VET Pathways Rothwell School-based Apprenticeships & Traineeships VET in Schools Programs through TAFE, Skills Tech, Private RTOs For 2017 Leisa Jones - Head of Vocational Education & Training

What is VET? Definition: Vocational Education & Training VET is a national system of industry-specific training designed to skill people to work in particular fields eg plumbing, hospitality, IT.

Why choose a VET pathway? If you want to enter a trade (eg.plumber, chef) If you may not be interested in going to uni If you are struggling with academic subjects If you want to get started in your area of interest (eg. mechanics; floristry, media)

Benefits of VET pathway Points towards QCE (Cert II 4 pts, III 6-8 pts) Nationally- recognised qualifications & trades At present you can still get into university as Certificate III, IV & Diploma Qualifications can be converted to a ranking equivalent to an OP of 15 or better Diplomas can give you up to 12mths credit off a Bachelor

VET as subject, VETis or SATs? VET as a subject as the many qualifications we offer at GLC as timetabled school subjects VETis is VET in schools – VET qualifications at TAFE or Private RTOs (Cert I to Diploma Level) SATs are School-based Apprenticeships / Traineeships (generally Cert II or III)

1. VET qualifications at GLC in 2017 Hospitality -Cert II Hospitality SIT20213/Cert III Events SIT30612 (10-12) Early Childhood–Cert III Early Childhood Education & Care CHC30113 (10-12) Business – Cert I Business (10) BSB10115 Business & IT Practices – Cert II Business BSB20115 & II in IDMT ICT20115 (11-12) Work Education – Cert I Active Volunteering CHC14015 & Cert II Skills for Work & Vocational Pathways FSK20113 (11-12) Visual Art in Practice – Certificate II In Visual Arts (CUV20715) & Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUV31115)(10-12) Tech Production/Performance Music - Certificate III In Music Industry – CUA30915 (11-12) Construction – Cert I Construction CPC10111/Cert I Furnishing MSF10113 (11- 12) Engineering – Cert II Engineering Pathways MEM20413 (11-12) Fitness - Cert III in Fitness SIS30313 (11-12)

2. SATS SATS are usually employed one school day per week plus weekend or holiday work Paid to work but not to train Theory is covered by training provider (RTO) Students put theory into practice in the workplace Students can apply to drop a subject to cope Traineeships P/T generally 2 yrs Apprenticeships P/T generally 4-6 yrs

What’s in it for the student? Get started on a career path early Gain a head start over other school-leavers Earn while they learn Gain points towards QCE (Cert III worth 6 – 8 pts) Gain confidence, learn new skills, earn $$$

3. VET in School Training Courses One day per week Skills Tech – TRADES – Bracken Ridge, Eagle Farm TAFE QLD Bris– Bracken Ridge, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Southbank East Coast TAFE – Mooloolaba, Nambour, Private RTOs

Skills Tech – ( Fee- Free) Cert II Auto – Vocational Preparation (L/H) Cert I Plumbing Services Cert I Construction Cert II Furniture Making Cert II Electrotechnology – Career Start Cert II Engineering Pathways Cert II Surveying & Spatial Information

TAFE Qld Brisbane – Cert III Qualifications (Fee) Accounts Admin Beauty Business Graphic Design Photo Imaging Early Childhood Events Fitness Health Hospitality IDMT (Networking) IDMT (Website) Media (Film & TV) Media (Multimedia) Music Music Business Visual Arts Cert IV Justice

TAFE Qld Brisbane – Cert II Qualifications (Most Fee Free) Auslan Hairdressing Health Horticulture Hospitality Kitchen Operations Logistics Fashion Manufacturing Millinery Retail Make Up (Fee) Rural Operations Rural/Animals (Sml Fee) Sampling/Measurement Sport & Recreation Telecommunications Tourism

VETis with Private RTO’s Beauty Services (College of Nat Beauty etc) SAE (Music Industry – Technical Production) NTT (Live Production, Theatre and Events) Qld. School of Film and Television Australian Sports Academy Ausintec Academy (Equestrian)

4. On-line Courses Benefits – don’t have to leave GLC Campus Drop a subject gain 4 x 50 min study periods Work on-line on Certificate course in study periods More likely to be able to do both VET and OP Down side: Self-paced. Need to be motivated! TAFE or Private RTO

Managing your Time Option to drop a subject (recommended) You must find out what class work you missed by looking in Egrace or ask your teachers. Catch up in your own time or in study spares Time to act like an adult and manage your time and take responsibility for your studies Let VET Dept know if you feel like it is all getting too much – support is available!

Getting Started Fill in Permission to Undertake Vocational Training Form Nominate area of interest on SWL form Make an appointment with Ms Jones VET DEPT. If you know employer who may offer work exp or SAT – refer to VET Dept. Find a placement or Placement Officer finds one Start with Wk Exp or Wk Trial – May be convert to SAT

What then? Wk exp – usually 1 day per week for wks Work trial – up to 3 days in row VET Dept may be able to convert to SAT VET Dept advertise vacancies in daily Student Memo, Newsletter, etc. You can be proactive and start approaching employers yourself Success – SIGN UP

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