VET Construction – Building Real-World Skills

As part of the HSC curriculum, students at our school have the opportunity to choose VET Construction, a two-year course offered across Years 11 and 12. This course is ideal for students who enjoy practical, hands-on learning and are interested in a career in the building and construction industry.

VET Construction blends classroom-based learning with valuable industry experience. A key component of the course is Work Placement, where students gain real-world exposure by working alongside construction professionals on active job sites.

In Week 2 of this term, our Year 11 VET Construction students completed their first Work Placement, fulfilling the required 35 hours for the year (with another 35 hours to be completed in Year 12). During their placement, students gained hands-on experience and developed a wide range of skills including site preparation, tool handling, effective communication, and workplace safety practices.

Not only does VET Construction contribute towards the HSC, but it also offers students the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification – giving them a strong head start in the workforce or further trade training.

If your child enjoys building, problem-solving, and learning in a real-world setting, VET Construction could be the perfect fit.

Thomas Freeland
Assistant Head of TAS, VET/TVET Co-ordinator and TAS Teacher