About Noosa District State High School

Nationally recognised VET qualification which gives students 4 credits towards a QCE. There are no formal qualification entry requirements. This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of junior administrative positions who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. Individuals in these roles generally work under direct supervision.

Certificate II in Hospitality is a VET qualification, which is nationally recognised. This is a practical course focused on 'front of house' activities. These include barista skills, preparation of non-alcoholic beverages, working in teams and service at the school restaurant. A Responsible Service of Alcohol and Responsible Gambling Services courses are a part of the program. Students must complete 12 service periods in the hospitality industry.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the hospitality industry as a bar attendant, catering assistant, food and beverage attendant, front office assistant, porter and room attendant.

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations is a VET qualification, which is nationally recognised. This qualification is delivered under an agreement with another Registered Training Organisation and students who enrol in this course will use their VETiS funding. This is a practical course focused on 'back of house' activities. These include the preparation and presentation of simple dishes, appetisers, salads and sandwiches in the school's commercial kitchen, as well as espresso coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. A Responsible Service of Alcohol is part of the program. Students must complete 12 service periods in the hospitality industry as part of the course requirements.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the hospitality industry as a cook, sandwich hand and catering assistant and is the first step in a career as a chef.

The Certificate III in Live Production and Services at NDSHS is structured in such a way that students will have pathway options which allow them to specialize in 2 of 3 areas – Lighting, Audio or Stage Management.

Students are encouraged to demonstrate their competencies by planning and managing the variety of cultural events on the school calendar and for community events. Entertainment students also manage the Technology Learning Centre and school’s Radio.

This is a practical course and students are expected to work outside regular school hours.

The qualification is intended for people interested in exposure to an engineering or related working environment with a view to entering into employment in that area. This qualification will equip graduates with knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.

Skills Generation offers a variety of projects and programs under this qualification.

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. Students will learn a variety of skills including animal husbandry, crop production, plant propagation, fencing and tractor driving.

It is a dynamic and diverse course of study aimed at a wide range of students who want to learn about materials, tools and processes used in manufacturing, engineering, woodworking and design. We cater for a wide range of students who may be looking for trade apprenticeships, tertiary study or who may have an interest in just making things.

We offer students an active and physically engaging learning process by providing practical and interesting task activities. We have well-equipped industry standard facilities that have been developed to cater for both hand tool use and modern manufacturing techniques where heavy emphasis is placed on fixed and portable power tools. Industrial Technology is all about Learning by Doing.

Binnacle's Certificate III in Fitness 'Fitness in Schools' program is offered as a senior subject where students deliver a range of fitness programs and services to clients within their school community. Graduates will be competent in a range of essential skills – such as undertaking client health assessments, planning and delivering fitness programs, and conducting group fitness sessions in indoor and outdoor fitness settings, including with older adult clients.

This qualification will introduce students to the creative arts industry and teach them basic practical skills in camera and cinematography and vision and sound editing.

They will learn employability skills such as communication, teamwork, planning and organizing and self management.

This qualification allows learners to develop skill and knowledge to prepare for work in areas such as community television production assistant.

It is essentially a preparatory qualification that can be used as a pathway into Certificate III in Media and thereafter jobs such as camera / lighting assistant, editing assistant, production assistant.