1. Pathways

2. VET Delivered in Schools
Vocational Education and Training (VET) can give you workplace skills and knowledge at National Standards for a career you are passionate about
VET can give you training that is directly connected to employment anywhere in Australia
Every year more than 50,000 secondary students across Victoria explore their passion through VET

3. VET Delivered in Schools
VET Strengthens:
Students learning potential, gain confidence and independence
Broadens VCE/VCAL Options
Learn in an adult learning environment
Matches students interests & career directions with strong pathways
Increases post school opportunities with links to industry
Assist in transition from school to work
Identify employers expectations in real work environments

4. VET Delivered in Schools
VET offers a flexible pathway to achieve your goals. If your goals change, your pathway can change to
The employability skills developed with VET can give you extra flexibility to explore multiple opportunities and interests
Employability Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Initiative and Enterprise
Planning and Organising
Self-Management
Learning
Technology

5. VET Delivered in Schools
Specialised Knowledge – Gain knowledge through specialised training to understand and perform specific workplace tasks
Industry Knowledge – Learn how an industry works, see the bigger picture and learn how to progress your career
VET can lead to full time, part time or casual job opportunities
More than half of all new jobs projected to be created by 2022 will be achievable with a VET qualification

6. VET Delivered in Schools
VET is an extra nationally recognised qualification studied in-conjunction with a VCE or VCAL program providing credit to both streams
VET provides practical skills and knowledge that compliment your VCE studies with vocational training to make you job ready
Competency based learning – ‘competent or not yet competent’ in real or simulated workplace environments
All VCE VET Programs contribute to VCE units providing credit the same way as a VCE Study

7. VET Delivered in Schools
Some VCE VET courses can be used in the ATAR calculation of the Primary Four (English & the next 3 permissible Yr12 subjects)
VET courses with a Units 3 & 4 sequence may contribute up to 10% calculated from the lowest of the primary four e.g. Psychology study score of 25 = 2.5% added to the ATAR as a 5th or 6th permissible subject
There are 24 VCE VET programs that incorporate up to 42 different qualifications
Most VET programs are completed over two years
VET is usually studied on Wednesdays either full day or half day

8. Cert II in Horticulture
VCE VET Program
Certificate
Study Score
Horticulture
Cert II in Horticulture x
Animal Studies
Cert II in Animal Studies
Applied Fashion Design & Technology
Cert II in Applied Fashion Design & Tech
Automotive
Cert II in Automotive Vocational Prep
Building & Construction
Cert II in Building & Construction Pre-app
Business
Cert II in Business Cert III in Business 
Cisco
Cisco CCNA v6
Community Services
Cert III in Community Services
Cert III in Early Childhood Education & Care
Creative Industries
Cert II in Creative Industries
Creative & Digital Media
Cert III in Screen & Media
Dance
Cert II in Dance
Electrical
Cert II in Electrotechnology Studies
Engineering
Cert II in Engineering Studies
Equine Industries
Cert II in Equine Studies

9. Cert II in Furniture Making Pathways
VCE VET Program
Certificate
Study Score
Furnishing
Cert II in Furniture Making Pathways 
Hair & Beauty
Cert II in Retail Cosmetics
Cert II in Salon Assistant
Cert III in Beauty Services
Cert III in Make-up x
Health
Cert II in Health Support Services
Cert III in Allied Health Assistance
x 
Hospitality
Cert II in Hospitality
Cert II in Kitchen Operations
 
Information & Communications Technology
Cert II in Info, Dig Media & Tech
Cert III in Info, Dig Media & Tech
Laboratory Skills
Cert III in Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Cert II in Music Industry
Cert III in Music Industry – Performance
Cert III in Music Industry – Sound Production
Sport & Recreation
Cert II in Outdoor Recreation
Cert II in Sport & Recreation
Cert III in Sport & Recreation

10. VET Delivered in Schools
Structured Workplace Learning:
Structured Workplace Learning connects students to the workplace providing industry exposure & experience in the workforce
Have the opportunity to complete structured workplace learning. For some VET courses this is a compulsory requirement
Real world work enabling you to put your skills to practice
Applying industry knowledge to real world situations
Experience the industry first hand to see if it is for you
Develop employability skills and increasing employment opportunities
Reinforcing skill development and a smooth transition between training & work

11. VET Delivered in Schools
How to apply for VET:
Select a VET course
Complete the VET Expression of Interest Form
Apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI number)
Provide a hard copy of the USI number to Pathways with your completed VET Expression of Interest form
Pathways will apply on the students behalf
Wait for confirmation of VET placement from VSC. Often schools are not advised until October – November
Purchase the required uniform, tools or equipment in preparation for VET

12. Be the change you wish to see in the world… - Mahatma Gandhi