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What is VET?A nationally recognised Vocational Certificate.Counts toward VCE Certificate or VCAL Certificate.May contribute to an ATAR Score (Scored Assessed
Certificates).Provides strong links to industry and real life job
application.Students can attend an external provider e.g.
Chisholm or complete the courses offered at St. Peter’s.
Courses usually take 2 years to complete.
Score Assessed VET ProgramsStudents receive VCE Units 1-4 sequenceScored Assessment (Study Score) for ATAR
Contribution.Score Assessed VET Programs are offered in: - Business - Community Services
- Dance - Engineering- Equine - Furnishing- Hospitality - ICT- Integrated Tech - Interactive Media- Sport and Recreation - Music
Great as an enhancement study for VCE students
How does is work?Ensure you have all the information on the course you
wish to undertake. E.g. Where it is held, associated fees etc
Sign up for a VET course through Web Preferences.If you are accepted: Attend TAFE or other course
provider 1 day a week. (usually Wednesday or Friday)This means you miss school on this day.Students must catch up on work they miss out on.VCE Students can drop a subject to accommodate for
the increased workload of VCE.Internal VET Courses are run as outlined in the
curriculum Handbook
Benefits of a VET course?Practical – Hand on learning..Gain a Nationally recognised Qualification.Contribution towards VCE Unit 1-4
Sequence.Increase ATARDevelop industry links.Employment opportunities.Develops student’s interest area.Time off an apprenticeship (trades).
What VET Courses are there?Arts, Media and Printing- Applied fashion- Dance- Music Production and Performance
Building and Construction- Building and Construction- Plumbing- Landscaping- Furniture making
Automotive- Marine Mechanics- Car and Heavy Vehicle mechanics
Business / Finance- Small business- Finance
Community Services- Aged care- Child Services- Allied health assistant
Electrical- Electrotechnology- Integrated technologies- Computer repair and assembly
Hospitality- Kitchen Operations- Patisserie- Tourism and Events
Engineering and Science- Engineering studies- Laboratory skills- Carbon Management
Retail- Beauty- Hairdressing- Specialist make up and skin care
Sport and Recreation- Outdoor recreation- Sport and Recreation
IT- Information Technology (Games Creation)- Information, Digital Media and Technology
Others- Animal studies- Equine studies- Horticulture
There are many more that may suit your interest area.
Please note: VET Courses incur fees that are additional to SPC Tuition Fees.
Here @ St. Peter’sCertificate III in Carbon Management *- Sustainable living and commercial improvements- Scored Assessment (Contribution to ATAR)- Run within normal timetable.
Cert III Sport and Recreation *- Sport in the wider community, exploration of
recreation activities e.g. surfing, bushwalking, rock climbing etc.
- Scored assessment (Contribution to ATAR)- Run within normal timetable
Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
- Digital animation, 3D drawings, Game creation- Run within normal timetable
*$100 Administration and Materials Fee
• Certificate II In Engineering *- Fabrication, Mechanical, Systems, Welding.- Scored Assessment (Contribution to ATAR)- 1st Year 8am-12pm Mon, 2nd Year 12.30-4.30pm
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre apprenticeship) *
- Electrical career start program- 1st Year 8am – 12pm Friday, Year 2 12.30-4.30pm Friday
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Partial Pre apprenticeship) *
- Construction of Housing, Carpentry- Only woodwork option for Year 10 West Students- 1st Year Period 1-5 Wednesday, Year 2 Period 1-5 Friday
Why study a VET Course at St. Peter’s?Heavily subsidised
‐ St. Peter’s endeavours to reduce the cost of Vocational Learning to parents.
Extra Support from teaching staff.Less travel and less disruption to the student
timetable.
St. Peter’s strongly encourages students in Year 10 to undertake either a VET program or a VCE enhancement study to advance their education.
How to sign up?Select the VET Option through WEB
Preferences when you know the name and location of the Course you wish to undertake.
Mr Brannan, Mrs Dillon, Mrs Cardamone (East) will receive your application and make contact with you regarding your choice.
If you need help or more information please see Mr. Brannan (VET Coordinator), Mrs Dillon (Careers Coordinator) or Mrs Cardamone (VET and Careers East Campus).
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
School Based Apprenticeships (SBA) Allow students to undertake the apprenticeship certificate
while completing schoolReduce the age that the student completes their
apprenticeshipApprenticeship wages paid while completing work
placement.Common SBA: Electrical, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing.
School Based Traineeships (SBT)Combines work placement with the completion of a VET
certificate.Paid trainee wages.Valuable industry experienceCommon SBT’s: Child Services, Digital Media (Lightmare
Program), Applied Health Services, Administration and Business. Animal Companionship, Fitness.