About Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Students may include Vocational Education and Training (VET) in their VCE program.
Students can do nationally recognised training through a VCAA-approved VET program as an apprenticeship or traineeship or any other VET qualification, and receive credit towards their VCE or VCE VM.
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NMVC 2024 VET Handbook
The NMVC 2024 VET Handbook is now available!
This comprehensive guide, created by the Northern Melbourne VET Cluster (NMVC), outlines the external VET courses that are available to students completing VCE or VCE VM.
VET in VCE
VCE students also have access to completing a VET course as part of their VCE (standard) program.
VET in VCE VM
VET forms a core part of the VCE VM program.
Should I consider taking on a VET?
Students value VET because it:
allows them to combine general and vocational studies which for many, provides a practical focus in a range of industry areas
provides direct experience of business and industry
enables them to explore training in areas that will enhance their pathway choices.
Employers value VET because it:
contributes to the development of entry level skills for their industry
provides students with a practical and focused introduction to workplace requirements
enhances the employability of students
enables industry to contribute to educational programs in schools
enables industry to participate in local community networks.