Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed courses

Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed courses (VET BECs) give Year 11 and 12 students the practical skills and experience to confidently step into work, further training, or even a related university course. They’re a great way to prepare for life beyond school.

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Stage 6

2025 VET BEC course descriptions

Explore and download course details for students starting in 2025. Principals and RTOs must check course exclusions before entering students in an HSC VET course.

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Stage 6

2024 VET BEC course descriptions

Explore and download course details for students who started in 2024. Principals and RTOs must check course exclusions before entering students in an HSC VET course.

Apply for a new VET BEC

Schools need to follow this process to get approval for a new Stage 6 VET BEC, add units of competency, or adjust the delivery pattern.

Learn how and when to apply

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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

Students can jumpstart their dream career while finishing the HSC with a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT). Get real world experience while gaining a nationally recognised VET qualification.

Learn more about SBATs