VET Schools Program

Students can select to undertake a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program as part of a VCE or VCAL program.  These programs include VET in Schools, School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and pre-apprenticeships. They are designed to: 

• provide a vocational qualification as well as a senior secondary certificate. 
• provide courses that are motivating and engaging for many young people. 
• expand opportunities and pathways for senior secondary students. 
• link schools to industry and training providers 
• help meet industry needs. 
• prepare young people for the workplace of the future. 

VET programs are usually completed over two years with a total of 4 units of study.  Some VET studies have a study score and therefore can contribute towards the student’s primary four while others offer an increment towards student’s ATAR (10% of the average of the primary four scaled studies).  VET Programs can either be delivered at a TAFE, at our college (VCE VET Music) or at another school.  Students participating in VET programs have the opportunity to work in a related industry setting, through a Work Placement, while completing their VET certificate.  This is a compulsory requirement in most VET programs. 

At Wheelers Hill Secondary College year 11 students can choose a VET subject as part of their six subjects or have VET as an extra subject.  In year 12 students undertake 5 subjects (including VET) if the VET subject provides an ATAR contribution.   

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a member of two VET Program providers – Mullum VET Cluster and Inner Melbourne VET Cluster.  Students wishing to undertake a VET subject must choose their VET program from one of these providers.  Please note that as these programs do not form part of the school curriculum additional costs will apply.  

VET programs include studies in areas such as: 

Acting, Allied Health Assistance, Animal Studies, Applied Fashion Design & Technology, Automotive Studies (general), Paint & Panel, Aviation, Beauty, Building & Construction – Bricklaying or Carpentry, Business, CISCO, Civil Construction, Community Services, Dance, Design Fundamentals, Early Childhood Education & Care, Electrotechnology, Engineering Studies, Equine Studies, Events, Furniture Making, Horticulture, Dual Program: Hospitality & Kitchen Operations, IT, Interior Decoration Retails Services, Justice, Laboratory Skills, Landscaping, Make-up, Music Industry (Performance or Sound Production), Music Instrument Making, Plumbing, Salon Assistant, Screen & Media (Broadcasting or Games Design), Sport & Recreation, Visual Arts 

For further program details please visit: 

Mullum VET Cluster (Courses located via 'programs offered' button) and 

Inner Melbourne VET Cluster (Courses located in drop down menu in Course Finder on home page) 

Student Selection Criteria 

 1. Evidence of ability to complete the course, based on: 

• Your previous education and training 
• Your paid or unpaid work experience 
• Your life and community experience 

2. Demonstrated relevance of the course: 

• Relevance of course to your career plans and goals 
• Knowledge of the career area 

3. Other factors relating to any previous disadvantages that may be considered in the selection process