These study options can provide more pathway options towards employment.
Please use our Curriculum Handbook for full course study designs including insights from our students on some of the subjects they have studied.
Vocational Education & Training in School (VETiS)
Vocational Education & Training whilst in School (VETiS) involves:
- Development of Nationally Accredited industry related skills
- Off-the-job and/or on-the-job training
- Entry level training (not apprenticeship level)
- Flexibility – it enables students to obtain:
- Credits towards VCE/VCAL qualifications
- Accredited Level I-III Certification
- Contribution to the ATAR if doing VCE. Hence it provides students with a wider range of options
VETiS offers the following advantages to students:
- Can provide more pathway options towards employment
- Students may access more relevant programs whilst in school
- May assist students to gain employment or apprenticeships
- Provide nationally accredited qualifications which may be given credit for in further training
VETiS encompasses three possible main areas:
- VET in VCE
- VET as a part of VCAL
- Pathways (Year 10) Programs
For VET in VCE/VCAL and Pathway Programs there are fundamental differences between these three programs and students should be fully aware of the structural differences, assessment requirements and subsequent results obtained, and finally effect on normal studies at school.
In 2021 St Peter’s College will be offering the following VETiS courses:
- Certificate II in Building and Construction
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology
- Certificate II in Engineering
- Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology
- Certificate ll in Sport & Recreation
- Certificate lll in Music Industry
- Certificate II in Hospitality
Vocational Education & Training in School (VETiS)
|
VET in VCE/VCAL |
VET in VCE/VCAL examples |
| Counts as Unit 1/2 or 3/4 VCE Sequence | Automotive Studies |
| Can contribute towards ATAR | Building & Construction |
| Usually 2 years in duration | Business/Business Administration |
| May involve on-the-job training, (as part of School Based Traineeship, otherwise outside school hours | Fashion Design & Technology |
| Offered through and governed by St Peter’s College, TAFE, other secondary schools and private providors | CISCO Networking |
| Involves additional costs | Community Service/Child Care |
| Reduces school based subjects in Year 11/12 VCE only | Engineering Studies |
| Equine Studies/Animal Studies | |
| Applied Fashion Design | |
| Furniture Manufactoring | |
| Hairdressing/Beauty | |
| Horticulture/Landscaping | |
| Hospitality | |
| Information, Digital Media & Technology | |
| Integrated Technology/Electrical | |
| Media (Multimedia) | |
| Music | |
| Laboratory Skills | |
| Landscape Horticulture | |
| Plumbing | |
| Sport & Recreation | |
| Electrotechnology |
Outcome:
- Nationally Accredited
- Vocational Qualification
Vocational Education and Training
St. Peter’s College offers the VCAL Program – a hands-on, life and work skills focussed course of studies, to interested and suitable applicants. It is available for Year 10, Year 11 and 12 students.
Participants will need to:
- Attend College for studies 3 days a week
- Attend structured Work Placement 1 day a week
- Attend VETiS or TAFE Pathways course 1 day a week
Students will study the following compulsory VCAL subjects:
| Year 10 | Year 11 | Year 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Numeracy | VCAL Numeracy - Intermediate | Senior Numeracy & VCE & VCE General Maths 1 or VCE Further Maths 3 & 4 |
| Foundation Literacy | VCAL Literacy - Intermediate | VCAL RE |
| Work Related Skills | Work Related Skills with Cert II Outdoor Education | Senior Literacy |
| Personal Development | Personal Development Skills | Work Related Skills with Cert II Business |
| VCAL RE | VCAL RE | Personal Development |
Students may study at Foundation, Intermediate or Senior level, depending on each student’s ability levels.
Selected students may wish to obtain a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SbA) while they study VCAL. A willing employer or SbA company is required.
