Vocational Education & Training (VET)

VET programs are designed to help students make the transition to further education or training, work, or a blend of both training and work. Students considering a VET program are welcome to talk to Ms Lucinda Huffer or Miss Jaclyn Jacobs (Learning Specialist Vocational Education and Pathways).

The Benefits of Studying a VET Program

• A VET program is compulsory for all VCE VM students

• For all students, both VCE VM and VCE, a VET program offers the following benefits:

• Increases the options available for students to participate in vocational education and training during their secondary schooling

• Provides students with the option of undertaking a broad range of studies to meet their individual needs

• Increases employability and work readiness

VCE/VCE VM VET Studies

VCE/VCE VM VET programs provide the opportunity to undertake entry level TAFE training within the VCE or VCE VM. On successful completion, students will have obtained their VCE and a Vocational Education and Training certificate, which will allow them to either move on to further education and training or to seek employment, including part time or casual employment whilst continuing with other studies. These programs broaden post-school options with workplace and training experience, which enhance student readiness for further training and employment.

Recognition for VET Programs within the VCE

VCE VET programs are fully recognised within the Unit 1-4 structure of the VCE and may therefore contribute towards satisfactory completion of VCE. VCE VET units have equal status with other VCE studies. Some VCE VET units are scored and can be included in the student’s primary four subjects in their ATAR calculation. Non-scored units at Units 3 and 4 are calculated as 10% of the fourth (i.e lowest scoring) study score of your primary 4 VCE studies so long as the student undertakes 4 other VCE subjects – otherwise a study score cannot be obtained.

VET Program Delivery

Most VET programs are delivered by TAFE Institutes and through local schools organised via a VET Network. This means that students will be required to travel to and from the VET provider. Most programs are offered on a Wednesday; some run for the entire day, with others requiring the student to attend on a Wednesday afternoon. This does mean that VCE students would miss some classes at school to undertake a VET program.

There may be some additional costs for materials, equipment or uniform. However, the school pays the tuition fees still outstanding after the government subsidy.

Memorandum of Understanding:

Enrolling in a VET course is a whole-year commitment. While the Department of Education pays part of the fees, the College pays the remaining student tuition fees. Students who wish to be enrolled in a VET course will be required to pay a $50 withdrawal fee that will be retained by the College should a student choose to cancel their studies at any time after enrolment.

What does studying a VET through WSC look like?

VCE

• Units 1-2: 5 subjects + 1 VET

• Units 3-4: 4 subjects + 1 VET (continued from previous year)

VCE VM

• Units 1-2: 5 subjects + 1 VET

• Units 3-4: 5 subjects + 1 VET (continued from previous year)

Please note that students are unable to commence a VET qualification in Year 12 and have it count as a Unit 3 & 4 study. Successful completion of the first year of a VET qualification will only give credit as a Unit 1 & 2 study.

VET Programs Available to VCE VM & VCE Students

Students interested in undertaking a VET program are advised to see Miss Jacobs in the Careers Office (B20). The list below gives some indication of programs available. However, the list is not exhaustive.

• Automotive (Mechanical OR Paint and Panel)

• Beauty Services

• Building and Construction

• Business

• Early Childhood Education and Care

• Community Services

• Computer Assembly and Repair

• Digital Media and Technology

• Electrotechnology – Electrical Career Start

• Engineering

• Event Management

• Games Development

• Salon Assistant

• Allied Health Assistance

• Hospitality

• I.T.

• Music

• Plumbing

• Retail Make-Up

• Sport and Recreation

• Visual Arts