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VET HANDBOOK 2022

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Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Pathways ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS) ............................ 8

Fees ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Contact Information ........................................................................................................................ 9

External VET Courses ................................................................................................................. 9

Important Information.................................................................................................................... 10

Application Process for VET ..................................................................................................... 10

How are fees determined .......................................................................................................... 10

VET Expectations...................................................................................................................... 10

Dress Code ............................................................................................................................... 11

VET Assessment....................................................................................................................... 11

External VET Locations ............................................................................................................. 11

Wyndham Cluster...................................................................................................................... 11

Leaving School grounds ............................................................................................................ 11

Study Hall .................................................................................................................................. 11

Cluster bus ................................................................................................................................ 12

Early Withdrawal from Courses ................................................................................................. 12

Structure Workplace Learning ...................................................................................................... 13

Structured Workplace Learning Recognition ............................................................................. 13

School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships ............................................................................ 14

Part Time Apprenticeships and Traineeships ............................................................................ 14

Cluster VET Courses for 2022 ...................................................................................................... 15

Certificate III Allied Health Assistance (partial completion) ....................................................... 15

Certificate II Animal Studies ...................................................................................................... 15

Certificate II Applied Fashion Design Technology ..................................................................... 15

Certificate II Automotive (Vocational Prep) ............................................................................... 15

Certificate II Building and Construction (Bricklaying)................................................................. 15

Certificate II Building and Construction (Carpentry) .................................................................. 16

Certificate II Business (and units from Cert III Business) .......................................................... 16

Certificate II Community Services (and units from Cert III Community Services) ...................... 16

Certificate II Dance .................................................................................................................... 16

Certificate III Early Childhood, Education and Care .................................................................. 17

Certificate II Electrotechnology (Pre Voc) ................................................................................. 17

Certificate II Engineering ........................................................................................................... 17

Certificate II Furniture Making ................................................................................................... 17

Certificate II Horticulture ............................................................................................................ 17

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Certificate III Information, Digital Media and Technology (partial completion) ........................... 18

Certificate III IDMT: Cyber Security - TBC ................................................................................ 18

Certificate II Kitchen Operations................................................................................................ 18

Certificate III Laboratory Skills .................................................................................................. 18

Certificate II Kitchen Operations................................................................................................ 19

Certificate III Music Industry (Performance) .............................................................................. 19

Certificate III Music Industry (Sound Production) ...................................................................... 19

Certificate II Plumbing ............................................................................................................... 19

Certificate III Make Up ............................................................................................................... 19

Certificate III Creative Media (Screen and Media) .................................................................... 19

Certificate III Sport and Recreation ........................................................................................... 20

Certificate II Visual Arts ............................................................................................................. 20

External VET Courses for 2022 .................................................................................................... 21

Certificate II Hospitality ............................................................................................................. 21

Certificate II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) ............................................................................ 21

Certificate III Events .................................................................................................................. 21

Certificate III Tourism ................................................................................................................ 21

Certificate III Beauty .................................................................................................................. 22

Certificate II Printing and Graphic Arts (General) ...................................................................... 22

GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................. 23

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Introduction For students wishing to undertake Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies at Thomas Carr College, this Subject Selection Information will provide the student and their families with the information necessary to make an informed decision. Thomas Carr College looks to ensure that students can engage in pathways that suit their interests in the Senior School. VET is a growing part of the College curriculum. Participation in a VET program whilst at school, allows students to learn about industry, employment pathways and gain skills that are relevant to the needs of industry. By successfully completing the program, they can add to their VCE or VCAL certificates and receive additional qualifications. Some VET courses can contribute a study score to the students’ ATAR. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

� Will involve additional costs

� Will impact on timetable (study periods are allocated to make up for travel time and missed classes)

� Could involve holiday classes (most trade VET Courses)

� To exit the course without financial and grade penalties must be done before the end of February

� You cannot enrol into a VET course midyear

� Attendance is important

� Most VET courses are a two-year commitment to complete the certificate

� A small number of VET courses are on a Friday or Monday

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Pathways

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Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS) VETDSS or VET is a great opportunity to get a head start on their chosen career path. Students attain industry theory and practical skills. VET courses can assist students in getting into further tertiary studies, apprenticeships or employment in their industry. Benefits for VCE students:

• Can directly contribute to a student’s ATAR score • Gain familiarity in the workplace and employability skills • Provides a nationally recognised qualification • Can provide credit towards higher tertiary qualifications

For VCE students there are three types of VET courses:

• Block credit: gives students credits at Unit 1, 2, 3 and/ or 4 levels • VET courses that contribute block credit, as well as 10% to their ATAR score1 • Scored VET courses. Students complete a Unit 1-4 sequence and sit an examination at the end of

two years. They receive a Study Score out of 50, which directly contributes to their ATAR if it is one of their top four subjects.

Benefits for VCAL students:

• Incorporated into their school program • Contributes hours towards their VCAL credits (at least 2 credits per year) • Hands on applied learning, with a structured workplace learning requirement. This gives students

industry experience making them more employable • Provides a nationally recognised qualification • Can provide credit towards higher tertiary qualifications

Fees Students undertaking a VET course as part of a Year 10 Mainstream Program or VCE are required to pay a subsidised Tuition fee for the course and any material/ ancillary fees.

• Tuition Fees for all Trade Courses is $950. • Tuition Fees for all non-Trade courses is $500 • Material/ ancillary Fees range from $0 to $600. This fee covers additional expenses like White Card

courses, First Aid Certificates, resources and/ consumables The College fully subsidises VET courses for PreCAL and VCAL students, as it is a required part of their enrolment.

1 As a fifth or sixth study increment (10 per cent of the lowest study in the primary four-scaled studies) towards their ATAR.

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Summary Table of VET Courses offered to Thomas Carr Students 2022

Course Location Day Contribution to VCE

Additional Requirements

Cluster Trade Courses

Cert II Automotive The Grange WED 10% • Will need to purchase uniform

• has additional material costs

Cert II Carpentry * Thomas Carr College WED 10% • Will need to purchase uniform

• has additional material costs

• has holiday classes Cert II Bricklaying* Thomas Carr College WED 10% • Will need to

purchase uniform • has additional

material costs • has holiday classes

Cert II Electrical (Year 11 and 12 only)*

Wyndham Central College

WED 10% • Will need to purchase uniform

• has additional material costs

• has holiday classes Cert II Plumbing * Wyndham Central WED 10% • Will need to

purchase uniform • has additional

material costs • has holiday classes

Cluster VET Courses Cert III Allied Health (partial completion) **

The Gordon (Werribee) WED 10% or SS • has additional material costs

• required placement hours

Cert II Animal Studies ** Manor Lakes College WED 10% • has additional material costs

Cert II Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Thomas Carr College WED 10% • required stationery and materials purchases

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Course Location Day Contribution to VCE Additional Requirements

Cert II Business Hoppers Crossing SC/ Wyndham Central College

WED SS tbc

Cert III Community Services (Partial Completion) **

Good News Y1 Werribee Y2

WED SS • has required placement hours

Cert III Dance Hoppers Crossing

SC WED SS • should be currently

involved in dance classes outside of school

Cert II Early Childhood, Education and Care **

Y1 The Gordon (Geelong) Y2 WECE or Geelong

WED 10% • Has required placement hours

Cert II Engineering MacKillop SC WED SS tbc Cert II Horticulture (Year 11 and 12)

Werribee Park WED (9:30AM) BC • Will be out of school all day on Wed

• Recommended VCAL only

Cert III Information, Digital Media and Technology

Wyndham Central College

WED/ FRI (depending on numbers)

SS • Is a partial completion of certificate, can discuss completing full certificate with the trainer

Cert III IDMT: Cyber Security

Good News Lutheran College

WED TBD • Proposed for 2020 • Numbers

dependant Cert II Kitchen Ops Heathdale

Christian College WED/ FRI SS • Has uniform

requirement • Additional

material fees

Cert II Small Business Al Taqwa WED 10% Cert III Laboratory Skills

Mount St Joseph’s WED SS • Has additional material fees

Cert III Make Up The Grange All day

Wednesday 10% • Has additional

material fees

Cert III Music Industry (performance)

Manor Lakes WED SS tbc

Cert III Music Industry (Sound Production)

Thomas Carr College

WED/ FRI SS tbc

Cert III Screen and Media

Werribee Secondary College

WED/ FRI SS tbc

Cert III Sport and Recreation

Hoppers Crossing/ Wyndham Central College

WED SS tbc

Cert II Visual Arts Werribee Secondary College

WED BC Unit 1 and 2 only tbc

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Course Location Day Contribution to VCE

Additional requirements

External VET Courses- these are available to Year 11 and 12 students only Cert II Hospitality

Melbourne CBD or Geelong

WED SS • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Uniform requirement • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert II Kitchen Operations

Melbourne CBD or Geelong

WED SS • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Uniform requirement • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert III Beauty Services

Geelong WED 10% • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Uniform requirement • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert III Make-Up

Geelong WED BC • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Uniform requirement • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert III Events Geelong WED 10% • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert III Tourism

Geelong WED 10% • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert II Printing and Graphic Arts

Geelong WED BC • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert II Equine Studies

Box Hill – City Campus

WED SS • Must have own horse • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Limited Tuition subsidy

Cert III Business

Geelong WED SS • Has additional material fees • Has tuition fees • Limited Tuition subsidy

* Holiday classes are compulsory for these courses ** Structured Workplace Learning is required for this course. If in VCE or Year 10, this will need to be completed in the school holidays SS - Students who successfully completed this course will be eligible for a Study Score that directly contributes to their ATAR. Students must sit an end of year exam set by VCAA. Students can elect to complete these courses as Non- Scored and will not need to complete the end of Year 2 exam. However, Non-Scored students will still need to complete any other assessment in order to receive an Satisfactory result for this score. See vcaa.edu.au for further information about scored VET.

10% - as a fifth or sixth study increment (10 per cent of the lowest study in the primary four-scaled studies) will contribute Ti their ATAR.

BC - students will receive credits at Unit 1, 2, 3 and/ or 4. Please check additional information in the following section

Please note that some courses require additional purchases such as uniforms, make up kits, safety gear or personal protection equipment that is not included above. This information will be available during information sessions or introduction sessions to the course.

All courses are numbers dependant. If a course is cancelled after enrolment, individual students will be contacted, and additional options will be discussed.

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Contact Information VET/ VCAL Co-ordinator Mr Casey Backhouse 8734 2444 Casey.backhouse@thomascarr.vic.edu.au For all enquiries about: • VET and VCAL course selection • Content of VET and VCAL • Enrolment of VET, PreCAL or VCAL • SBATs • Structured Workplace Learning For All Careers, Pathways and Post Thomas Carr Options Ms Naomi Nolan Careers and Pathways Team Leader 8734 2444 Naomi.nolan@thomascarr.vic.edu.au All Fees and Charges Enquiries Mr Chris Knaggs Business Manager 8734 2444

Mrs Thu Tran Finance Manager 8734 2444

Ms Michelle Cox Debt Management Officer 8734 2444 External VET Courses Students who are interested in fields outside of the ones listed in the previous table can investigate courses with external providers such as Kangan, TAFE, The Gordon, Victoria University, etc. Students and parent/guardians will need to organise a meeting with the VET/VCAL Co-ordinator and a Careers Advisor to determine accessibility and costs, along with how to enrol. Please note that external courses attract higher Tuition Fee, as well as Ancillary fees and Materials costs. Costs range from $1300 to $3500 per year and will be payable in the first half of the year. Please remember that if the student exits the VETIS course or the College after the deadline of Friday February 27 2022, families will be charged the full amount for the course.

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Important Information Application Process for VET Students enrolling in new courses Students are to complete the following process:

• Complete the online subject selection form and select their chosen VET course • A CareMonkey form will be sent out to successful applicants with additional information for enrolment • Students must register for a USI - usi.gov.au • The Online Enrolment Form must be completed in full, by the due date. Failure to do so will result in

the student being withdrawn from the course • Please be aware that students will not be able to apply for mid-year enrolments into VET courses • Students enrolling in VET courses will need to complete several enrolments, one with Thomas Carr,

one with Cluster, one with the RTO Students continuing into second year of VET courses:

• Complete the online subject selection form and select their chosen VET course • A CareMonkey form will be sent out to successful applicants with additional information for enrolment

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS BY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27

2022, WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM COURSE. How are fees determined Thomas Carr College’s external and cluster-based VET courses are delivered by various RTOs including Victoria University (VU), RMIT, Kangan, TAFE and The Gordon. These institutions determine the charges for each course. Thomas Carr College enters into an Agreement with the provider in February of each year and once executed, the full course costs are payable.

There is a subsidy from the Catholic Education Office that is applied to all VET, which is dependent on a range of expectations, a breach of which will result in the subsidy being withdrawn and the full cost of the VET course being passed on to families. Cluster based VET courses are subsided by the College, so Thomas Carr students will only need to pay a flat fee, along with any additional material or ancillary fee each year the student is enrolled in the course. In addition to the tuition fee charged by the RTO, some courses require students to pay for materials, protective clothing/uniform and resources. These types of charges include textbooks, resource booklet, IT charges, make-up kits, art supplies, dance shoes etc. Some RTOs will provide these at the start of the year and parents will receive an invoice through Thomas Carr College’s Business Office. Other RTOs will provide students with a materials list that will need to be purchased by parents. VET Expectations For all VET Courses there is a requirement that students successfully complete the course work and achieve a 90% attendance rate. Most VET subjects are one day per week and all Year 10 and VCE VET students will miss regular classes timetabled on their VET Day. Students in Year 10 and VCE will be allocated study periods to assist them staying on top of their workload. Students are responsible for liaising with teachers and keeping their normal class work up to date. All absences require a medical certificate. Most of the VET courses available to students run on Wednesday afternoon. Due to limited trainers, some VET Courses run on Monday or Fridays as well. If this occurs, all care will be taken to adjust an individual student’s timetable to limit impact. As students will be representing that College during VET classes, all student policies apply. Students can be withdrawn from VET courses if there is a significant concern, ongoing behaviour issues, safety issues, etc.

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Dress Code Students are expected to attend external secondary schools in their full Thomas Carr summer/ winter uniform. VET Sport and Recreation students are to wear their Thomas Carr PE uniform. If students are required to wear work wear, along with the Thomas Carr Jacket and facilities have been provided for students to change once they are within the school. Failure to wear the Thomas Carr uniform will result in the student being unable to enter the school grounds. For external providers like TAFEs, students will need to comply with the TAFEs clothing policies. Students participating in trade courses, should be wearing clothing outlined in information (track pants are not permitted) sent out later in the year to successful applicants. They are required to wear a Thomas Carr Blazer or Jacket over the top of the trade uniform, if it takes place at a Trade Centre in a secondary school. Not all schools have facilities available to change in. They must change out of their Thomas Carr uniform to participate in Practical Classes. VET Assessment When selecting a VET course, it is important to remember that all courses will have assessments. Some assessments are hands on, other are presentation, tests, workbooks, examinations etc. Students are expected to participate in all assessment to achieve a satisfactory result. VET courses that attract a Study Score are academic courses and require significant theory. These courses will also require students to sit the GAT examination and an end of year performance or theory examination, in the year that scored assessment takes place (usually second year). All courses have Occupation Health and Safety theory components. External VET Locations VET courses provided by Victoria University TAFE sector are held at either the King Street, Footscray Park, Sunshine or Werribee campuses. VET courses provided by RMIT are delivered at their City Campus. Kangan TAFE delivers their VET courses at Docklands, Broadmeadows, Sunshine and Melbourne. The Gordon deliver some courses in Geelong and others at new Wyndham locations. William Angliss VET courses are in Melbourne CBD. Box Hill delivers at their city campus; however, there are days when you may need to attend their Elgin or Box Hill campus. Wyndham Cluster The Wyndham Cluster is made up of several secondary Colleges within the Wyndham area: Thomas Carr College, The Grange P-12 College, Wyndham Central College, Hoppers Crossing Secondary College, Werribee Secondary College, Manor Lakes College, Mount St Joseph’s Girls College, Al-Taqwa College, Good News Lutheran College, Heathdale Christian College, Tarneit College and MacKillop College. Each school offers a selection of VET courses to the cluster, so that students can access a larger variety of courses at a subsided rate. There are also supported courses available through Jennings Street and Warringa Park. Leaving School grounds Students, who are completing VET courses at Thomas Carr College, are not permitted to leave College grounds before VET courses start. Students wishing to access Canteen facilities must complete a lunch order through the canteen and state what time they will be collecting order. Students attending external secondary colleges are not permitted to leave the College’s grounds once they have arrived by bus or transport, most schools have some type of canteen facilities. If canteen facilities are unavailable, students will need to bring their own lunch. Study Hall Students undertaking a VET course, will be allocated to a Study Hall. Students are required to attend the location noted on their timetable. This time is provided to allow students time to catch of any time missed due to VET or Travel to VET. Students are not allowed to leave early.

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Cluster bus A bus is provided to assist students getting to their Cluster and Trade VET courses. Buses run on a loop on Wednesdays and Fridays to ensure students get to classes on time. The bus will drop students at the location for all cluster courses except Horticulture and AM VET courses, every week during the School Term. The timetable will be available at the beginning of the year. Students will need to organise their own way home from VET courses due to the varied finish times. VET courses that run during the holidays will need to make their own way to and from the courses. If you would like to use the Cluster VET bus, a CareMonkey notification will be sent out later in the year with further information regarding timetables and fee. Early Withdrawal from Courses If a student exits a course or Thomas Carr College after the TAFE and Cluster deadline of Friday February 27 2022, families will be invoiced for the full tuition amount charged to the school. Any subsides given by the Cluster and the College will no longer be applicable (Cluster courses full costs range from $1700 to $3000 prior to subsidy). Any College allowance applied for studying off site will also be withdrawn.

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Structure Workplace Learning Students involved in VCAL and some VET courses are required to complete a Structured Workplace Learning within their chosen industry. Similar to the Work Experience program, students can expect to receive a minimum of $5 per day (students involved in employment with not for profits/ hospitals/ schools etc. will not receive payment). Year 12 VCAL students will be completing their placements on Thursdays, Year 11 VCAL students during one-week block placements each semester, while Year 10/ VCE students will need to complete their placements during the holidays.

• Some VET courses have a minimum number of hours that need to be completed for their SWL (approximately 40- 100 hours per year), these hours are connected to Units of work, if a student does not complete the hours, they will not be deemed competent in that Unit of work.

• Year 11 VCAL students undertaking a four-day VCAL program are expected to participate in two

one-week blocks at the end of semester. • Year 11 VCAL students in the 3 Day program are choosing to commit to a year-long SWL

experience, must have paperwork completed before Head Start in 2020. Students will need to complete approximately 18 days per semester. Due to the legislation restrictions, students will need to work with a new employer every 20 days completed.

• Year 12 VCAL students need to undertake a minimum of 20 days of SWL, every Thursday during

school terms. • Students should look independently for placements using family networks, prior work experience

connections or the SWL portal. If students are struggling to find a placement, they need to contact the Careers team or the VCAL VET Co-ordinator.

• As part of the current government requirements for SWL, students are not permitted to work more

than 20 days with the same employer. An exemption can be made only if there is a potential SBAT or Apprenticeship opportunity available at the end of that time. Ideally, students should seek a range of experiences with different employers during their time in VCAL.

• Paperwork will be emailed to students, or can be found here SWL PAPERWORK • Students can access the State Wide SWL Portal to find placements

Structured Workplace Learning Recognition Students who are completing a VCE VET Certificate can elect to participate in the SWL Recognition program. This is designed to give students an additional credit towards their VCAL program after the completion of 80 hours of SWL in a relevant industry connected to their course.

• Students are to complete a minimum of 80 hours and the supplied Workplace Learning Record (WLR) to a satisfactory standard, along with a logbook to track their hours

• Students can complete the 80 hours over more than one year

• Students who complete multiple blocks of 80 hours, can be eligible for up 3 units of credit per VET course and a total of 4 credits if doing more than one VET course

SWL R will be introduced and monitored in WRS classes for VCAL students, with final assessment completed by the VCAL VET Co-ordinator. VCE students, who wish to participate, should contact the VCAL VET Co-ordinator by the beginning of Lenten Term, 2022.

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School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships in Victoria involve the student undertaking the VCE or VCAL, as well as being employed part time and training under the following arrangements: At Thomas Carr, students:

• Should be undertaking VCAL, as this program is able to accommodate the time off required from school

• Have paid employment under an Industrial Agreement that recognises School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

• Have a training contract that includes a nationally recognised qualification and duration of training to be undertaken. This contract must be registered with Skills Victoria

• Have a training plan and be signed by an RTO within two months of commencement of the School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship

• Undertake training over two years at an average of 13 hours per week for employment and training. The 13 hours should be divided into at least 7 hours of employment and 6 hours of training per week, which may be averaged over three periods of four months in each year of the program

• Spend at least one timetabled day during the normal school week on the job or in training In effect, the employer will be either:

• Covered by an Award with suitable provisions • Party to a Workplace Agreement, including Individual Transitional Employment Agreements,

Australian Workplace Agreements, Collective Agreements or Pre-reform Certified Agreements • Covered by the minimum terms and conditions of Part 21 of the Workplace Relations Act

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in the following industry areas have been approved by industry bodies and VCAA for students undertaking the VCE:

• Agriculture • Automotive • Business • Community Services • Engineering • Food Processing (Wine) • Horticulture • Hospitality • Information Technology • Sport and Recreation

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in other approved industry areas may also contribute to the VCE through Block Credit Recognition. Please see the VCAL VET Co-ordinator for more information regarding this option. Benefits of a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship

• Certificate is completed on the job, during work hours • On the job training • Students will be paid while they learn • Some SBATs have minimal to no costs associated with training. However, students who are eligible

for Health Care Cards should make sure it is available at enrolment in the course. Part Time Apprenticeships and Traineeships Students who undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship that is not integrated into their learning program and study timetable will be undertaking part time apprenticeships or traineeships. This type of arrangement will still provide credit for VCE or VCAL if it is recorded on VASS. This is called Block Credit Recognition. However, a part time traineeship or apprenticeship does not replace any subject requirement at Thomas Carr College

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Cluster VET Courses for 2022

Certificate III Allied Health Assistance (partial completion)

Contribution to VCE: Optional Scored VCE VET or Block credit (up to 5 units) +10%

Course Description Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects in the Health industry. These qualifications cover workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals and other health professionals with the care of clients.

• SWL is required in this course Location: Gordon TAFE, Werribee

Certificate II Animal Studies Contribution to VCE: U1-4+ 10% Course Description This course will equip you with skills and knowledge to care for animals in a range of environments. Major areas of study include working in the animal care industry, assisting with general care of animals, first aid for animals, Veterinary reception duties, daily clinic routines and assisting with surgery preparations. The course will also develop your skills to provide information on animal welfare products and services to the public.

• SWL required for this course. Location: Manor Lakes P-12 College

Certificate II Applied Fashion Design Technology Contribution to VCE: Unit 1-4+ 10%

Course Description Thomas Carr College are proud to introduce VCE VET Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design & Technology. The College has all the essential facilities and equipment to complete the 2-year course. To provide students with the knowledge, skills and competency that will enhance their employment opportunities within the textiles, fashion and clothing related industries. This course can also develop students’ skills to support their portfolio development in Product, Design and Technology (Textiles). The Certificate II is typically completed over two years with VCE credits at Units 1 - 4. Pathways: There are a multitude of courses at diploma, advanced diploma and Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design. In addition, there is a Certificate III in design also available to secondary students. Location: Thomas Carr College

Certificate II Automotive (Vocational Prep) Contribution to VCE: U1-4 +10%

Course Description This course will equip you with broad automotive knowledge as well as entry level skills in motor mechanics, so that you are ‘work ready’ and prepared for employment as an apprentice in the automotive or associated industries. Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020) Location: The Grange P-12

Certificate II Building and Construction (Bricklaying) Contribution to VCE: Unit 1-4+ 10%

Course Description This course will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge to enter the bricklaying industry or other building trades and is designed to enhance your apprenticeship prospects. The course introduces the industry, specific trade skills including the use of hand and power tools, and requirements of occupational health and safety procedures with the industry.

• Students will complete their CI CARD and first aid in this course (included in ancillary charge) • Required holiday classes • Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020)

Location: Thomas Carr College

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Certificate II Building and Construction (Carpentry) Contribution to VCE: Unit 1-4 +10% Course Description This course will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge to enter the bricklaying industry or other building trades and is designed to enhance your apprenticeship prospects. The course introduces the industry, specific trade skills including the use of hand and power tools, and the requirements of occupational health and safety procedures within the industry.

• Students will complete their CI CARD and first aid in this course (included in ancillary charge) • Required holiday classes • Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020)

Location: Thomas Carr College WED AM and PM classes available

Certificate II Business (and units from Cert III Business) Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET Course Description Student will complete Certificate II and units from Certificate III. You will consider various cross industry skills for a variety of enterprises. You will also develop an understanding in using relevant software and workplace organisation. Location: Year 1 Hoppers Crossing, Year 2 Wyndham Central

Certificate II Community Services (and units from Cert III

Community Services) Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description Students will complete Certificate II and units from Certificate III. If you are interested in working in the community, aged care, childcare, youth work and working with disabilities this is the course for you. You will have the opportunity to learn about the community services sector and explore specific contexts of work. You will develop skills in communication, information provision and processing, administration support, networking and group support.

• SWL is a requirement for this course Location: 1st year Werribee Secondary, 2nd year Manor Lakes- TBC

Certificate II Dance Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description Certificate II in Dance aims to provide students with the technical and performance skills to begin the process of establishing a career in the entertainment industry. Students will learn the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to participate in a variety of dance routines. Units 1 and 2 of the programs include developing basic levels of physical condition for dance performance and basic dance techniques, sourcing information on the history and theory of dance and applying it to an area of work. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and incorporates units such as sourcing and applying entertainment industry knowledge, preparing for a dance performance, refining basic dance techniques and applying basic dance techniques for performances. It is recommended that students have participated in dance classes outside of school, as a basic understanding of technique is expected.

• Students will need to purchase appropriate dance attire and shoes (list will be sent out) Location: Hoppers Crossing SC

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Certificate III Early Childhood, Education and Care Contribution to VCE: Unit 1-4+ 10% Course Description The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (formerly called Children’s Services) prepares students to be competent in a range of skills, knowledge and attributes identified by the Children’s Services sector. The course has specialist children services units to enable work in childcare centres when completed.

• SWL is required for this course - 120 hours+ over two years Location: Year 1 WECE or The Gordon- Geelong. Year 2 WECE or Geelong. The Gordon is only available to Y11 and 12s.

Certificate II Electrotechnology (Pre Voc) Contribution to VCE: Block credit+

10% Course Description The Certificate II in Electrotechnology aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to achieve units of competence that will enhance their employment prospects in the electrical industry. It also provides students with increased opportunities of gaining an electrical apprenticeship. The program also provides experiences in and knowledge of occupations at electrotechnology trade level enabling students to make informed choices in the selection of career paths.

• This course is only available to Year 11 and 12 students • Required holiday classes • Students will complete their CI CARD and first aid (included in ancillary charge) • Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020)

Location: Wyndham Central College

Certificate II Engineering Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET Course Description This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to achieve competence that will enhance their employment prospects in the engineering or engineering related industries. Focus is on Mechanical and Fabrication Engineering. Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020) Location: MacKillop College

Certificate II Furniture Making Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description This program will prepare students for work in the furnishing, cabinet making and joinery industries. Students will have the skills and knowledge required to work in a production environment in both manufacturing of freestanding furniture or built-in cabinets and provide on-site assistance in the installation of those items. School-based new apprenticeships and traineeships may also be available in addition to entry-level employment. Successful completion of the Certificate II in Furniture Making will enable a student to enter a cabinet making or joinery apprenticeship with advanced standing.

• Required holiday classes • Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020)

Location: Thomas Carr College

Certificate II Horticulture Contribution to VCE: Unit 1-4+ 10% Course Description Certificate II is regarded as an entry level course. Graduates will have skills and knowledge to become a valued and productive employee within the Amenity Horticulture Industry. Graduates assist with planting and maintaining lawns, shrubs and garden beds in public or private gardens and parks. Upon successful completion of the Certificate II in Parks and Gardens students may go on to study the Certificate III in Parks & Gardens or equivalent.

• This course is only available to Year 11 and 12s • Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2020)

Location: Werribee Park starts at 9:30am – 2:30pm (no VET bus available)

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Certificate III Information, Digital Media and Technology (partial completion)

Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description This course will equip the student with comprehensive skills and knowledge to enter the information and communications technology (ICT) field. The course provides the introductory skills and knowledge with an emphasis on ICT support and computer networking. The course incorporates theoretical, practical and hands-on training in areas such as PC hardware and software maintenance; server administration; client operating systems; and workplace skills. The students will be enrolled in enough units over the two years to obtain the full certificate but VCAA requires only partial completion to obtain satisfactory VCE VET study score. The choice is with the students if they want to complete the full certificate by working on the additional units or follow the VCAA pathway which will only be entitled the student to a Statement of Attainment from the RTO. Location: Wyndham Central

Certificate III IDMT: Cyber Security - TBC Contribution to VCE: TBD

Course Description • Course description still being finalised

Location: Good News Lutheran College

Certificate II Kitchen Operations Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description This course provides training in basic kitchen functions and food preparation. Course units:

• Using food preparation equipment • Using basic methods of cookery and preparing basic meals • Workplace hygiene • Safe work practices • Effective cookery service skills

This course equips you with a range of practical skills to operate in a supervised kitchen workplace. During this hands-on program, you will develop food handling, preparation skills and further hospitality industry knowledge, and will put your skills into practice. Guaranteed place in Certificate III Commercial Cookery or Certificate III Patisserie, if you study at the Gordon Location: Heathdale Christian College

Certificate III Laboratory Skills Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description The VCE VET Laboratory Skills program is drawn from the MSL09 Laboratory Skills Training Package and provides students with a pathway to working in a wide range of enterprises and industry sectors such as process manufacturing, food and beverage processing, biotechnology, biomedical research, pathology testing, mining, chemical, forensic, environmental analysis and education. Certificate III in Laboratory Skills provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills associated with the day-to-day operation of a laboratory and associated technical tasks such as sampling and testing. Units 1 and 2 include units such as recording and presenting data, planning and conducting laboratory/field work, maintaining the laboratory fit for purpose, with electives such as performing basic tests and assisting with fieldwork included. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and incorporates units such as performing aseptic techniques, contributing to the achievement of quality objectives, preparing working solutions and performing microscopic examinations. Location: Mount St Joseph’s College (can also apply to complete this course in Geelong. This option is only available for Year 11 and 12s)

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Certificate II Kitchen Operations Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description This course provides training in basic kitchen functions and food preparation. Course units:

• Using food preparation equipment • Using basic methods of cookery and preparing basic meals • Workplace hygiene • Safe work practices • Effective cookery service skills

This course equips you with a range of practical skills to operate in a supervised kitchen workplace. During this hands-on program, you will develop food handling, preparation skills and further hospitality industry knowledge, and will put your skills into practice. Guaranteed place in Certificate III Commercial Cookery or Certificate III Patisserie, if you study at the Gordon. Location: Heathdale Christian College

Certificate III Music Industry (Performance) Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description Certificate III in Music enables students to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied work contexts in the music industry. Depending on the electives chosen, Units 1 and 2 include preparing for performances, writing song lyrics, developing ensemble skills and assisting with sound recordings. Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment and include units such as developing improvisation skills, applying knowledge of genre to music making and performing music as part of a group or as a soloist. Students must have prior knowledge, experience and training in playing an instrument or vocals. Location: Manor Lakes P-12 College

Certificate III Music Industry (Sound Production) Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description Certificate III in Music Industry Sound Production provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record mix and edit sound sources. Units 1 and 2 include developing music industry knowledge, establishing contractual and work relationships, and following health, safety and security practices. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes units such as editing sound using digital systems, operating sound mixing consoles, operating sound reinforcement systems and mixing sound sources. Location: Thomas Carr College (Year 1 Fri, Year 2 Wed)

Certificate II Plumbing Contribution to VCE: Block Credit+

10% Course Description The Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship) will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge to enter the plumbing or associated building industries and is designed to enhance your apprenticeship prospects. The program covers relevant material, equipment, and occupational health and safety procedures to ensure you work safely and effectively on building sites.

• Required holiday classes • Students will complete their CI CARD and first aid (included in ancillary charge) • Students will need to purchase workwear, PPE (list to be sent out later in 2021)

Location: Wyndham Central College. Wed AM and PM classes available

Certificate III Make Up Contribution to VCE: Unit 3 and 4 credits Course Description This course will equip you with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to provide make-up services in a salon or as a freelance artist. The program covers topics such as demonstrating and selling make-up and retail skincare products and develops your communication and customer service skills to prepare you to perform routine salon and store functions. Location: The Grange P-12

Certificate III Creative Media (Screen and Media) Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description Units 1 and 2 include participating in occupational health and safety processes, developing and applying creative arts industry knowledge, working with others and applying critical thinking techniques. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and incorporates units such as 2D digital animations, writing content for a range of media, authoring interactive sequences and creating visual design components. Location: Werribee Secondary College

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Certificate III Sport and Recreation Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description Certificate III in Sport and Recreation provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the Sport and Recreation industry. In Units 1 and 2, students can choose from a range of electives to create a program of their choice, including teaching the fundamental skills of athletics, basketball, gymnastics or squash and implementing sports injury prevention. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes core units such as conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs plan, conduct sport and recreation sessions, and undertake a risk analysis of activities. Students also undertake electives drawn from the Aquatics, Fitness, Sport and Outdoor Recreation streams. Location: Year 2 Hoppers Crossing / Year 1 Wyndham Central

Certificate II Visual Arts Contribution to VCE: Unit 1 and 2

Block Credit Course Description This qualification allows learners to develop the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice. Students undertake a range of subjects and use a range of art mediums within the course to further their knowledge within the Arts area of study. Location: Werribee Secondary College

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External VET Courses for 2022 Please note these courses attract additional fees and are only available to Year 11 and 12 students

Certificate II Hospitality Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE VET

Course Description William Angliss- This course provides training in basic food and beverage service. Course units:

• Serving food and beverage to customers • Preparing simple dishes • Workplace hygiene • Responsible service of alcohol • Preparing and serving espresso coffee

This course will equip you with the basic operational knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in various roles within the hospitality industry. This hands-on course focuses on basic skills such as food and beverage service, working behind a bar and making espresso coffee, and you will put your skills into practice. Location: William Angliss, Melbourne CBD or Gordon TAFE, Geelong

Certificate II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) Contribution to VCE: Scored VCE

VET Course Description This course provides training in basic kitchen functions and food preparation. Course units:

• Using food preparation equipment • Using basic methods of cookery and preparing basic meals • Workplace hygiene • Safe work practices • Effective cookery service skills

This course equips you with a range of practical skills to operate in a supervised kitchen workplace. During this hands-on program, you will develop food handling, preparation skills and further hospitality industry knowledge, and will put your skills into practice. Guaranteed place in Certificate III Commercial Cookery or Certificate III Patisserie, if you study at the Gordon. Location: William Angliss, Melbourne CBD or Gordon TAFE, Geelong

Certificate III Events Contribution to VCE: Block Credit +10%

(elective dependant) Course Description This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to build a career in the exciting events industry, which is recognised worldwide as a rapidly developing area. Throughout the program, you will get to work on real events and develop core skills in event management processes, communication, planning and organisation, with real experience to add to your résumé. Successful completion can give you a guaranteed place Diploma of Event Management. Location: Gordon TAFE, Geelong

Certificate III Tourism Contribution to VCE: Block Credit +10%

(elective dependant) Course Description Tourism is one of the most diverse, exciting, challenging and important industries in Australia, offering a wide range of career options. This course is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to enter various tourism operational roles, including airlines. Throughout the program, you will gain a good working knowledge and understanding of many sectors of the tourism industry including an emphasis on sustainable tourism. Successful completion, you can receive a guaranteed place in Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism. Location: Gordon TAFE, Geelong

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Certificate III Beauty Contribution to VCE: 2x Unit 3 4 credits (elective dependant)

Course Description This course will equip you with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to work in a salon and provide core beauty services including manicures, pedicures, make-up services, lash and brow treatments, and tanning services. Participants will also gain skills in merchandising, sales, customer service, and housekeeping duties. Guaranteed place in Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or Certificate III Hairdressing Location: Gordon TAFE, Geelong

Certificate II Printing and Graphic Arts (General) Contribution to VCE: Block Credit U1+2

only Course Description This course will provide you with the core knowledge and skills to enhance your entry-level employment or further study prospects in the printing, desktop publishing and graphic arts industries. The program introduces computer-based design using industry standard Adobe software, covering core skills in design development for commercial printing. Successful completion of this course can give you a guaranteed place in Diploma of Graphic Design at The Gordon. Location: Gordon TAFE, Geelong

Additional courses and locations are available, students should book in a time with the VCAL VET Co-ordinator if you are interested in a different course or would prefer a different location.

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GLOSSARY Additional Charge Not included in ancillary, tuition or materials. Can include things like

Construction Industry Card or First Aid

Ancillary Fee An addition enrolment fee, separate to the Tuition Fee, charged by the VETIS provider

ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. A number calculated based on VCE results used to apply for University and TAFE courses

Cluster Group of schools within a particular region that agree to share VETIS courses

GAT General Achievement Test

Material Charge Can include books, resources, consumables used in class, IT related expenses

PreCAL An alternative Year 10 program offered by Thomas Carr College, with a focus on applied learning

RTO Registered Training Organisation

SBAT School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Study Score A raw score given at the end of a VCE Units 3 and 4 course. This score is used to help determine an ATAR

SWL Structured Workplace Learning

SWL R Structure Workplace Learning Recognition. Students must complete minimum of 80 hours in an industry linked to an approved VCE VET Course

TBC To be confirmed Tuition fee Amount charged to cover the delivery of the course

USI Unique Student Identifier (a 10-character code allocated to all

students enrolled in a VETIS course: www.usi.gov.au)

VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning

VCE Victorian Certificate of Education

VET or VETiS Vocational Education and Training in Schools. Also known as VCE VET courses. These courses are approved by VCAA for delivery and credit towards VCE or VCAL programs