External VET Courses (EVET) (Category B)

Schools deliver VET courses, while eVET courses are delivered through external Registered Training Organisations, such as TAFE, Whitehouse Institute of Design, NSW Health or Taronga Training Institute. EVET courses can be accessed to expand learning opportunities for students and further enhance their career. These courses provide students with industry recognition and possible articulation into higher level courses.

EVET courses can be board developed or board endorsed. Students must follow the application procedures by meeting submission and payment dates. EVET courses attract an additional cost to participate. Application forms are available from the Leader of Learning VET. It is important for students to discuss their EVET application with the Leader of Learning VET and their school, to ensure that it is the right course for them and to assist them in submitting a strong application, including the relevance to their future career pathway.

EVET courses are divided into Framework and Non-Framework courses. Framework courses have the same AQF qualifications, ATAR contribution, assessment and work placement requirements as outlined in the school delivered VET courses. Framework courses must be studied in both Year 11 and 12 to contribute to a student’s ATAR.

Click on the link for an Expression of Interest form.

Applications open on 19/8/22 and close 2/9/22.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Contact Kim Grinham - Leader of Learning VET for more information.

email: kgrinham@parra.catholic.edu.au

Please note:

• Applications must be endorsed and supported by the school.

• Refunds will not be issued to students after they accept their offer (end of November 2021). Students who wish to withdraw must email their Leader of Learning VET and complete a withdrawal form.

• Application forms are due to the Leader of Learning VET or the school office.

• All payments are to be paid to the school office. Please retain proof of payment.

• Students with late applications and/or non-payment of fees will not be considered

• Not all eVET courses are funded by the CEDP. Non-subsidised courses will need to be paid in full by December 2021. The Leader of Learning VET will consult with students and parents if this is the case, so an informed decision can be made.

• Students can only access one VET course from an external institution. Please note, this does not refer to cluster classes or School of Now.

• Students must select the minimum units required at school. Any external course students apply for, are in addition to the minimum units required at school. Once students commence their external course, they are to meet with the Curriculum Leader at the College to change their pattern of study at school should they wish to do so.

• Most courses commence in early February.

Please consider the following prior to selecting an external VET course:

• How will I get to and from the external institution, as transportation is not provided by school?

• If my external course clashes with my school timetable (which it likely will), am I willing to catch up on work missed at school as a result of attending the external VET courses?

• Can I manage my own learning and monitor correspondence?

Please consider the following when selecting an external course that is delivered during the school holidays:

• Am I motivated to do the course in the holidays?

• Do I need the holidays to rest and relax prior to the next term commencing?