Year 12, 2016 VET in Schools 2015 Lynton Smith Head of Career Education Careers Counsellor, VET Coordinator

Different pathways Open opportunities Achieving a WACE 2016 Requires students on: ATAR pathway to be eligible for university admission – 4 or more ATAR courses. GENERAL pathway. Achieve a certificate II (or higher) in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification + enrol in 5 additional courses to meet the WACE requirement. (About one third of Australia’s senior secondary students are presently enrolled in a VET in Schools course.)

VET through LJBC Most, if not all 2015 General students will continue with their VET qualification into A number of 2015 VET qualifications were for 1 year. These students have an opportunity to commence another 1 year course.

Additional VET courses Through CareerLink 2016 Certificate IV in Business (1 year) Certificate IV in Community Services (1 Year) These qualifications will give students the opportunity to consider further studies at a university. (Along side a Certificate IV a student may have to satisfy competence in English)

AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK This framework demonstrates the value of VET qualifications for students and the pathway from TAFE into university. Through the College we give students access to certificate levels from I to IV. Completion of a certificate IV can assist students enrolling into a number of universities. SCHOOLTAFEWAUNIVERSITY Doctoral Degree Master’s Degree Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate Bachelor’s Degree Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate IV Western Australian Certificate of Education Certificate III Certificate II Certificate I AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK

Please visit the Careers webpage on the LJBC website

Any Questions? Please talk to me after this session in the T&E Building at the Careers display Or Please make an appointment through College Reception Thank you!