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VET (Vocational Education and Training)
What is VET (Vocational Education and Training?
The national framework for vocational learning and VET delivered to secondary students defines VET as:
‘…enables students to acquire workplace skills through nationally recognised training described within an industry-developed training package or an accredited course. A VET qualification is issued by an RTO. The achievement of a VET qualification signifies that a student has demonstrated competency against the skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the workplace.’
Vocational Education and Training provides you with the skills and knowledge to perform effectively in the workplace. Basically a VET qualification prepares you for or in some instances qualifies you to do a specific job. VET can contribute directly to your career goals no matter what your destination is. It all counts in some way at different points in your career.
Why would I enrol in a VET course?
VET offers many pathways towards your career and vocation aspirations
- VET is nationally recognised which means you can take it anywhere in Australia.
- VET contributes significantly towards your WACE
- A VET qualification provides you with essential skills which are transferable across multiple employment and education pathways.
- Certificate I and II qualifications can give you an advantage when applying for jobs that support you whilst you are studying for your WACE and any VET training or University studies after you have left school.
- A VET qualification at Certificate III or IV provides a direct job outcome as well as making you competitive for entry into further VET courses after you leave school. Your VET qualification may also be used as pathway into University.
- If you start your qualifications in the trades in Years 11 and 12, this means that you will get a head start on being a qualified tradesperson compared to your peers that commence once they have left school.
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/faqs
• Students studying less than 4 ATAR courses are required to complete a minimum of a Certificate II to meet WACE requirements.
• VET courses are open to ALL (ATAR/Non-ATAR) senior students.
• VET courses use competency-based learning meaning students demonstrate knowledge and work skills and are deemed either competent or non-competent in each unit of competency (UOC).
• Grades are not given for VET courses.
• All VET courses at IMCC are 2 years long.
AT THE COLLEGE (TWO YEAR COURSES - YR 11/12):
• Certificate III in Visual Art, North Metro TAFE (Art)*
• Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation, YMCA (Phys Ed)*
• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, YMCA (Phys Ed)*
• Certificate II in Hospitality & Tourism, Vetis Consulting (NEW for 2019) (Home Economics)*
• Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology, Vetis Consulting (D&T)*
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways, Vetis Consulting (D&T)*
• Certificate II in Community Services, YMCA (Home Economics)*
• Certificate II in Visual Art (Design and Graphics), Vetis Consulting (D&T)*
• Certificate II in Business, YMCA (HASS)*
*For more information on these please see the relevant department.
The Workplace Learning Program (WPL)* at the College offers GENERAL students enrolled in Career and Enterprise an opportunity to apply for the program through ONSITE, our third-party provider.
ONSITE is the schools’ industry based Vocational Education and Training third party partner who provide students with the opportunity to undertake industry-based work experience.
The WPL program consists of two placements per year where students attend a chosen workplace one day per week for 10 weeks to gain a greater insight into interested industries, workplaces and/or occupations.
Students work in a wide variety of chosen industries including retail, hospitality, real estate, hairdressing, IT, childcare, education, aged care, automotive, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting, agriculture, healthcare to help develop core work skills and gain greater insight into the world of work.
Workplace Learning is an Authority Developed Workplace Learning Endorsed Program (ADWPL)
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/endorsed-programs
ONSITE has forged partnerships with a range of training providers to enable students to gain nationally recognised qualifications across a range of areas.
All students who undertake a qualification with ONSITE will also complete a work experience component.
Courses on offer for 2019 include:
One Year Programs (Year 11 and 12)
- Certificate II in Data and Voice Communication (Electrical)
- Certificate II in Building and Construction (Trades Pathways)
- Certificate II in Plumbing
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Hairdressing)
- Certificate II in Furniture Making
- Certificate II in Electronics (NEW in 2019 – NM TAFE Clarkson)
- Certificate II in Engineering (Metal Fabrication) (NEW in 2019 – NM TAFE Clarkson)
- Certificate II in Automotive (Term 4 start – Yr 11 only)
* Incurs levy
Profile Courses (fully funded courses by government)
- Every year a significant number of courses are offered by North and South Metropolitan TAFE (all Metro locations) which are fully funded (no course fees incurred).
- Students are best to express their interest in applying for a course to the College VET/WPL Coordinator, Ms Gallen, with knowledge of courses they’re interested in.
- Students need to apply (online application) for these very competitive 1 and 2 year courses in August. (You will need to have met minimum literacy and numeracy requirements to be eligible)
- Students will receive offers later in the year if successful.
- Attending a Profile TAFE course means the student will be off campus one day per week.
- Courses may include: Automotive, Engineering, Beauty, Aviation, Building and Construction, Plumbing, Electrotechnology, Hospitality, Tourism.
Fee for Service (FFS) Courses
- Many private RTOs (Registered Training Organisations/Providers) offer VETis (VET in School) programs that allow the student to complete senior school studies and attend a chosen course one day a week.
- Students who have a clear idea of what they would like to study further, post school, may have the opportunity to do so whilst still at school.
- Courses may be off campus, face to face in classes or online depending on the course and RTO.
- These courses incur tuition fees that are payable by families.
Examples of possible FFS Courses:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, DNA Kingston
http://www.dnakingstontraining.edu.au/vet_in_school_courses/
- Certificate II in Civil Construction, ATM through Ertech Academy
http://www.ertech.com.au/about-us/sustainability/ertech-construction-academy
- Industry Ready Make Up Certificate, Artists at Play
http://www.artistsatplay.com.au/industry-ready/
- Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care, Greenhouse Education
https://www.greenhouseeducation.com.au/certificate-lll
- Certificate III in Fitness, Foundation Education
https://www.foundationeducation.edu.au/VET-in-schools-program
- Certificate IV in Business, Fremantle Education Centre
An endorsed program is a significant learning program that has been developed for senior secondary students. The program may have been developed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, or it may have been developed by a private provider or a school and subsequently endorsed by the Authority.
Each endorsed program consists of a series of lessons, classes and/or activities designed to lead to the achievement of a common goal or set of learning outcomes. Endorsed programs can be delivered as part of the school curriculum or as extra-curricular activities.
All endorsed programs successfully completed and reported to the Authority by the school
- are listed on the student’s Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement
- may contribute towards the breadth-and-depth requirement of the WACE
- may contribute towards the C grade requirement of the WACE.
Each endorsed program is allocated one, two, three or four unit equivalents.
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/endorsed-programs
- USI – Unique Student Identifier
What is a USI?
The USI is a reference number made up of ten numbers and letters e.g. Z2S5A4B87T
that:
- creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia.
- will give you access to your training records and transcripts.
- If you don't have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.
How to create a USI?
- Use one form of ID e.g. Medicare card
- Store confirmation email for future reference
- Add to course selection form if participating in VET course in or out of school
