Introduction | Framework Courses | Board Developed Course
Non- Framework (Content Endorsed) Courses | Course Location
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Introduction
At Trinity in Years 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to select a Vocational Educational course instead of the normal Board of Studies courses or International Baccalaureate courses offered here at the School.

There are 3 categories of courses available for students:

• Framework Courses
• Board Developed Courses
• Non- Framework (Content Endorsed) Courses

All courses are drawn from TAFE certificate courses, provide students with industry recognition and national accreditation, and most matriculate into a higher-level TAFE course. Most courses count as 2 unit HSC courses.

Framework Courses
There are 8 industry framework courses available in 2003, 2 of which (Hospitality and Building Construction) can be studied at Trinity Grammar School within the normal School timetable.

Other courses, which are undertaken at TAFE Colleges, include: Information Technology, Retail, Entertainment, and Tourism. These courses are based on national training packages and provide students with the opportunity of gaining a Certificate 1 or II (AQF). If a student studies the same framework course for 2 years and undertakes the Board of Studies HSC examination, the mark can be used in the calculation of their UAI.

Board Developed Course
The Accounting 2 unit course, which can only be studied at a TAFE College, has been developed by the Board of Studies, and, as such, can be used in the calculation of a student’s UAI.

Non-Framework (Content Endorsed) Courses
Both Year 11 and 12 students can study these courses. These courses count as 2 units of study and most can be studied for either 1 or 2 years. Some of the courses currently enjoyed by Trinity students include:

• Automotive
• Aviation
• Real Estate
• Sport and Recreation
• Fitness Instruction
• Autobody Repair
• Design
• Photography

Course Location
Most courses are held in one afternoon per week from 1.30PM to 5.30PM. Most Trinity students undertaking a Non-Framework course attend the Sydney Institute of TAFE, Ultimo.
A Vocational Education course provides many students with:

• a focus during their final 2 years of school
• exposes them to a different, and more adult, independent learning environment

Contact Us
For any further information regarding Vocation Education at Trinity please phone +61 2 9581 6000 or email.