What does VETiS mean?

How can students do VETiS?

Students can undertake VET while at school in several ways:

• As part of school studies – delivered and resourced by the school if it is a registered training organisation (RTO).

• Through an external RTO – delivered by a government-approved Skills Assure Supplier (like Blueprint), funded through Queensland Government subsidies or fee-for-service.

• As a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) – combining paid work, training, and school studies.

👉 Learn more at Queensland Government – VETiS funding.

What funding is available?

From 1 January 2026, Queensland’s VETiS will be funded through the Career Ready program.

• Students can complete one funded qualification at Certificate I or II level from the Priority Skills List.

• These qualifications are delivered by approved Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS) only.

• For Certificate III qualifications, students should take a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT). These are funded separately under the Career Start Program.

• Students or parents may also choose to pay privately (fee-for-service) if they want extra training outside the funded entitlement.

Key Takeaway

VETiS = Vocational Education and Training in Schools.

It gives students a head start by completing a nationally recognised qualification during high school. With the new Career Ready funding, students can complete one subsidised Certificate I or II, while Certificate III pathways are supported through school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.