VCE VET Engineering Studies

Qualifications / packaging rules

22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Students must achieve eleven units of competency to gain 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies, including:

· seven core units of competency

· four elective units of competency.

Program structure

The VCE VET Engineering Studies program comprises one certificate II with VCE VET credit at Units 1 to 4 level. Certificates II are typically completed over two years.

The identified units of competency in the VCE VET Engineering Studies program have been selected for recognition purposes and may vary from the qualification packaging rules.

Scored assessment

Scored assessment is available for the 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies qualification. To gain a study score a student must: be competent in the prescribed training; complete all scored VCE VET assessments; complete an end of year examination.

VCE VET Credit

Students undertaking the VCE VET Engineering Studies program are eligible for up to five VCE VET units on their VCE or VCAL statement of results:

· three VCE VET Units at Units 1 and 2 level

· a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence.

Study Score

A study score is available for the VCE VET Engineering Studies program.

VCE VET Engineering Studies offers a scored program option. To be eligible for a study score students must:

· satisfactorily complete all the units of competency required in the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence

· be assessed in accordance with the tools and procedures specified in the VCE VET Assessment Guide and program specific assessment plan templates published annually on the VCAA website.

· undertake an examination in the end-of-year examination period, based on the underpinning knowledge and skills in the compulsory units of competency in the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence, and in accordance with the current examination specifications.

The Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Engineering Studies program must be delivered and assessed in a single enrolment year.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Engineering Studies program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment. Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.

Structured workplace learning

The VCAA has determined that Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is an appropriate and valuable component of all VCE VET programs. SWL involves on-the-job training set of skills related to VCE VET programs.

SWL complements the training undertaken at the school/RTO. It provides the context for:

· enhancement of skills development

· practical application of industry knowledge

· assessment of units of competency, as determined by the RTO.

· increased employment opportunities.

The VCAA strongly recommends that students undertake a minimum of 80 hours of SWL for the VCE VET Engineering Studies program. SWL should be spread across the duration of the training program.

SWL Recognition

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) recognition involves the development and maintenance of the Workplace Learning Record (WLR) by the student. The work placement must be in an industry area aligned to the VET certificate drawn from the VCE VET Engineering Studies program. The completion of the WLR is a requirement for recognition by the VCAA for VCE and VCAL credit.

Pathways

The VCE VET Engineering Studies program opens up many different training and employment pathways. The VCAA recommends study at the lower levels to develop industry foundation skills before moving to higher level qualifications.