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All VET courses are category B subjects
All VET courses are category B subjects
(only 2 units of category B subjects can be counted towards the ATAR).
(only 2 units of category B subjects can be counted towards the ATAR).
VET Cluster Classes and 'School for Now' courses
Click on a the link for the Expression of Interest form for VET courses offered in a cluster class or School of Now
All Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses provide students with the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualification, whilst completing the HSC. This provides the student with a dual accreditation
VET courses are designed by industry and NESA to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a particular industry.
VET courses are either Board Developed Curriculum Framework Courses or Board Endorsed VET Courses.
Board Developed VET courses can contribute 2 units towards the ATAR providing the student sits the optional HSC examination. Board Endorsed VET Courses do NOT contribute towards the ATAR and therefore, do not have a HSC examination. Most VET courses will contribute 2 units towards the Preliminary and/or HSC year, depending on the course.
Learning and assessment is very practical and project based to achieve course competencies. Assessment of competence occurs through observations, questions and structured activities.
VET courses may be undertaken at school through Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta RTO.
(RTO: 90490 Trustees of Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Parramatta)
HSC Examination
HSC Examination
The HSC examination in Framework Courses is optional. Students who do not wish the course to
contribute to the calculation of their ATAR or are following a non-ATAR program may elect to withdraw from
the HSC examination. This decision is usually fomalised by completing the VET HSC Exam Withdrawal Form
and submitting it to the VET Teacher or Leader of Learning VET. This has no impact on the eligibility of a
student to receive their qualification or their HSC.
Only ONE Curriculum Framework course can contribute to the calculation of the ATAR. Students must sit
the HSC Examination Paper in a Curriculum Framework VET course for it to count towards the calculation of
the ATAR.
Uniforms and Equipment
Students may need to purchase resources or equipment for VET courses such as tool kits; textbooks,
uniforms, personal protective clothing, etc. Please note that additional costs to school fees may apply for
VET courses.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
A student may be entitled to apply for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) if training has been undertaken
previously. Students must talk to the Leader of Learning VET or VET teacher and complete an RPL
application form.
Some students may qualify for exemption from their work placement if they work in the industry related to
their course work once they have filled out a Recognition of Prior Learning Form with their employer.
Further Information
For additional information, please contact your Leader of Learning VET or our Enterprise Service Desk:
esd@parra.catholic.edu.au
Mandatory Work Placement
Mandatory Work Placement
VET Board Developed Framework courses have a NESA mandatory 70 hours work placement requirement.
Students will work with a host employer from their course/field of industry (unpaid). Students are responsible for travel costs and will be required to work hours that reflect the industry. Placement may occur in the local area, Parramatta and Sydney CBD depending on availability. This should be taken into consideration before choosing a VET course.
Failure to complete the NESA mandatory work placement hours will result in the student being 'N' determined in the course, which could jeopardise the student being awarded the HSC.
Work placement will be scheduled on the school calendar and organised in consultation with the VET teacher. Students who fail to attend work placement at the schedule time will be issued a 'N' determination warning letter.
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