VET

22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) (partial completion)

Offered within the Aquinas Timetable and on Wednesday afternoons 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 Tuesday 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

For more information about VET Building and Construction from VCAA

SIT20316 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

SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

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.

All Kitchen Operations 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

MST20616 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

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 Applied Fashion Design & Technology video

For more information about VET Applied Fashion Design from VCAA

CUA30915 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)

Offered on Wednesday afternoons at the College

This qualification is for students who have an interest in music and sound production and are keen to develop skills in a range of areas such as recording, mixing and sound editing. Sound Production Specialisation provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record, mix and edit sound sources, and operate sound reinforcement equipment for live music events. The program includes core units such as implementing copyright arrangements, performing basic sound editing and developing music industry knowledge.

Elective units provide students with the opportunity to learn the essentials of audio engineering and electronic music production. Students will gain competencies that will enhance their employment opportunities within the music industry, and a recognised qualification that will assist them in making a more informed choice when considering vocational and career pathways.

Contribution to VCE/VCAL:

VCE: Students who complete Certificate III in Music will be eligible for up to five Units of credit towards their VCE: up to three at the Unit 1 & 2 level and a Unit 3 & 4 sequence.

VCAL: This program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and may also contribute to the WorkRelated Skills Strand of VCAL

ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Unit 3 & 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.

Music classes run on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.

Career opportunities:

• Sound Engineer

• Producer

• Broadcaster

• Musician

• Performer

• Stage Manager

• Digital Audio Technician

• Sound & Lighting Technician

• Songwriter

Pathway options:

CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music

CUA50815 Diploma of Music

CUA60515 Advanced Diploma of Music

CUA30915 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production) is offered to students under the auspices of the College of Sound and Music Production (RTO #41549).

To learn more watch the VET Music video

For more information about VET Music from VCAA

CUA20220 Certificate II in Creative Industries

Offered on Wednesday afternoons at the College

3D Animation Foundations is designed to introduce students to the many career opportunities available for 3D artists, animators and designers. This course gives students an understanding of the creative potential of the 3D animation software used in the games, film and visual effects industry.

The course covers the fundamentals of 3D animation including:

• 3D modeling

• Texturing

• Animation

• Lighting

• Rendering

• Character design

• Environment design

• Short movie production

The course is focused on learning how to create a short animated film with a 3D character at an introductory level. Students start by planning and discussing their short animated film ideas through concept art and storyboards. Students learn how to model and animate their designs. They will then complete the production process with a short animated film that is presented on a video hosting website (such as Youtube). Students will also learn how the 3D animation film industry works. They will learn about how studios are setup, the software they use and the people they employ. 3D Animation Foundations serves as a valuable bridge to further study in 3D animation, including 3D animation for games or film. Graduates leave with a portfolio of work, knowledge and skills useful in many other multimedia and design areas.

Class runs Wednesday at Aquinas College 1.30pm-5.30pm

Contribution to VCE/VCAL:

VCE: Students who complete Certificate II in Creative Industries will be eligible for two Units of credit towards their VCE at Unit 1 & 2 level.

Career Opportunities

Game design, film and TV, advertising, theatre

For more information about VET Creative Industries from AIE

SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

Offered 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 runs from 1.30pm to 5.30pm Wednesday afternoons. Students can still choose to participate in EIS on a Wednesday afternoon and attend VET class when EIS 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