Viewbank College Year 10-12 Pathways Handbook

VET - Vocational Education & Training

Viewbank College offers students the opportunity to participate in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program. This allows students to complete a nationally recognised TAFE certificate as part of their VCE studies. Work placement in industry is often a component, and in some cases, VET subjects offer scored assessment (a Study Score) at Units 3 & 4. VET allows students to gain knowledge and experience in a learning area that is of particular interest to them – this can lead to future career pathways and options. VET qualifications usually lead directly into further education and training and allow students to experience industry standard equipment, technology and training methods. Completion of a VET program enables students to graduate with both a VCE Certificate and a Vocational Education and Training qualification. VET studies are offered off campus via the Northern Melbourne VET Cluster.  A separate booklet outlines the studies available. Through our membership of the Northern Melbourne VET Cluster, we are also able to offer students in Years 10-12 a wide range of VET programs. The cluster comprises a range of schools, and allows our students to benefit from sharing arrangements in terms of classes and trainers. 

 

Students and parents who are interested in VET studies should click on the following LINK  (look at VET and Viewbank College TAB for all downloads) or contact the VET Coordinator for more information.  Students undertaking VET courses leave school early one day per week (Wednesday or Thursday afternoon only) to attend classes at neighbouring secondary schools.  For successful completion of VET certificates, most courses require a 2 year commitment.  

 

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ARTS & MEDIA 

Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design & Technology  

Certificate III in Dance 

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals 

Certificate III in Music (Sound Production Stream) 

Certificate III in Screen & Media (Video & Screen Streams) 

Certificate II in Visual Arts 

BUSINESS 

Certificate III in Business

Certificate II in Small Business 

COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH & EDUCATION 

Certificate II in Allied Health Assistance (partial completion)

Certificate II & III in Community Services 

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care 

ELECTRONIC TRADES 

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) 

Certificate II in Integrated Technologies 

ENGINEERING / SCIENCE 

Certificate II in Engineering Studies 

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills 

HOSPITALITY 

Certificate II in Cookery

MECHANICAL TRADES 

Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation  

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES 

Certificate II in Permaculture 

RETAIL / PERSONAL SERVICES 

Certificate III in Beauty Services 

Certificate III in Make Up 

SPORT & RECREATION 

Certificate III in Sport & Recreation 

TRADES 

Certificate II in Building & Construction (Bricklaying) Pre-apprenticeship 

Certificate II in Building & Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship 

Certificate II in Building & Construction (Wall & Floor Tiling) 

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways 

Certificate III in Musical Instrument Making and Maintenance 

Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) 

 

 

  

Advantages of a VET Program 

  • Students can complete one or more VET Certificates whilst completing their VCE. 
  • Students who successfully complete a two year sequence are may be able to count this study in their primary four.  The study score may be included in the calculation of the ATAR. 
  • Completion of a Vocational Education and Training Certificate provides students with a range of pathways:  university, diploma and/or certificate courses. 
  • Students will develop specific industry level skills through workplace learning. 
  • School-industry programs give students from Years 10 to 12 the opportunity to combine traditional classroom learning with hands-on industry training. 
  • Each of the VET programs enables students to gain practical confidence as vocational competencies are developed. 
  • Students may have enhanced employment opportunities. 
  • The acquisition of both a VCE Certificate issued by the VCAA and a VET Certificate via the Registered Training Organisation. 
  • Each VET Certificate is nationally accredited in the Australian Qualifications Framework. 
  • The VET Certificate is recognised by the State Training Board. 

Pathways 

Students completing these programs have a range of options available.  They may: 

  • Apply to a University course provided they meet all entry requirements of the course 
  • Proceed to a TAFE course, entering the program with credit for modules already completed. 
  • Proceed directly to employment using the vocational skills acquired, especially those certificates recognised as pre apprenticeship qualifications. 

Work Placement 

Students undertaking a VET program are encouraged to complete a structured industry-based work placement during the program.  The purpose of the work placement is to enable students to extend the skills and knowledge they have gained from their training in the VET program.  Viewbank College encourages Year 10 VET students to complete a work placement during the work experience week at the end of Term 2. All other VET students are encouraged to find a placement during the school holidays, or in the week following the Term 4 examination period, though students may be able to negotiate other times throughout the year.