Selecting a VETprogram of study

What is VET?Vocational Education and Training (VET) refers to enhanced senior school studies, which enable a secondary student to combine their VCE or VCAL studies with vocational training.

Features of VET

• It is an accredited vocational education and training program (some programs run over two years).

• It enables students to complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification(e.g.,CertificateIIin Hospitality) and a senior secondary certificatesuchasVCEand/orVCAL at the same time.

• It allows students to go directly into employment or receive credit towards further study.

• It focuses on students developing industry specificandworkplaceskills.

• It is a vocationally oriented school program designed to meet the needs of industry.

How does VET work?

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are responsible for overseeingthedelivery,assessmentandcertificationofVETqualifications.AnRTOmaybeastudent’sschool,TAFE,privateorganisation or an ACE provider.

Why choose VET? VET increases students’ pathways andbroadens options• Developsstudents’capacitiestomakedecisions and solve problems.

• Helpsstudentstogainconfidenceandimprove communicationandinterpersonalskillsthrough learning in an adult setting.

• Fosterspositivefeedbackbyenablingstudentsto demonstratespecificskillsandcompetencies.

• Matchesstudents’interestsandcareerdirections through the provision of strong pathways.

VET delivers national qualifications and skills• Upon successful completion of the program, students may be awarded with a nationally recognisedVETcertificate,orcontributiontoward thiscertificate.

• VETqualificationsmayarticulatedirectlyinto furthereducationandtrainingatTAFEthrough documented pathway agreements.

• VETprovidesaccesstoarangeofdifferent technologiesrelatedtothetypeandplaceofwork.

VET prepares students for the workforce• Provides the opportunity to trial a career and helps students explore possible areas of interest whichpromotefurtherstudyandworkchoices.

• Allowsstudentstodevelopstronglinkswith industry and local community employers in some cases studentsmaybeofferedparttime/casualwork.

• Improves employment prospects.

• Helpsstudentsgainknowledgeofemployers’ expectationsandrealworkingconditions.

• Assistsintransitionfromschooltowork.

Combining VET with your chosen senior pathway increases your future opportunities.This booklet provides information on incorporating VET study into a senior pathway at Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12.

VET is a growing part of Caroline Chisholm Catholic College. Giving students access to VET studies is a large part of how the College tries to ensure all students have the opportunity to build their own pathway and be the best they are called to be.

VETprovidesstudentswithanopportunitytolearnaboutindustryandemploymentpathwaysafterYear12,andgainskillsthatarerelevantto the needs of industry.

VET can be a part of either the VCE or the VCAL pathway at Years 10-12. In VCE studies, some VET subjects can contribute to a Study Score andastudent’sATAR.AsitcanteachimportantworkplaceskillsandcanenhancestudentsVCEorVCALstudies,itiswellworthconsideringVET as an option.

VET pathways for further study or employment

Duration: 6 months - 1 yearCareer outcome: Foundational skills and knowledge.

Entry level, trainee, junior.For example: Certificate I in Hospitality = Finding employment in restaurants, cafes.

Certificate I

Duration: 1 yearCareer outcome: Basic skills and knowledge.

Pre-apprenticeship in chosen industry.For example: Certificate II in Hospitality =

Finding employment as bar attendant, café attendant, catering assistant.

Certificate II

Duration: 1 - 2 yearsCareer outcome: Advanced factual, technical and theoretical knowledge.

For some industries minimum standard qualification.For example: Certificate III in Hospitality =

Finding employment as function host, senior bar attendant, restaurant host.

Certificate III

Duration: 1 - 2 yearsCareer outcome: Specialised skills and knowledge.

Usually entry level post-school qualification.

Certificate IV

Duration: 1 - 2 yearsCareer outcome: Technical knowledge and in-depth skills.

Para-professional, works closely with professional.

Diploma

University

Note:Somecoursesdonotneedthecertificate1or2tobeginatthecertificate3leveleg. Sport and Recreation

VETis=VetinSchoolstendstobeatthecertificate2/3levelPostsecondaryschoolstudentscanstepstraightintoacertificate4withoutpriorcertificatelevels

Contribution to VCE

VET may contribute to VCE. Some VET programs have a Victorian CurriculumAssessmentAuthority(VCAA)recognisedUnit1-4structure. Partial or full completion of other programs may contributeviaBlockCredittothecompletionofVCE.

• Scored VCE VET program can contribute to the PrimaryFourintheATARorasa5thor6thsubject. Astudent’sPrimaryFoursubjectsmaybemadeup of English, with all other sequences derived from scored VCE VET programs. Non scored VCE VET programsusuallyprovidecreditatUnits1-4.The ATARcontributionisasa10%5thor6thstudy increment.

• VFEBlockCreditcanbeusedtowardssatisfactory completion of the VCE but can only be used in calculationofanATARiftherearefewerthan6VCE orVCEVETstudiesavailable.Ifthereare6ormore VCEorVCEVETstudiesavailable,aVFEblockcredit result cannot be used towards an ATAR.

How VET can fit into a student’s program

Year 10 - 12 pathwaysSTANDARD OPTIONS VCAL

Year 10 Full Year 10Program Year 10 Program with a Unit 1&2 VCE or VET subject Foundation

VCAL

Year 11 Full Unit 1&2Program

Unit 1&2Program with a

Unit 3 & 4 subjectVCAL

Unit 1&2Program with a

VET course

Unit 1&2Program with a Unit 3&4 subject and a VET course

Year 12 Full Unit 3&4Program

Unit 3&4 Program with a VET course VCAL

Unit 3&4 Program with a University

Acceleration study

Students may change pathway at each year level. However, students who choose to enter VCAL may not be able to re-enter the VCE program.

Contribution to VCAL

VETcontributestotheIndustrySpecificSkillsStrandand/orWorkRelatedSkillsStrand.

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is an RTO (INSERT RTO NUMBER) andoffersthefollowingunitsforstudentstoaccessaspartoftheirVCAL program of study as they are required to complete a minimum of 90 hours of VET:

HLTAID001 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID003-Providefirstaid

SITXFSA001-Usehygienicpracticesforfoodsafety

There is no additional fees for VCAL students that participate and complete the above units, these can be delivered through their course.

• Read the VETHandbookandprogramrequirementscarefully.

• SelectyourprogramandcompletetheApplicationForm.

• Submit this application to your VET Coordinator by the due date.

• AttendthecompulsoryInformationEnrolmentDay/Eveningat thehostTAFEorschoolinTerm4iftheyholdone.TheCollege will advise you about the location, date and time of this event.

• Please ensure that your all details are clear and correct on the ApplicationFormwhichwillberequired.

• There may be a materials cost associated with each program.

• Applicants should contact their VET Coordinator for an estimate of their program cost and when payment is due.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

Thisinvolvesanemployeracceptingastudentonaone-dayaweekoroneortwoweekblockbasis.

StructuredWorkplaceLearningisanessentialpartofVETandishighlyrecommendedandinsomecertificatescompulsory.Itenablesthestudenttodemonstrateacquiredskillsandknowledgeinanindustrysetting.

Duringtheworkplacement,astudentwillundertakespecifictasksinordertodemonstratecompetence.Theywillberegularlymonitoredand may be assessed on the job.

There are three steps in making an application for a VET Program:

*Please note: all VET course enrolments are at the discretion of the College. Also due to funding arrangements the College limits students to oneoff-siteVETprogram.ShouldastudentwishtoenrolinasecondoffsiteVETprogram, the students enrolment will be again at the discretion of the College.

VET Course RequirementsStudents enrolling in a VET program will be required to complete a Commitment Form covering their Code of Conduct. Any additional course requirements set out must also be adhered to. It is important that parents and students take time to read the following course requirements before submitting an enrolment form.

1. AbsencesStudents are permitted two absences a semester or four for theyear.Wherepossible,students need to notify their VET Coordinator and the College, trainers and/or workplace by 8:30am if they are unable to attend VET class. An additional two approved absences will be allowed for school camps and excursions.

2. PunctualityAll students are expected to arrive on time to class.

3. Work requirementsAlltasksasassignedbythetrainer/employeraretobecompletedby the due date. Students who fail to meet deadlines will be given a warning and a second submission date will be negotiated. Studentswhofailtocompletesettasks,bytheendoftheterminwhichthetaskswereset,maybewithdrawnfromtheprogram/unit.

4. Information enrolment eveningsSomeVETprogramswillholdanInformationEnrolmentDay/EveningearlyinTerm4.Studentswillreceiveafullprogramoutlineandhavetheopportunitytomeetandspeakwiththetrainers VET Coordinators.

5. Student commitment formsThis form is part of the enrolment process and outlines all students’responsibilitiesregardingworkrequirements,studentbehaviour and course expectations as outlined here. This form must be completed by all students.

6. Program costsAllVETprogramsofferedattractfees.Thesefeesarekepttotheminimum possible cost. Program costs will vary according to the materials required by students to complete the program including uniforms,tradematerials,transport,booksandequipment.Itshouldbenotedthatthestudent’shomeschoolwilldeterminethefees. All fees associated with a VET program must be paid on time, cost will be added to accounts.

It should be noted that a $200 admin fee is applicable for all VET courses. All fees associated with a VET program must be paid on time. Should a student withdraw prior to completion of the course/certificateorafterenrolmentsclose(28thFeb),fulltuitioncosts will be incurred by the student in accordance with the certificatelevelundertakenandthecoststotheCollege.

7. Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)StructuredWorkplaceLearningisakeyfeatureofVETprograms.All students are encouraged and in some courses it is expected tocompleteaminimumofa10-dayworkplacementinarelatedindustry. It is the responsibility of the College and students toensurethatallpaperworkassociatedwiththisstructuredworkplacelearningiscompletedandreturnedontime.Studentswillneedtomeettheworkplacementrequirementsofthecourseto the best of their abilities.

8. ReportsAllstudentsundertakingaVETprogramwillreceiveanofficialwritten report or statement of attainment indicating their progress in the program. Reports are issued by the training providerstothestudent’sschoolandwillincludeinformationoncompleted competencies, student learning, attendance, behaviour and general comments.

Completedcertificateswillbesentdirectlytoschoolsatthecompletion of the courses. Schools will forward these to students. Itshouldbenotedthatcompletedcertificatesmightnotbesentuntil the following year in accordance with graduation processes fromthevariousTAFEandtraininginstitutions.

StudentscompletingaVETprogramwillreceivenotificationoftheirfinalresultsfromtheVictorianCurriculumandAssessmentAuthority (VCAA).

StudentsundertakingVETprogramswithaStudyScoreorincrement at Year 12 will have their results appear as part of their VCAA Statement of Results. ATAR contributions are calculated at the Year 12 level only by VTAC and are made available to students by VTAC through the normal channels.

9. Student behaviourAllstudentsmustabidebythetrainers’rulesandtherulesoftheHost School whenever they are on site. This includes meeting Occupational Health and Safety requirements in and out of the classroom. Attitude and behaviour are to be of the highest standard.

10. Catch up VET classesWherenecessary,studentsmayberequiredtoattendcatchupclassesafterschool,duringtheschoolholidaysorontheweekend.

11. Absence from an assessed task - VCE, VET Units 3 & 4 onlyStudents, who are absent from class on a day when an assessed taskisbeingheld,should:

• Phone their VET Coordinator at the College and their VETclassroomteacherby8:30am.Provideadoctor’s certificate/medicalnoteimmediatelyonreturnto school.

• The VET classroom teacher in conjunction with the student’sVETCoordinatorwilldeterminewhetherthe absence is excused and whether rescheduling the missed assessmenttaskwillbegranted.Studentswhofailto reporttotheirVETCoordinatorsontheirfirstdayback atschoolby8:30am,willnothavetheirassessmenttask rescheduled.

12. Withdrawal from a programVET programs are successful because students are able to access programsofferedbythecollege,viaaVETclusterschooloraTAFEschool. It should be noted by students and parents that fail to abide by the above course requirements may result in a student being withdrawn from the program.

All updates to the programs will be included in the future edition oftheVCAABulletin.FinalarrangementswillbeconfirmedearlyFebruaryofeachyear.

Units may change from year to year subject to instructions from the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority VCAA).

13. ComplaintsComplaintsandappealsarerecorded,acknowledgedanddealtwithfairly,efficientlyandeffectivelyandaresupportedbytheVETCoordinator.ForcoursesthatweAuspiceandarerunoffsitetheRTO’shaveacomplaintspolicytomanageandrespondtoallegations involving the conduct of:

a)theRTO,itstrainers,assessorsorotherstaff

b)athirdpartyprovidingservicesontheRTO’sbehalf,its trainers,assessorsorotherstaff

c) a learner of the RTO.

In accordance with Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015Clause6.6CarolineChisholmCatholicCollege(INSERTRTONUMBER) does not charge additional fees for units: HLTAID001, HLTAID003,SITXFSA001deliveredandthereforeforassessmentguidelines and appeals refer to the College Assessment Policy.

VET Subject ListCaroline Chisholm Catholic College offers courses from a range of industries as part of VET. Courses can be accessed by students and are taught on-site via an auspice agreement with a third party, off-site where students attend another college, primarily via the Brimbank VET Cluster, or through TAFE/polytechnic venues. Site locations below are subject to change year to year.

Course / Code RTO / Code

^AppliedFashionDesignand Technology-MST20616 Ripponlea-21230

*Automotive-AUR20716 Kangan-3077

^Building&Construction-22338VIC Ripponlea-21230

*CommunityServices-CHC32015 BrimbankVETCluster

^CreativeIndustries-CUA20215 IVET-40548

*Dance-CUA20113 BrimbankVETCluster

*Electrotechnology-22261VIC Victoria University Polytechnic-3113

*Engineering - 22209VIC Victoria University Polytechnic-3113

*Events-SIT30516 Inner Melbourne VET Cluster

^Health-HLT33115 IVET-40548

*Horticulture-ACH20416 NationalFoodInstitute-3821

*Hospitality-SIT20316 BrimbankVETCluster

*Information, Digital Media and Technology-ICT30115 BrimbankVETCluster

*KitchenOperations-SIT20416 BrimbankVETCluster

^LaboratorySkills-MSL30109 AST-4603

^LiveProduction-CUA30415Victorian Arts Centre Trust (VACT) Arts Melbourne - 104158

^MusicIndustry-CUA30915 COSAMP-41549

*Plumbing-22304VIC Victoria University Polytechnic-3113

*RetailCosmetics-SHB20116 Victoria University Polytechnic-3113

*SalonAssistant-SHB20116 Victoria University Polytechnic-3113

*ScreenandMedia-CUA31015 BrimbankVETCluster

^SportandRecreation-SIS20115 IVET-40548

*SportandRecreation-SIS30115 IVET-40548

*VisualArts-CUA20715 BrimbankVETCluster ^ - Indicates this course is run on-site. *-Indicatesthiscourseisrunoff-site.

This list may change, additional courses can be discussed with the VET Coordinatorandaredependentonthepartnerschoolsofferingseachyear.

First Aid and CPR Accreditations TherearetwoopportunitiesforstudentstoaccessFirstAidandCPRqualifications.Theycanbecompletedaspartofcourseworkinthecourses:SportandRecreation-SIS30115&Health-HLT33115ortheycan be accessed as part of VCAL program of study.

CarolineChisholmCatholicCollegerunstheProvideFirstAid(PFA)(HLTAID003)andProvideCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)(HLTAID001) on site and is a registered RTO (INSERT RTO NUMBER). This course is run at no additional cost for students completing VET. The administration fees are covered within the yearly $200 VET fee.

Glossary of termsATAR - Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: The ATAR is a measure of academic achievement in Year 12 that assists institutionswithrankingapplicantsforselectiontotertiaryeducation courses.

Block Credit: Eligible credit towards VCE.

Home School: The School where the student is enrolled.

Host School: Wherethestudytakesplace.RTOsmaybethestudent’sschool,anotherschool,TAFE,privateorganisationor an ACE provider.

Industry-based learning/work integrated education/practical/industrial experience: Supervised practice takeplaceinanapprovedworkplaceandhelpsdevelopskillsrelevanttothestudy.Itmaybeundertakenduringasemesterorinsemesterbreaksandcanvaryfromregularonedayplacementstoblockperiodsofseveralweeks.Costs may be involved, such as instruments, uniforms, accommodationandtravel.Checkwiththerelevantinstitution.

Nationally accredited: Aqualificationwhichisvalidandrecognised through the nation.

Primary Four Subjects: Englishandtop3resultsfromeligible subjects.

Registered training organisation (RTO): An institution that has been approved by the Victorian Registration and QualificationsAuthority(VRQA)orAustralianSkillsQualityAuthority(ASQA)todeliverandissueVETqualifications.

SBATS - School Based Apprenticeships: Student can complete an apprenticeship or traineeships part-time whilst studyingVCEorVCAL.Youwouldneedtoworkwithahostemployer1-13hours

SWL - Structured Workplace Learning

TAFE - Technical and Further Education:TAFEprogramsare practical and include apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates,diplomasandadvanceddiplomas.Thesequalificationsprovidetheskillsforemploymentatparaprofessional and professional levels.

Units (VCAL): Accredited units in Literacy and Numeracy Skills,IndustrySpecificSkills,PersonalDevelopmentSkillsandWorkRelatedSkillsthatcontributetowardstheVCAL.

Units (VCE): The parts of a study in the VCE. There are usuallyfourunitsinastudy:Units1,2,3and4.

VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education: Usually Year 11 and12(Units1-4)atSecondarySchool.

VCAA - Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning: Year 10-12 hands on learning.

VET - Vocational Education and Training: CertificateCourses1,2,3and4.

VFE -CodeonVASSdenotingVETorFurtherEducationprograms.

VTAC - Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre: VTAC is responsible for calculating and distributing the ATAR and for processing student applications for tertiary entrance to universities,TAFEinstitutesandotherFurtherEducationColleges.

Vocation: Isachosenfieldofworkorcareer.

Where to find helpResources

Careers Website:carolinechisholmcatholiccollegecareers.com

Year 10–12 College Course GuideOn the College website cccc.vic.edu.au

VTAC Websitevtac.edu.auThe Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)istheofficethatadministerstheapplicationandofferprocessforplacesintertiarycoursesatuniversity,TAFEandindependent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VICTER Guidevtac.edu.auIn this publication, institutions outline the VCE study requirements needed for entry into their courses.

VCAA Websitevcaa.vic.edu.auThe Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) website that provides curriculum, assessment and reporting information for all your VCE, VCAL and VET needs.

Where to now? Publicationvcaa.vic.edu.auVCAA guide for students on the range of options available to them in their last two years of secondary school. This publication contains information about VCE and VCE VET studies, the VCAL and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and features the success stories of students.

People to ask

Your Learner Mentor

Your subject teachers

VET Coordinator

Senior Pathways Coordinator

Careers Coordinator

VCAL Coordinator

Deputy Principal (Learning and Teaching)