External Courses

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some students choose to enhance their learning by undertaking nationally recognised training through external providers while remaining enrolled at school. These opportunities provide valuable skills and qualifications that contribute to future career pathways.

How to Apply for an Ex​​​ternal Course

• Courses and traineeships are advertised through student notices, school noticeboards, and emails.

• Students must obtain parental permission to enrol in an external training opportunity.

• Permission forms are available for download on this page or can be collected from the Senior Pathways Office.

• All applicants will be interviewed by the Senior Pathways Team to ensure they select the right pathway and understand course expectations.

Study​​ Line & Independent Study Support

• Students accepted into an external course will be required to drop an existing subject, allowing them to have a study line.

• Study lines provide additional time for students to succeed in their school program and external course.

• Support is available in the Independent Study Line (ISL) room.

Flexi Leave for Y​​ear 11 & 12 Students

• Students with a study line in Period 1 or 4 may apply for Flexi Leave.

• Flexi Leave allows students to start school later (10:20 AM) or leave early (1:30 PM) to support their studies.

• All Flexi Leave approvals must be granted by the Senior School Deputy Principal.

• Flexi Leave forms are available in the ISL room.

Student Expectati​​​ons

To participate in an external course, students must: 

✔ Demonstrate appropriate behaviour, effort, and attendance at school.​

✔ Represent Springfield Central SHS by upholding Respect, Resilience, Relationships, and Responsibility.

✔ Keep up with missed classwork due to external study and work commitments.

​External Courses Offered

To cater to diverse student interests, we offer access to Certificate I, II, III, IV & Diploma external course providers, including:

• TAFE In Schools Programs (including WesTec Trade Training Centre)

• Mater Education

• Site Skills Training

• Apprenticeships Queensland

• Barrington College

• Fitnance College​
  
  

VET in Schools (VETis) Funding

• Many Certificate I & II courses are eligible for VETis funding.

• Students can only access VETis funding once, so it’s important to choose wisely to avoid wasting funding.

Popular Courses Our Stu​dents Are Enrolled In:

• Certificate I in Construction

• Certificate III in Engineering—Technical

• Diploma of Business

• Certificate II/III in Health Support Services

• Certificate II in Animal Studies

• Certificate II in Salon Assistant

• Certificate II in Automotive

• Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

• Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies

• ​And many more!

School-Ba​​sed Traineeships & Apprenticeships

School-based traineeships and apprenticeships allow students to gain hands-on industry experience while earning credits towards a nationally recognised qualification.

✔ One day per week in the workplace.
✔ Paid work experience with a host employer.
✔ Additional hours may be negotiated during school holidays.

Popular School-Based​​ Traineeships & Apprenticeships:

• Hospitality

• Hairdressing

• Childcare

• Construction

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• Engineering

• Automotive

• Business
  

• IT

Interested in an external course or traineeship?
Visit the Senior Pathways Office to explore your options and take the next step towards your career goals!​

Amy McNamara​ - Head of Department Pathways​

Alison Russell - Administration​