What is Career Ready?
Queensland school students can undertake nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications while they are still at school. Successful completion of VET provides students with nationally recognised qualifications that deliver the skills and knowledge required for specific industries and occupations.
When a student completes vocational education and training while still enrolled at school, it is known as VET in Schools (VETiS). VETiS programs are available to students in Years 10, 11, and 12, allowing them to gain practical skills and nationally recognised qualifications during school hours. Successful completion can also contribute toward the student’s Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
The Queensland Government authorises selected Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver VET in Schools (VETiS) programs. Narbil Training is an approved Skills Assured Supplier (SAS), recognised by the Queensland Government to provide nationally accredited, subsidised VETiS training to eligible school students.
How Career Ready Funding Works
Narbil Training collaborates with numerous secondary schools across Queensland to provide VETiS courses on both a Fee-for-Service and Government-funded basis. Eligible students may have their full course fees covered, depending on the qualification and funding availability.
Eligibility
To be eligible for VETiS 2026, students must mee the following criteria;
- be first enrolled under the VET in Schools 2026 Program on or after 1 January 2026;
- be enrolled in a Queensland school in Years 10, 11 or 12;
- not be an international secondary exchange student in Queensland;
- not be enrolled in a Qualification funded by the Department including a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship;
- not have previously completed a Qualification funded by the Department under VETiS or a similar program by whatever name; and
- have a genuine interest in pursuing a post-school vocational occupation.
Eligible Courses
- RII20120 – Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
- CPC10120 – Certificate I in Construction
- MEM20422 – Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
How to Apply
Narbil Training works closely with high schools to support students throughout the enrolment process. If you’re interested in undertaking one of our eligible courses, please contact your Head of Senior Schooling or reach out to our Administration Team directly.