks, and on-the-job records (logs used to document and verify workplace tasks as evidence of practical experience) |
| Work Placement | Delivered in the workplace with a min. of 36 service periods. |
MST30519 - Certificate III in Leather Production
| Available Pathways | Apprenticeship pathways |
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| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course |
| Delivery Mode | Workplace-based with on-the-job training, visits, virtual sessions, and online resources |
| Delivery Location | Brisbane Cairns Central Queensland Darling Downs – Maranoa Gold Coast Ipswich Logan – Beaudesert Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Moreton Bay – North Moreton Bay – South Queensland – Outback Sunshine Coast |
| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee free for eligible students under School-based Apprentices and Free Apprenticeships for under 25s Or $1,360 (For non-concessional student) |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Assessment Methods | Assessment for this course includes online quizzes and written assessments, practical observation tasks, and on-the-job records (logs used to document and verify workplace tasks as evidence of practical experience) |
| Work Placement | Delivered in the workplace |
MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion, and Textiles (Clothing Technician)
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course |
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources |
| Delivery Location | Brisbane Cairns Central Queensland Darling Downs – Maranoa Gold Coast Ipswich Logan – Beaudesert Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Moreton Bay – North Moreton Bay – South Queensland – Outback Sunshine Coast |
| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee free for eligible students under School-based Traineeships Or $1,792 (For non-concessional student) |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Assessment Methods | Assessment for this course includes online quizzes and written assessments, practical observation tasks, and on-the-job records (logs used to document and verify workplace tasks as evidence of practical experience) |
| Work Placement | Delivered in the workplace |
MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion, and Textiles (Textiles Technician)
| Course Information | Click here to learn more about the course |
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| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face with online resources |
| Delivery Location | Brisbane Cairns Central Queensland Darling Downs – Maranoa Gold Coast Ipswich Logan – Beaudesert Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Moreton Bay – North Moreton Bay – South Queensland – Outback Sunshine Coast |
| Co-Contribution Fees |
Fee free for eligible students under School-based Traineeships Or $1,792 (For non-concessional student) |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Assessment Methods | Assessment for this course includes online quizzes and written assessments, practical observation tasks, and on-the-job records (logs used to document and verify workplace tasks as evidence of practical experience) |
| Work Placement | Delivered in the workplace |