VET at Magdalene Catholic College

Welcome to VET at Magdalene Catholic College.

Your essential resource for all things Vocational Education & Training at Magdalene.

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What is VET?


VET courses provide authentic, applied learning that is practical and work-based and helps students prepare for their transition to post-school work and further study. These courses give dual accreditation for the HSC as well as Nationally Recognised Training Qualifications recognised throughout Australia.

Choosing to study a VET course and working towards a qualification while still at school can enable you to acquire workplace skills in a number of careers and industries like trades, office work, retail, hospitality and technology. It is important to note that work placement is a mandatory component of VET courses. This enables you to apply your classroom learning and further develop your skills in a workplace context.


Do VET Courses Count towards the HSC?


All VET courses give credit for the HSC, additionally many VET courses offer a HSC examination and one (1) VET course can contribute to your ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) score that can count towards university entrance in all degrees.



What can I gain by doing a VET Course?

  • nationally recognised qualifications, at a Certificate I, Certificate II or Certificate III level

  • credit towards the Higher School Certificate

  • experience in the workplace

  • industry - specific technical skills that lead directly to employment or further study

  • employability skills/ foundation skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management and learning and technology skills.


How will I be assessed in my VET course?


All VET courses are competency-based courses. This means your assessment is based on your ability to demonstrate course competencies. Your performance is assessed against performance criteria for each element of competency in the course. You will be assessed as either competent or not yet competent. If you are found to be “not yet competent” then you will be given other opportunities to demonstrate competence. Your teacher will give you feedback regarding all assessments.

Information regarding assessment can be found in your school’s Senior Assessment Handbook.


For some VET Courses you may be required to wear a uniform or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for part or all of your classes. Your teacher will be able to give more information about uniform and safety equipment for your particular VET Course. In addition to your normal school fees, your VET course may attract a special levy, usually to cover the cost of consumables and equipment hire. Your VET Coordinator will be able to give you more information if fees apply to your course.



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