Trade Pathways
King's Trade Training Centre (KTTC) provides educational pathways for Years 10-12 students to complete their senior years while gaining recognised trade qualifications and practical industry experience alongside their Queensland Certificate of Education.
KTTC provides a supportive framework for students to successfully graduate with employable skills, confidence and a head start in their chosen career. Students can enrol at KTTC in Year 10 or 11, while apprenticed students may commence in Year 12.
KTTC Trade Training Pathway
Graduate Year 12 with Industry-Ready Qualifications
Trade Training students complete Year 12 with the following qualifications:
- Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE);
- Certificate II in Community Services;
- Certificate II in Work Place Skills (Business);
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- Diploma of Leadership & Management (English)
- Certificate II in their chosen trade and
- The commencement of a Certificate III in a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship in their chosen field, with the strong possibility of going straight into employment.
VET Based Learning
KTTC students are enrolled with the relevant registered training organisation (RTO), delivering the vocational education and training (VET) course the student has chosen.
Our Training
Students attend KTTC two to four days a week to study Essential Mathematics, a Diploma of Leadership & Management (English) and various Certificate II courses.
They attend trade training one day a week and up to two days in industry placement, either as work experience or a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship. The Trade Certificate II is completed in Year 11 and the Certificate III is commenced mid-Year 11 or Year 12, with an emphasis on placing students in school-based apprenticeships/traineeships as soon as possible.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
The QCE is Queensland's senior school qualification and is awarded to eligible students by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 20 credit points from a combination of courses, including:
| Core | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|
Essential Mathematics | |
Certificate II qualifications | |
Certificate III qualifications | |
School-based apprenticeships |
| Preparatory | up to 4 Credits |
|---|---|
Certificate I qualifications |
| Complementary (additonal to school fees) | up to 8 Credits |
|---|---|
Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Work experience is a compulsory part of our senior school program. In Year 10, students explore careers they are interested in by stepping into real-world workplaces, gaining firsthand insight into potential career paths. In Year 11, students take this a step further by sourcing an employer who may offer them an apprenticeship or traineeship opportunity.
Yes. At KTTC we believe it is important for students to develop the confidence and skills needed to approach potential employers and navigate the process of finding employment. Students are provided with a suggested script and practical guidance on how to identify and contact suitable employers. As work experience locations will vary, transport arrangements need to be organised between students and their families.
Yes. Before commencing any placement, a Work Experience Agreement form must be completed and signed by the student, parent, employer, and school. Once this agreement is in place, students are covered 24/7 by the Queensland Government for WorkCover injuries and accidents throughout the duration of their placement.
For students considering a trade pathway, obtaining a driver's licence is highly recommended. We encourage students to gain their Learner licence (L plates) as soon as they turn 16 and progress to their Provisional licence (P plates) at 17. A common first question from trade employers is "when do you get your licence?", making this a practical step that can significantly strengthen a student's employment prospects.
How to Apply
Places in our Trade Training program are limited, so we encourage you to apply early. Join us at an Open Day to discover more and meet the team.
Current King's students: Please contact KTTC directly, as you do not need to complete this application form.
