These study options can provide more pathway options towards employment
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 two possible main areas:
- VET in VCE or as a part of VCAL
- Pathways (Yr10) Programs
Both VET in VCE/VCAL and Pathway Programs normally run as ‘block release’ each Wednesday or Friday. 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 back at school.
In 2020 St Peter’s College will be offering the following VETiS courses:
- Certificate II in Building and Construction (Partial Completion)
- 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)
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:
- 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.
A VCAL Application must be submitted as a part of entry to either year level of the VCAL program.
