VET

22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) (partial completion)

Offered within the Aquinas Timetable and on Wednesdays at the College

Certificate II in Building and Construction provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the building and construction industry.

On successful completion of this two year program, students will have completed two-thirds of the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship. Students wishing to complete the entire pre-apprenticeship certificate will need to undertake modules beyond the requirements of the VCE VET program. Year 2 Building and Construction does not attract a VCE study score, but contributes 10% to a student’s ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four scaled studies).

Building and Construction classes run within the Aquinas College timetable – Year 1 runs Period 6 to 6.30pm Monday and Year 2 runs Period 6 to 6.30pm Thursday depending on numbers applying.

First year units of competencies include Construction Induction and First Aid qualifications. Second year units of competencies include building structures, safe handling of power tools, and wall framing.

Career opportunities: General construction, builder, carpenter, and cabinet maker.

To learn more please watch the VET Building & Construction video

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SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality

Offered within the Aquinas Timetable and on Wednesday afternoons at the College

This program aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the hospitality area, with specific focus on food and beverage activities (i.e. front of house).

First year students cover competencies including hygienic practices for food, interacting with customer and operating a bar.

Sample competencies covered in the second year include process financial transactions, food and beverage service, non-alcoholic beverages, prepare and serve espresso coffee.

Career opportunities: bar attendant, café attendant, catering assistant, food and beverage attendant, front office assistant. With additional training and experience, future employment outcomes may include restaurant manager, sommelier, and maître d’.

All Hospitality classes may run within the normal Aquinas College timetable depending on numbers applying. Compulsory attendance is required at approximately one Restaurant Night per month. Restaurant nights finish around 9.30pm

All Units 3 & 4 Hospitality courses attract a VCE study score, and can contribute to a student’s “Top 4” for their ATAR. Else as a 5th or 6th subject, a 10% bonus will be included towards the ATAR.

To learn more please watch the VET Hospitality video

For more information about VET Hospitality from VCAA

SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery

Offered within the Aquinas Timetable and on Wednesday afternoons at the College

This certificate provides students with an overview of the hospitality industry. It provides students with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities (i.e. cooking.)

First year students cover competencies including preparing dishes using basic methods of cookery, safe work practices and maintaining the quality of perishable items.

Sample competencies covered in the second year include appetisers and salads, stocks, sauces and soups and vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes.

Career opportunities: breakfast cook, catering assistant, fast food cook, sandwich hand. With additional training and experience, future employment outcomes may include chef, pastry chef, caterer.

Cookery classes may run within the normal Aquinas College timetable depending on numbers applying. Compulsory attendance is required at approximately one Restaurant Night per month. Restaurant nights finish around 9.30pm 

All Units 3 & 4 Hospitality courses attract a VCE study score, and can contribute to a student’s “Top 4” for their ATAR. Else as a 5th or 6th subject, a 10% bonus will be included towards the ATAR.

To learn more please watch the VET Hospitality video

For more information about VET Hospitality from VCAA

MST20722 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Offered within the Aquinas Timetable

Do you love fashion and want to learn more about the industry? Then VET Fashion is for you.

This VET course provides an introductory overview of skills applied in the fashion industry.  You will learn the skills and techniques required to design and produce garments.  This qualification provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills to pursue a career or further training in the fashion industry.

Year 1

First year will see students complete competencies ranging from basic sewing skills to all areas of garment production, including designing and producing a basic garment, modifying patterns to create basic styles, producing a textile product, applying quality standards and recognising fibres and fabrics.

Year 2

Second year students complete competencies including how to identify fabrics and fibres, elements and principles of design, how to embellish a garment, how to develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles, how to prepare design concept for a simple garment and they will learn to organise and plan their own work to achieve successful outcomes.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four scaled studies).

Career Opportunities

Fashion design, Garment construction, sewing, fashion merchandising, fashion buying, fashion agent, craft, garment manufacturer, clothing alteration, textile design, carpet design, costume design, dressmaker, fashion photographer, footwear designer, handcraft tailor, knitwear designer, leather craftworker, swimwear/lingerie designer, marketing, milliner, pattern maker, pattern grader, quality control, sales manager, sales representative, shoe repair, textile technologist, upholsterer.

To learn more please watch the VET Apparel, Fashion and Textiles video

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SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

Offered within the Aquinas Timetable  and on Wednesday afternoons at the College

The Certificate III in Sport and Recreation aims to provide students with foundation skills and knowledge to assist in employment or further study in the sporting and fitness recreation industry.

Completion of the two year Sport and Recreation Course attracts a VCE study score, and can contribute to a student’s “Top 4” for their ATAR. Else as a 5th or 6th subject, a 10% bonus will be included towards the ATAR.

First and second year units of competency include develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills, organise personal work priorities and development, provide first aid, provide customer service, respond to emergency situations, follow work health and safety policies and conduct sport events and sport coaching sessions.

VET Sport & Recreation classes may run within the normal Aquinas College timetable depending on numbers applying and from 1.30pm to 5.30pm Wednesday afternoons (Year 2 only in 2024). Students can still choose to participate in EISM on a Wednesday afternoon and attend VET class when EISM has finished.

Career opportunities following from this certificate include exercise science, human movement, nutrition, physical education teaching, and physiotherapy.

To learn more watch the VET Sport & Recreation video

For more information about VET Sport and Recreation from VCAA