About Lowood State High School

This advanced business course is a nationally recognised course that gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of good business management including project and risk management, marketing management and administrative management. Students will learn and understand a variety of business practices through a range of real-life situations and simulated work environments completed on campus, provided by qualified and experienced trainers and assessors.

Students will learn administration skills, marketing skills, how to manage projects, identify and mange risks, and how to lead and manage a workforce. They will use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of business problems. They will provide leadership and guidance to others with some responsibility for the output of others. Such skills and knowledge can be used in a variety of fields including management, marketing, human resources, accounting, banking and retail.

This qualification reflects the role of entry level community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.

At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. Work may take place in a range of community services organisations.

This course is appropriate for students who are interested in a career in retail. This course is the standard entry level where students learn how to provide product and service advice in a retail store, sell products and provide service, operate a register/terminal. Students will gain knowledge including the ability to sell, provide advice and recommend specialised products in stores, rotate and merchandise stock and other relevant skills.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for students to become competent in a range of activities and functions requiring basic retail operational knowledge and limited practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in various retail store settings, such as specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail fast food outlets. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision.

This entry level qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge to use business knowledge in the financial industry. This certificate course gives students the opportunity to engage in and understand a range of business practices through a range of real-life situations and simulated environments. It will help develop and build a broad range of knowledge and skills such as carrying out a range of activities to complete financial business tasks, identify risks and provide advice and customer support to a team. Students will develop a greater understanding of the Australian financial system and how credit works.

This course will engage students in learning activities which will allow them to develop an understanding of various business skills such as creating routine word processing documents, development of business communication skills, working in a team, organisational skills, creation of budgets and savings plans, and an understanding of consumer debt and credit.

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals working in the resources and infrastructure industries who perform mainly routine tasks and procedures, using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, and taking some responsibility for the quality of the work outcomes.

This is a pathway qualification and that prepares individuals to successfully undertake a sector-specified Certificate III from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

Remote pilots operating at this level will apply non-technical and technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and will take limited responsibility in known and stable operational contexts within established regulatory parameters.

The Certificates in General Education for Adults address the education and training needs of students who need to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education skills to access further study, employment or to participate in the community.  

Certificate II in General Education for Adults outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to create and engage with a range of familiar and unfamiliar complex texts types. The focus is on interpreting and creating a range of structurally intricate paper based and web-based text types which may include some specialisation and to apply knowledge of everyday and formal numeracy in a range of contexts. Outcomes also focus on the skills and knowledge to conduct a project and to investigate pathways and develop, implement and review a learning plan. 

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. At this level workers complete tasks under supervision involving known routines and procedures or complete routine and variable tasks in collaboration with others in a team environment.

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain experience with various forms of media. It will provide students with a general knowledge of art skills, procedures and materials.

The Certificate III course in Dance is a two year program that allows participants to demonstrate foundational skills and knowledge for routine activities expected for dance and live performance contexts. This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry level dancers in the live performance industry and may also focus on job roles related to ensemble dancers.

The course will enhance the individual's technique across a variety of styles including Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop and allow students to explore choreographic s kills and overall confidence in the dance industry. Students will develop audition techniques and be required to work effectively with others while preparing and performing routines for live performance. 

This is a qualification for those engaged in supply chain operations and includes specialisations for logistics and warehousing operations. It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures within known time constraints. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.

This qualification reflects the role of entry level volunteer workers. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines.

This qualification may be used as a pathway for workforce entry. Organisations may require volunteers to undergo relevant background checks.

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for those who work in operational roles, under supervision, in a food processing environment. At this level, workers have the technical skills to use a limited range of machinery and/or equipment to process food and carry out routine tasks guided by established procedures.

This course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the creative and performing arts industry. Students develop performance techniques in dance, drama and music and technical production skills in costuming, lighting, sound and set design, directing, choreography, marketing and promotion.

These skills will allow students to refine their individual artistry, plan a career pathway in the arts and put on a production that meets the industry standard.

This entry level qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge to use information and communications technology (ICT) in any industry. This certificate course gives students the opportunity to engage in and understand a range of ICT practices through a range of real-life situations and simulated environments. This course will engage students in learning activities which will allow them to develop an understanding of various IT skills such as configuring operating systems, acquiring and using new and upgraded technology, selecting, installing and using computer software as well as solving organisational problems by applying technology. 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of hospitality operational skills and basic industry knowledge. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés and coffee shops. Possible job titles include: bar attendant, café attendant, catering assistant, food and beverage attendant, front office assistant.

Binnacle's Certificate III in Fitness 'Fitness in Schools' program is offered over two years as a senior subject where students deliver a range of fitness programs and services to clients within their school community.  Graduates will be competent in a range of essential skills – such as undertaking client health assessments, planning and delivering fitness programs, and conducting group fitness sessions in indoor and outdoor fitness settings, including with older clients.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and learn under direct supervision.

This qualification reflects the role of entry level fashion designer.

This qualification provides students with the opportunity to gain experience with various practices within the Horticulture industry.

This entry level qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge to use business knowledge in any industry. This certificate course gives students the opportunity to engage in and understand a range of business practices through a range of real-life situations and simulated environments. This course will engage students in learning activities which will allow them to develop an understanding of various business skills such as creating routine and advanced word processing documents, development of business communication skills, workteam and organisational skills, creation of spreadsheets and databases.  This qualification is designed for people seeking a pathway into a variety of business-related occupations. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Administration Assistant, Clerical Worker, Data Entry Operator, Information Desk Clerk, Office Junior or Receptionist.

The Certificate II in Tourism entry qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism and travel industry sectors including travel agencies, holiday parks and resorts, attractions, and any small tourism business. The Certificate III in Business qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. The program will be delivered through class-based tasks as well as both simulated and real business and tourism environments at the school - involving the delivery of a range of projects and services within the school community.