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Framework and Non Framework Courses
Framework and Non Framework Courses
VET courses are generally broken into two groups, Industry Curriculum Framework courses and Board Endorsed Courses. Both groups will provide units of credit towards the students HSC. Similarly, both groups will give students access to a nationally recognised qualification.
Industry Curriculum Framework courses are Category B subjects for calculating an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The ATAR is the main method of determining university admission for students seeking university admission at the end of year 12.
Note: only ONE Category B course may be used towards the student’s ATAR, Board Endorsed Courses cannot be used towards the ATAR.
Introduction to VET
Introduction to VET
VET courses offer dual accreditation: students who successfully complete these courses will gain unit credit toward their HSC and will receive a nationally recognised industry based qualification. All VET courses have been developed in conjunction with industry, are taught to industry standards and have clear links to post school destinations. VET courses can only be delivered through Registered Training Organisations (RTO). Lumen Christi Catholic College is able to deliver VET courses under our RTO, Catholic Education Office Canberra and Goulburn (91369).
All VET courses have a practical component. They are designed for students who may wish to build a career in these industry areas. There is also a significant theoretical component in most of the courses. Many of the core competencies and skills gained from VET Courses are “transferable”, for e.g. teamwork, communication, work health and safety and work ethics. No matter what industry the student eventually pursues, they will have participated in entry-level skills that will make them more “work ready”.
Optional External HSC Examination
Optional External HSC Examination
Industry Curriculum Framework courses have an optional external HSC exam for students wishing to include their mark in the calculation of the ATAR. Students who sit for the optional HSC exam will have an estimate mark submitted to NESA by the school. This estimate mark will only be used in the event of a claim of misadventure being upheld by NESA. Students can officially withdraw from the HSC exam by informing their teacher and the VET Coordinator. This has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive AQF qualifications.
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