Senior Pathways at Ohana College

Learning with purpose. Pathways with direction.

At Ohana College, students can pursue a range of pathways depending on their goals, whether they are looking to complete Year 10, achieve their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), progress to further study or university, or transition into the world of work.

Our senior program is designed to support individual student pathways, combining academic learning, vocational opportunities, career planning and personal development. Students are supported to discover their strengths, reconnect with learning and build a clear plan for life beyond school.

What Students Study

A Personalised Senior Plan

Starting the Journey in Year 10

Your Senior Pathway

Where Ohana College Pathways Lead

Our curriculum aligns with the Australian Curriculum and the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) requirements while allowing flexibility to support individual learning pathways.

At Ohana College, we focus on developing lifelong skills such as literacy, numeracy, communication and critical thinking. These skills support students throughout their education and prepare them for future study, training and employment.

Students develop these skills through learning opportunities that strengthen:

Literacy and Communication
Building the ability to read, write, communicate and think critically.

Numeracy and Problem Solving
Developing practical mathematical skills and applying them to real-world situations.

Students can also engage in elective subjects and vocational pathways that connect with their interests, strengths and future goals.

At Ohana College, all students are supported through an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which outlines personalised learning supports to help them achieve their learning and personal goals.

As students move into the senior years, they also develop a Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan, which maps out their pathway through the senior phase of schooling and beyond.

The SET Plan helps students identify and plan for:

career interests
subject selections
certificate and training opportunities
post-school pathways such as employment, further training or study

SET Plans are developed collaboratively between students, families, teachers and our VET and Careers Coordinator, ensuring every student has a clear direction and the support needed to achieve their goals.

Preparation for senior pathways begins in Year 10, where students build the skills, experience and confidence needed for life beyond school.

Year 10 students can:

Participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a recognised life skills program that develops leadership, resilience, teamwork and community service while contributing up to 1 QCE credit.
Complete a Certificate II in Active Volunteering, embedded within the Year 10 program. This nationally recognised qualification contributes up to 4 QCE credits and is fully funded by the College, rather than using a student’s government VET in Schools (VETiS) funding.
Complete a Short Course in Literacy and a Short Course in Numeracy, allowing students to meet their QCE literacy and numeracy requirements early.
Undertake a Short Course in Careers Education, which contributes a QCE credit and prepares students for part-time work, full-time employment, apprenticeships and traineeships.
Work with our Careers Counsellor to explore career interests, identify training opportunities and begin developing a personalised pathway plan.

Through these opportunities, students can gain up to 8 of the 20 credits required for their QCE during Year 10, helping reduce pressure in the senior years and allowing greater flexibility in planning their pathway.

Every student’s journey is different. At Ohana College, students are supported to design a pathway that reflects their goals, interests and strengths.

Senior students may work toward:

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Achieved through a combination of school subjects, vocational education and recognised learning.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Industry-recognised certificate courses delivered through registered training organisations, helping students develop practical skills linked to future careers.

School-Based Traineeships or Employment Pathways
Opportunities that allow students to gain workplace experience while continuing their education.

Flexible Pathway Options
Senior students may access flexible learning arrangements such as release days for TAFE study, traineeships, volunteering or other approved work-related experiences, supporting their transition into employment or further training.

Personal Development and Career Readiness
Including continued participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, along with support to develop a professional CV, build interview skills and gain workplace experience through industry exposure and work-related learning opportunities.

Our graduates move into a variety of pathways depending on their goals and interests. During the senior years, students may access flexible pathway options such as release days for TAFE study, traineeships, volunteering or other approved work-related experiences, helping them transition into employment or further training.

After leaving Ohana College, graduates pursue pathways including:

Apprenticeships and traineeships
Further vocational training or TAFE study
Employment
Community leadership and service

For students interested in continuing their studies, university pathways may also be possible, sometimes through an access or bridging course before progressing to tertiary study

Our goal is simple:

At Ohana College, we are committed to ensuring every senior student is supported to develop the skills, confidence and direction needed for life beyond school.

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Senior Pathways at Ohana College

Learning with purpose. Pathways with direction.

Our goal is simple:

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