Our approach to career education recognises that as a school, we can positively impact upon a young person’s ability to make well informed career decisions and to manage their own career development. 

Our Careers Education program not only informs students about the wide range of post-school options available to them, it also equips them with the skills and confidence to build on work and educational opportunities while still at school. 

Beginning in Year 9, Careers Education helps students gain awareness in the post-school opportunities available to them. The comprehensive program helps students realise their strengths and interests, and plan relevant skills for their post-school pathway. 

The school community has access to our Careers website to assist students make informed choices.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

As part of our commitment to developing each student’s unique talents, we offer Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways to prepare boys for their chosen career. VET courses provide students with skills, knowledge and experiences to improve your job prospects and prepare you for work and further study after school.

Working with Sydney Catholic Schools as our Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90478), courses can be studied onsite at CBHS, at a Trade Training Centre or Trade Skills Centre, at TAFE or through a private provider.

VET Courses*

Below is a list of the current VET courses offered either onsite or externally: 

• Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology – ONSITE
• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations – ONSITE
• Certificate III in Business – ONSITE
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways – ONSITE
• Certificate III in Fitness – EXTERNAL
• Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services – EXTERNAL
• Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation – EXTERNAL
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) – EXTERNAL
• Certificate III in Plumbing – EXTERNAL
• Certificate lll in Carpentry – EXTERNAL
• Certificate III in Retail – EXTERNAL

Students achieve a Statement of Attainment or a full Certificate II or III as well as their HSC, provided they achieve all course competencies. Additional career pathway options can be discussed with our Careers and Pathways Coordinator. 

* Note: 

• Certain subjects will incur an additional uniform and materials cost.
• Due to the student-driven course approach, some VET courses may not be offered every year. 

VET Course Student Expectations

• Develop, achieve and demonstrate the knowledge and skills of the course.
• Behaviour reliably and responsibly both at school and in the workplace.
• Observe all Work Health & Safety requirements of the course studied.
• For all Stage 6 VET courses, work placement is a mandatory HSC requirement and is part of the assessment program. For these courses, if students do not complete their work placement, they will not meet NESA requirements and the course will not count towards their HSC.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT)

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships are also offered as a pathway to combine school studies with a TAFE course and work in the industry during Years 11 and 12. During this time, students complete a traineeship or the first year of an apprenticeship while completing their HSC, advancing their career progression on the completion of schooling.