Vocational Education and Training in Schools
VETiS
Are you a high school student eager to pursue a career in health?
Mater Education’s Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program gives students in Years 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to complete a vocational education and training (VET) qualification as part of their school studies through a general training pathway.
Our program has been designed by Mater Education's team of clinical educators, allowing students to develop practical, job-ready skills in some key foundation areas such as medical terminology, anatomy, and communication.
Over six months (two school terms) the program sees students complete a HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services, with the option to attain a HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance via a ten-week (one term) gap program. VET in Schools (VETiS) 2026 is funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
Learn more about VETiS here:
View our course flyer
Course information
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General Training Pathway funding eligibility
To access a funded training place in Certificate II in Health Support Services, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- be a student enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 in 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 of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET)
- have a genuine interest in pursuing a post school vocational occupation.
Important: Eligible students (or parent/guardian if under 18 years of age), must sign an acknowledgement that the student understands that they are using their one Queensland Government funded VET in Schools qualification entitlement. Entitlement to a subsidised training place will be exhausted at the successful completion of this course.
You will also need:
- to have basic computer skills, access to a laptop or portable device with internet access (Wi-Fi available at our study locations) and up-to-date software. This includes Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
- To wear the appropriate uniform:
- long black dress pants (leggings, jeans or casual pants are not permitted)
- black leather school shoes (sneakers are not permitted)
- school polo sport shirt (per the student's school uniform)
As part of receiving a subsidised training place, students may be asked to complete a DTET student survey.
To continue studying HLT33115 Certificate III Health Services Assistance gap program, students must have successfully completed the Certificate II in Health Support Services.
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Certificate II in Health Support Services
School students do not have to pay any student or co-contribution fees for the VETiS 2026 program. The Queensland Government covers the cost of tuition fees.
Ineligible students will be required to pay the full fee as published.
Certificate III Health Services Assistance Gap Program
Gap program fee: $800 (Invoiced to the partner school).
Additional costs
As part of your enrolment, you will need to buy:
- Black leather school shoes
- Long black dress pants
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The program is open to students from Year 10, 11 and 12 and is available to commence at the beginning of each school term (except term two). All students must obtain approval from their school and their parent/guardian to be able to participate.
We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people who engage with our services. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, respected, and valued, and we take our responsibility to protect them seriously.
Certificate II in Health Support Services
Students completing the Certificate II in Health Support Services will be required to attend weekly vocational classes away from school (one day per week for two terms), and weekly homework tasks.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Gap Program
Those who pursue the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Gap Program will continue weekly vocational classes (one day per week for an additional term), weekly homework tasks and a one-day Health Experience towards the end of the program, during school holidays.
One-day Health Experience
This hands-on immersive experience will expose students to the various tasks and skills as a healthcare professional, such as:
- personal cares including bed bath, showers, shaving and feeding of patients
- emergency care
- basic nursing cares including wound management
- vital signs
- communication activities.
Using simulation, students will experience what a typical day is like for a healthcare professional. They’ll follow simulated 'patients' through the healthcare system to learn what’s involved in caring for people, helping them explore the idea of studying or working in healthcare.
Locations
VETiS is offered at Mater Education's study locations in Brisbane, Springfield and Townsville
We also offer VETiS at a number of Mater Education external health hubs on-site at high schools across Queensland:
- Carmel College
- Centenary State High School
- Fairholme College
- Grace Lutheran College
- Pimlico State High School
- St Joseph's College
- St Saviour's College
- St Thomas More College
- WesTEC Trade Training Centre
- Whites Hill State College
While we will endeavour to accommodate your preferred location, start date and contact days, these will all be subject to availability and will be negotiated with your school upon enrolment.
If you would like to talk to the Mater Education team on about setting up a hub at your school, phone 1300 070 350 or email schools@mater.org.au.
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