What is VET?

VET stands for Vocational Education and Training in schools.

It is a combination of VCE studies and vocational training.

Classroom learning is reinforced with hands-on training and practice in industry.

Why should I select a VCE VET program?

VET in Schools give young people a wider choice of learning approaches and studies in the VCE and more post-school options.

How does a VCE VET program work?

A VET in Schools program is usually made up of VCE VET units which are delivered by registered training organisations, the students' school or another school.

VCE VET programs have the same status as a VCE study and can be used to fulfil the requirements for satisfactory completion of the VCE.

Students may complete a maximum of 12 VET units from three VET programs in the successful completion of their VCE.

Two VCE VET programs may be included in the student’s primary four studies for the calculation of the ATAR score. A third VET program may be used as a 5th or 6th study and will enable students to be credited with 10% of the average study score generated in the student’s primary four VCE studies.

For more information you can access the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) website. www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

Contribution to the VCAL …. VET is fully incorporated into the VCAL.

Contributes to the satisfactory completion of the VCAL - Industry Specific Skills

100 hours of VET gains one VCAL credit.

This usually represents one semester of classes.

Attendance

• Attendance is critical. Non- attendance equates to a week missed. VET requires 90% attendance; failure to meet this requirement will mean no result as well as no certificate. Students must be prepared for flexible delivery times.

Delivery of VET programs

• Every effort is made to deliver the 2nd year of a course; however if numbers do not reach the minimum class size there is no guarantee the program will run.

Enrolling in VET Units 3 & 4

It is highly recommend that students complete Units 1 & 2 before enrolling in Units 3 .

What qualifications will I receive?

Students who complete a VET program as part of their VCE will receive:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
• ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) if applied for through VTAC
• VCE VET Certificate which are a nationally recognized vocational qualification.

The VCE VET qualification is a Certificate or a Statement of Attainment listing units of competence which have been satisfactory completed.

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

Students may undertake work with an employer that enables the student to demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge in an industry setting. During the Structured Workplace Learning placement, a student will have specific tasks to undertake in order to demonstrate competence. Students will be regularly monitored and may be assessed on the job. The time and arrangements for structured workplace learning will vary for each program and may be organised during term, holidays or early December. Travel to and from work placements is the responsibility of each student. Students are encouraged to find their own work placements or use the services of a placement organisation. The school will support students in obtaining a suitable placement by the VET Coordinator.

How do I apply for VET?

Students must:

1. Complete their subject selection forms and include a VET program.

2. Students must carefully consider their VET choice and commitment as students will not be permitted to alter VET choices once an offer of a position has been confirmed

3. There is a cost associated with each program. Applicants should contact the VET Coordinator for an estimate.

A deposit of $100 is required by the end of Term 3 2017 with the balance payable by the first week of December 2017.