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Broadford Secondary College students exploring future pathways
Careers and pathways

Planning pathways for success

At Broadford Secondary College, our Careers Program supports students to make informed decisions about future education, training, and employment pathways.

Student journey

Discover. Explore. Transition.

1

Discover strengths

2

Explore pathways

3

Build skills

4

Transition confidently

7–12

Career learning

VET

Practical pathways

1:1

Guidance support

Careers education

Supporting students to navigate an ever-changing world of work

Through classroom learning, individual guidance, industry experiences, and pathway exploration, students are encouraged to identify their strengths, interests, and aspirations while developing clear goals for life beyond school.

Clear pathway conversations across every year level

Practical preparation for work, study and training

Opportunities to connect with industry and providers

Support for applications, resumes and interviews

Year 7 to Year 12

A structured pathway from discovery to transition

Careers education is embedded across all year levels, helping students discover interests, explore opportunities, refine goals, build skills, and transition successfully beyond secondary school.

Year 7Discover

Discover

Students begin their career journey by learning about themselves, their strengths, interests, and future possibilities.

Students can

  • Career and pathway learning within the curriculum
  • Group exploration activities with employers and industry representatives
  • Early career planning and goal setting

Outcome: Open to new ideas and comfortable discussing future possibilities.

Year 8Explore

Explore

Students continue developing their understanding of careers by exploring the world of work and considering future options.

Students can

  • Explore careers through curriculum learning
  • Participate in employer and pathway activities
  • Begin early career planning

Outcome: Ready to make elective subject choices and explore pathways.

Year 9Refine

Refine

Students refine their interests through hands-on experiences, industry tasters, and increased pathway exploration.

Students can

  • Complete their Morrisby Profile
  • Participate in work experience opportunities
  • Engage in Tech School programs and career planning

Outcome: Clearer about career interests, subject choices, and future possibilities.

Year 10Test

Test

Students test career interests and pathway options through practical, real-world learning experiences.

Students can

  • Reflect on their Morrisby Profile results
  • Participate in work experience and industry tasters
  • Plan senior pathways and subject selections

Outcome: Ready to make informed decisions about senior school pathways.

Year 11Build

Build

Students build knowledge, skills, and qualifications that align with their chosen pathway.

Students can

  • Participate in their senior secondary pathway
  • Explore post-school education, training, and employment options
  • Review and adjust pathway goals as needed

Outcome: Secure in their decisions while supported to change direction if goals evolve.

Year 12Transition

Transition

Students prepare for a successful transition from school into further education, training, apprenticeships, traineeships, or employment.

Students can

  • Access tertiary, TAFE, apprenticeship, and employment guidance
  • Receive support with applications, resumes, and interviews
  • Plan confident next steps beyond secondary school

Outcome: Prepared, informed, and confident about life beyond school.

VET pathways

Vocational Education and Training opportunities

Broadford Secondary College offers selected internal VET programs and supports students to access external VET programs through partnerships with local training providers, TAFEs, and industry organisations.

VET can help students

Develop hands-on workplace skills
Gain nationally recognised qualifications
Explore specific industries
Access specialised training
Combine practical learning with school studies
Improve readiness for employment

External VET pathway areas may include

Building and ConstructionAutomotiveHealth ServicesCommunity ServicesHospitalityInformation TechnologyEngineeringBeauty and HairdressingSport and RecreationEarly Childhood Education

Specific VET courses may vary from year to year based on student interest, availability, and provider offerings.

Experiences and support

Connecting learning with real future opportunities

Students are supported through excursions, guest speakers, industry programs, practical experiences, and personalised careers guidance.

Vocational Education and Training

VET programs help students gain practical, industry-relevant skills while completing their secondary education.

  • Hands-on workplace skills
  • Nationally recognised qualifications
  • Industry pathway exploration
  • Employment and further training readiness

Excursions and Industry Experiences

Students connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities through excursions, expos, and workplace experiences.

  • University and TAFE visits
  • Industry tours and workplace visits
  • Careers expos and pathway events
  • Trade and apprenticeship information sessions

Guest Speakers and Professionals

Students hear directly from professionals, employers, tertiary institutions, alumni, and industry leaders.

  • University and TAFE representatives
  • Apprentices and trainees
  • Emergency services and Defence Force representatives
  • Former students and alumni

Individual Careers Support

Personalised guidance helps students make informed decisions about subjects, pathways, and post-school options.

  • Subject selection advice
  • Career pathway planning
  • Resume and cover letter assistance
  • Interview preparation and application support
Students planning future pathways

Building futures

Every student deserves a pathway that matches their strengths, interests, and ambitions.

Through Careers Education, VET opportunities, industry experiences, and individual support, students are empowered to make informed decisions and confidently take their next steps.

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