Vocational Education & Training in Schools
VET in Schools refers to Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses undertaken as part of school studies. About one third of Australia’s senior secondary students are enrolled in a VET in Schools course. VET in Schools courses enable you to earn credit towards a recognised VET qualification while you complete the general education curriculum or work towards your senior secondary certificate.
NOTE: VET studies can form a part of VCE as well as VCAL
Some VET studies are also counted towards your VCE score.
If you wish to complete a VETiS subject as part of the VCE please click here for the expression of interest form.
VET is a compulsory part of the VCAL Work Related Skills strand
Most VET courses are offered externally and involve students attending a TAFE provider one day per week. Students who undertake this option should be aware that keeping up with all school based studies is a part of completing external VET studies. St Bede’s College currently offers one internal VET course.
Please note that there are additional fees for VET courses.
With VET in Schools, you can:
Combine a vocational pathway with your studies
Complete (or work towards) a certificate I, II or III, or sometimes even a certificate IV qualification
Keep your options open to pursue further vocational education (such as courses at a Technical and Further Education institute), or move into higher education (such as undertaking courses at university).
VET qualifications, or the credit towards a qualification, are recognised by industry across Australia under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Some VET in Schools students are also Australian School-based Apprentices. Information on all VET qualifications and courses is available at www.myskills.gov.au.
VET in Schools courses are offered in a wide range of industry areas, from aeronautics, engineering and building to business administration, hospitality and children’s services.
For more information about VET in Schools, visit: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vet/
The following is a sample of external VET studies available through outside providers:
Automotive: Mechanical
Automotive: Paint and Panel
Building and Constructions
Community Services
Electro-technology
Games Creation
Horticulture
Hospitality
Integrated Technologies
Media
Plumbing
Sport and Recreation