Taking up Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a great opportunity for students at St Anne's College. Before taking up this option, families are encouraged to engage in conversation with the Careers Practitioner to determine the suitability of this pathway. VET is a valuable component of senior secondary education which is designed to deliver workplace-specific skills and knowledge. VET covers a wide range of careers and industries, including trade and office work, retail, hospitality and technology.
VET in the VCE allows students to include vocational studies within their senior secondary certificate. Students undertake nationally recognised training from either accredited state curriculum or national training packages which may contribute to their VCE.
These VET programs may be undertaken in a variety of settings and offer students the opportunity to undertake Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
Combine general and vocational studies
Explore career options and pathways
Undertake learning in the workplace
Undertake applied learning in an adult learning environment
Gain a nationally recognised qualification or credit towards a qualification that contributes to satisfactory completion of the VCE or VCE-VM
Develop skills that will equip them for the workforce
All VCE VET programs provide credit towards the VCE. Most VCE VET programs provide credit at Units 1 to 4; however, some programs provide credits at Units 1 and 2 level only.
Students are also eligible for Block Credit Recognition towards the VCE if they have completed, or are completing, training in a nationally recognised VET qualification that is not included in the suite of approved VCE VET and School-Based Apprenticeships or Traineeship programs.
Students enrolling in a VET program in VCE will be advised that they will miss some core classes as a result of being absent on a Wednesday. It is a joint responsibility between the classroom teacher and the student to ensure any missed work is caught up on.
The teachers of these classes are expected to consider the following in their teaching and learning and assessment plans:
Ensure all students have the chance to participate in an equal number of hours of purposeful practice for each subject.
If any student (VET or non-VET) misses any classes, it is a joint responsibility of the classroom teacher and the student to ensure that the missed work is caught up on.
It is expected that a new topic or concept is not introduced on a Wednesday.
Strategies should be included in the teaching and learning plan to enable students to catch up on any missed work.
The study score from a scored sequence can contribute directly to the ATAR as one of the student’s primary four scaled studies or as the fifth or sixth study. It is important to note that the Units 3 and 4 sequences of VCE VET programs are not designed as stand-alone studies. Students are strongly advised against undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence without first completing Units 1 and 2. The same assessment regime (i.e. scored coursework tasks) should be used for all students regardless of their senior secondary certificate enrolment.
The following VCE VET programs have a study score available to students undertaking the relevant Units 3 and 4 sequence:
Business; Community Services; Equine Studies; Information Technology; Hospitality; Sport Aquatics & Recreation
VET program availability is subject to the availability of VETDSS courses delivered through our external provider and student numbers each year.
Students undertaking a scored VCE VET program will undertake an externally set and assessed examination during the end-of-year examination period. They will also be required to sit the GAT in June.
Possible VET Options: subject to student numbers each year.
Certificate III Sport Aquatics & Recreation
Certificate II Agriculture
Certificate II Cookery
Certificate II Hospitality
Certificate III Community Services
Certificate III Business (online)
Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate II Animal Care (Online)
Certificate III Health Services
Certificate II Automotive
Certificate II Salon Assistant (Hair)
Ceryificate III Make-Up
Certificate II Electrotechnology
Certificate II Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
Certificate II Engineering Studies (Trades Pathway -NON SCORED)
Certificate III Equine (Online)
Certificate III Design Fundamentals (Partial Completion)
Certificate III Information Technology
Certificate II Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)
This list is dependant on numbers of students choosing a particular VET and availability of courses on a year-by-year basis.
Materials cost: Each VET program has a “Materials cost,” this is paid by the student/family. The college pays for the cost of the VET program delivery at each venue.
VET programs are available for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Students can undertake a VET program in Year 11 and 12 as VCE/VET or VCE-VM/VET pathway. VET programs are conducted each Wednesday of the school year (VET Sport, Aquatics & Recreation scheduled day is subject to change). VET programs can provide a more hands-on based style of learning for students. Students need to be aware that all VET programs require Units of Competency (UOCs) to be completed. Many of the Units of Competency (UOCs) are theory based and need to be completed prior to practical hands-on learning Units of Competency (UOCs).
Students can make a time to meet with Belinda Gleeson - VET Coordinator to discuss possible VET programs in 2025. 2024 Year 9 students (Year 10 in 2025) have the option of fast-tracking a VET Sport, Aquatics & Recreation.
Students enrolled in VET courses through Gotafe, make their way to Shepparton GOTAFE campuses for Wednesday classes. Start times and campus locations will be confirmed by Shepparton GOTAFE. VET Sport, Aquatics & Recreation will be onsite at the college.
Important information:
Students must be 15 years of age before January 2025 to be able to undertake a VET program in 2025.
Students have until the end of February 2025 (Census date) to decide if they wish to continue with their chosen VET program or not. After this date, students need to continue in the VET program for the remainder of the school year. If students decide to leave the program before the end of the school year, families may be billed the outstanding tuition fees plus materials cost. Students need to commit to the program for the full year. Students may be able change their VET program choice after enrolment but families may be liable for program costs if students decide to the leave the program altogether. Students who are enrolled in the VCE Vocational Major must be enrolled in and successfully complete 180 hours of a VET Certificate at Certificate II or above to be eligible for the successful completion of the VCE Vocational Major Certificate.
How to apply for a VET program:
The VET Expression of interest link will be sent to any Years 9 students who have attended a VET Fast Track interview with Belinda Gleeson, and all year 10 students in early August. It is highly recommended that year 10 students participate in a Careers Counselling sessions before completing the Gotafe expression of interest application.
Students need to complete this link (only if they wish to undertake a VET program) as soon as possible. VET programs fill very quickly.
Filling in the VET Expression of interest link does not guarantee a VET program position. It is the first step in the application process. Applicants may be required to complete a pre entry test or attend an interview with Gotafe during the September school holidays as part of the application process. VET programs can be cancelled due to lack of numbers which is out of the control of the college.
If you are unsure, please make a time to see Belinda Gleeson for VET program information ASAP.
Additional information regarding VET programs: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/getvet
VET Coordinator: Belinda Gleeson: bgleeson@sackialla.catholic.edu.au