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Seymour College VET Handbook Respect, Inspire, Excel

Seymour College VET Handbook

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List of Contents

1. Introduction: What is VET? 3

2. Who are VET courses for? 3

3. Time Commitment 3

4. Why choose a VET Course? 4

5. Conditions of participation 4

6. VET Automotive 5

7. VET Building and Construction 6

8. VET Engineering 7

9. VET Equine Studies 8

10. Possible Off-Campus Courses 9

11. Expression of Interest form 10

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Seymour College VET Program

What is a VET Program?

A VET program refers to the Vocational Education and Training courses that can be completed as

part of a student’s school studies. VET courses are nationally recognised certificates that can

contribute to the completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). They are essential for

students completing a Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning certificate (VCAL).

VET courses are designed to expand the opportunities and career pathways of senior secondary

students and add an employment focus to the subjects on offer in the final years of schooling. They

can assist students with gaining apprenticeships and employment once they complete school and

provide insight into an occupation. They also provide a set of practical life skills.

Being nationally accredited, VET courses translate directly into further education and training at

TAFE.

Who are VET courses for?

Practically oriented students who want to do their VCE rather than VCAL are strongly encouraged to

do a VET course as part of their Year 10 studies. By commencing VET in Year 10, VCE students will

have completed the program by the end of Year 11 which will mean they can focus on their

academic Year 12 VCE subjects. All Seymour College students do a VET course in Year 10. They either

complete the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation or select one of the other programs listed in this

handbook.

VCAL students are required to do a VET course to meet their VCAL course requirements. For this

reason, they could commence their VET course while still in Year 10 or wait until they start their

VCAL course and complete their VET course over the two years of their VCAL studies. VCAL students

doing a School Based Apprenticeship do not have to do a VET course as their apprenticeship includes

their VET component.

Time Commitment

Students doing a VET course will miss their scheduled Wednesday classes. For VCAL students, this

does not present a problem as their timetable is designed to allow for a VET course and they have no

classes scheduled on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. Students doing VCE, however, will be expected to

catch up on the work they miss out on during their VET day. VCE students select five subjects in Year

11 instead of 6 as their VET course is their sixth subject. They have free periods during the week in

which they are expected to work on the class activities missed. VCE Students in Year 12 completing a

VET program usually select four subjects instead of five. Year 10 students won’t miss classes as they

are either doing Sport and Recreation or one of the courses in this handbook.

Some VET courses will require students to do a work placement which usually involves around 40

hours in an appropriate workplace.

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Where will a VET course be delivered?

Most of the VET courses completed by Seymour College students will be at this school in the

Technical Trade Centre, Technical Wing or a classroom in the College . Some courses are delivered

off campus and students will need to make their own transport arrangements to these courses.

Why Choose a VET Course?

To develop employability skills including decision making, initiative, teamwork, cooperation

and problem solving

Improved employment prospects as some local employers consult with VET instructors

about their high achieving students.

Helps a student develop self-confidence and communication skills through participation in

an adult learning environment

Increases student understanding of different industries and their suitability to that career

path

Assists students with the transition from school to work

Helps students to explore industries areas of interest

A complete VET course is a nationally accredited vocational training certificate which is part

of the TAFE system.

All VET courses provide credit towards the VCE and VCAL.

Some VET courses are exam assessed (scored) and their results can provide a Study Score

which is part of their ATAR. Others provide a percentage increment towards their ATAR.

Conditions of Participation

1. Enrolment: Final applications and the materials fee need to be paid by Tuesday 15th

December 2018. Late enrolments may be possible, but the materials fee must be paid

before the student commences their course.

2. Withdrawal/refunds: Students can withdraw from a VET course within the first two

weeks and receive a full refund. Students who withdraw after this time will receive no

refund.

3. Behaviour: Students are expected to abide by the rules of the TAFE or institution they

attend. This will include complying with the uniform and attendance requirements of

their training provider.

4. School work catch up: VCE students are expected to catch up with the work they miss on

their allocated VET day.

5. Depending on demand, students will be selected on a first in, best dressed basis.

Students may need to be placed on a waiting list if their preferred course has more

applicants than spaces available.

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Seymour College VET Courses

1. AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Studies

Aim: Develop your skills and knowledge across a range of automotive sectors including

mechanical repairs, electrical work and servicing.

Estimated Cost: $300 Year 1 and $ 300 Year 2

Delivery: Seymour College TTC

VCE/VCAL: Students would be eligible for Units 1 – 4 in VCE and necessary VET units for

VCAL at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior level.

Career Pathways: This course provides a useful preparation for an apprenticeship in the

automotive industry in a variety of trades including Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic,

Auto Electrician and Panel Beater. It can also be useful for students who want to develop

practical skills for working with their own motor vehicle.

Further information:

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/automotive/VCEVETAutomotive.aspx

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2. 22216VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction

Aim: Building and Construction is a practical, hands-on course that leads to industry

standard qualifications and includes units such as safe handling of plant and power tools,

quality principles for the building industry, calculations and interpreting workplace

documents and plans. Included in the cost of this course is the Construction Induction

Card, which allows its holder to work on building sites and a First Aid Certificate.

Estimated Cost: $300 Year 1 and $300 Year 2

Delivery: Seymour College Tech Wing

VCE/VCAL: Students would be eligible for Units 1 – 4 in VCE and necessary VET units for

VCAL at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior level.

Career Pathways: This course provides a useful preparation for an apprenticeship in

carpentry as a builder or cabinet maker, bricklaying, painting and decorating, plastering,

tiling or landscape gardening. It would also provide a useful background for students

who later pursue a plumbing or electrical apprenticeship. Home renovators would also

benefit from having completed this course.

Further information:

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/building/buildconst.aspx

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3. 22219VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Aim: This course is a pre-employment qualification which aims to provide students with

basic competencies in a range of engineering skills such machining, fabrication and the

use of MIG, TIG and Arc welding tools.

Estimated Cost: $300 Year 1 and $350 Year 2

Delivery: Seymour College TTC

VCE/VCAL: Students would be eligible for Units 1 – 4 in VCE and necessary VET units for

VCAL at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior level. Scored assessment is available to

students in this course.

Career Pathways: This course provides useful preparation for an apprenticeship in a

wide range of industries including engineering, shipwright, aircraft maintenance, sheet

metal worker, foundry worker, boiler maker/heavy welding, blacksmith and more. The

practical skills that come from this course will have applications for home projects

including restoring old vehicles or building structures using steel.

Further information:

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/engineering/Engineering.aspx

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4. 22246VIC Certificate II in Equine Studies:

Aim: The Certificate II in Equine Studies course is a program that provides students with

skills relevant to working in the equine industry or in the management of their own

horses. Modules include occupational health and safety in working with large animals,

horse handling, feeding and maintenance.

Estimated Cost: Please note that material costs are yet to be finalised and could be in

the vicinity of $300 to $500 per year.

Delivery: Seymour College

VCE/VCAL: Students would be eligible for Units 1 – 4 in VCE and necessary VET units for

VCAL at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior level. Scored assessment is available to

students in this course.

Career Pathways: This course provides useful preparation for a traineeship in the equine

industry in breeding, stable hand, jockey or similar areas. It is also relevant to Cert IV and

Diploma level equine studies.

Please note: Being a new course on offer for the first time at Seymour College, the

likelihood of it being available to students depends on the level of interest that exists

both here and within the schools of the Lower

Hume VET Cluster. If insufficient enrolments

are received, this course will be cancelled.

Further information:

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/equine/equine.aspx

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Possible courses off campus

• Hospitality OR Kitchen Operations

• Allied Health

• Beauty Therapy OR Make up OR Hairdressing

• Electro technology, Plumbing,

• Animal Studies

• Screen and Media

• Music Performance or Music Technical Production

• Other possibilities – by request

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2019 VET Expression of Interest Form – INTERNAL STUDENTS

Dear Parent/s and Student To assist our planning process for 2019 we would appreciate if you could complete this VET Expression of Interest form. Please be aware that costs at this stage are approximate only and that this is an expression only. On receipt of your expression form the College will contact you regarding an interview appointment to confirm and discuss conditions of enrolment, associated costs and further details about the course. Please select from below and return to the Business Manager at Seymour College or email to seymour.co@edumail.vic.gov.au by Friday 31 August 2018.

NAME OF VET SUBJECT OF INTEREST (please tick)

COURSES DELIVERED FROM SEYMOUR COLLEGE

□ Auto - 1st Year □ Auto - 2nd Year

□ Engineering - 1st Year □ Engineering - 2nd Year

□ Building & Construction - 1st Year □ Build & Construct - 2nd Year

POSSIBLE COURSES DELIEVERED OFF CAMPUS

□ Kitchen Operations □ Hospitality

□ Allied Health □ Allied Health

□ Beauty Therapy □ Make up □ Electro Technology ` □ Plumbing

□ Animal Studies □ Screen and Media

□ Music Performance □ Music Tech Production

□ Other (please specify) These will be considered on a one by one basis.

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□ 2nd year of course undertaken in 2018: Course name:

____________________________________________ Student Name: ______ ___________________________ Form (2018) ___________

Parent Name: _________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: _________________________