St Columban's College is characterised by outstanding training facilities, an innovative and collaborative training environment, reciprocal training partnerships, and measurable progress toward national vocational educations and training (VET) goals, matching outcomes to industry demands. They deliver training in 19 national qualifications in 11 industry areas, including Hospitality, Kitchen Operations and Hairdressing through the St Columban's Community Trade Training Centre.
The College has gained a successful reputation as a leader and strong advocate for vocational education in a secondary school setting, winning the School Pathways to VET category in the Australian Training Awards, 2014, and national finalist in the category, 2016.
As a small training provider St Columban’s objective is to maintain excellence in training and outcomes, equity in access and participation in courses, and strategic edge for students in the changing world of work. Annually over 90 students engage in school-based traineeships/apprenticeships, and currently the College employs 17 trainees.