Students may include VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING (VET) modules within their VCE programme.

This involves students studying VCE units, special training modules in the areas of study, and 'on the job' training.

Successful completion of a VET in the VCE program provides students with:

• Two qualifications: a Victorian Certificate of Education issued by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and a VET Certificate issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Two Statements of Results issued by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority giving details of units completed in the VCE and modules/units of competence completed in the VET qualification.
• An enhanced Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) which can improve access education
• The ability to articulate into further vocational education and training courses
• Workplace experience including structured workplace training.

Delivery of a program is undertaken by an RTO, (TAFE institute, private provider or school), or by a school approved under the auspice of an RTO. Work placement is appropriate to all VET in the VCE programs. It allows students to develop an understanding of workplace ethos and to acquire skills and knowledge appropriate to training within an industry setting. At Galen VET courses are co-ordinated by INDEPP (Industry Education Partnership Program) a cluster of North-East Secondary Schools. The courses are usually delivered by Goulburn Ovens TAFE and INDEPP organise and co-ordinate work placements for the schools.

These options will depend upon sufficient numbers of students. Please ask about any costs involved.

VCE-Vocational Education and Training in school (VETIS)

VET (Vocational Education Training) in the VCE program combines general VCE studies with Vocational training and experience in the workplace. VET in the VCE programs are designed to provide a more vocational VCE, to expand opportunities for senior secondary students, to link schools to industry and training providers, to help meet the needs of industry and to prepare young people for the workplace of the future.

Programs available in :

• Multi-media
• Metal fabrication
• Equine Studies
• Hospitality
• Agriculture
• Information technology

Certificates Offered :

A program booklet for each of the VCE VETIS programs is available on the website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au and in brochures from the Careers Office.

Students value the VET in the VCE program because it:

• Allows them to combine general and vocational studies which for many, provides a practical learning experience.
• Gives them direct experience of business and industry, which employers value in selection.

Employers value the VET in the VCE program because it:

• Contributes to the development of entry level skills for their industry
• Provides students with a practical and focused introduction to workplace requirements
• Enables employers to use the program for selection purposes
• Enables industry to influence educational programs in schools
• Provides useful training and supervisory experience for existing employees
• Enables industry to participate in local community networks

Delivery of courses is dependent upon student interest across the Local Community Partnership. Further details are in the Galen Course Handbook which is in the Library and available from all Co-ordinators. Please discuss your VETIS option with the Work & Further Education Co-ordinator Rob Walker.

Australian School-based Apprenticeship (AS-bA)

This must involve employment and be arranged through a New Apprenticeship Centre (NAC) eg. ATEL. AS-bAs are designed on an individual basis. Possible areas are Engineering, Agriculture, Hospitality, Retail etc. For a comprehensive list of these courses click on the VCAA site.

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Rob Walker

Work and Further Education
Co-ordinator