Warrnambool College values our Applied Learning Programs. 

Interested students will display VET Readiness by completing a USI number application. Students cannot be enrolled in a VET course without a USI as well as any additional steps required by each course provider which may include online and interview components.  Students will be re assessed mid-year to remain in an Applied Learning Program to ensure the expected high standards of Attitude and Effort are maintained by all involved.

*** If you are interested in a VET course for 2024 please make sure you complete the Expression of Interest form on this page ***

What is VET and how it works

Students can explore their passion through choosing a VET course as part of their school subjects where they will develop workplace skills and knowledge and create flexible pathways towards future education and employment. Each program is designed to meet the needs of industry in terms of preparing students for employment. 

Each VET course is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework as meeting the national benchmark in terms of quality education and training. VET is a COMPULSORY requirement of VCE Vocational Major and VET courses can also attribute to a VCE and ATAR *course dependent . 

Students can complete VET either through:

• VET DSS - VET Delivered to Secondary Students through an RTO; or a

• School Based Apprenticeship with a host employer

VET courses on offer to choose from

Head Start School Based Apprenticeships

If you’re considering pathways to the workforce, it can be daunting to know where to start. Apprenticeships and traineeships are great options leading to future employment outcomes and pathways to further training and development.

HeadStart provides students with the opportunity to start or complete their apprenticeship while keeping their pathways options open. Students gain valuable employment experience and learn new skills and get paid while completing their secondary school certificate.

Get a Head Start on their career while gaining their high-school qualification. Benefits include:

• Undertake a traineeship or apprenticeship aligned with your career goal.

• Complete your VCAL or VCE certificate, with a flexible school program.

• Earn wages while learning

• Increase time spent in the workplace each year

• Work with employers with real career opportunities

• Undertake industry training with quality TAFEs and training providers.

• Receive ongoing support from a Head Start Coordinator.

• Receive a tailored Head Start Pathway Plan for each student.