VET 2020

Course Counselling

GOLDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

VET in Schools

Becoming increasingly popular

Diversity of programs have broadened

The SACE enables students to include a significant amount

of VET in their studies

VET Study

as a part of

your SACE

Up to 150 SACE credits at Stage 1 and/or

Stage 2 for successfully completed VET

Completing VET study while at school

VET units may count towards the student’s Australian Tertiary

Admissions Rank (ATAR)

If a VET subject is not available at GGHS, students can enrol at a

TAFE or other Registered Training Organisation (RTO) — in some

cases, even a neighbouring school (One+ / NEVO)

Automotive

Early Childhood Education & Care

Individual Support (aged Care)Construction

Carpentry

Screen & Media

Music Industry (Sound Production)

Electronics

ElectrotechnologySalon Assistant

Horticulture

Retail Cosmetics

Dance

Education Support

Design Fundamentals

Fitness Sport & Rec

Hair & Make-Up

Hospitality

Animal Studies

Food processing Salon Assistant

Visual Arts

Plumbing

Kitchen Operations

Other 2019 CoursesGGHS students are enrolled in

Creative Industries

Community Services

White Card

First Aid

Hair & Make Up

Short Courses Barista

School-based apprenticeships (SBA)

and traineeships

Involves students completing an apprenticeship or traineeship part

time, whilst still completing the SACE.

Generally highly valued by employers and are a valid pathway for

students to transition from school to employment, further training or

higher education.

New opportunities for employers/industry to design pathways with schools

Students commence vocational career early & spend majority of Year 12

in the workplace AS WELL AS completing their SACE

Still in pilot stage – potential to bridge gaps between schools, industry and

families, promoting greater outcomes for students planning on

transitioning directly from school to employment

Introduction of Flexible SBAs

VET whilst at SCHOOL

Alternative learning

Hands on experience (on the job

training)

Accreditation prior to leaving school

Pathways from school broadened

Strong job outcomes

Independence

Work ethic

Communication skills

APPLYING FOR VET 2020

PROCESS

1. Students research their options NEVO booklet

NEVO website (course specifics)

TAFE website *short courses for students (VETiS)

Cross-Campus *two forms

External providers *details provided to HG teachers

2. Collect (HG) Expression of Interest form Form requires basic details of course applying for

Student and parent email required

Student and parent signatures required

Return to VET office in the Hub by 15th August

Each course application requires new form

3. Receive an emailed copy of VET Application booklet

Considers

Career goals

Personal attributes

Statements from HG teacher or SSL

Work experience (work placement)

Will be accompanied with an interview date and time

Compulsory attendance

Parents may attend if available

4. Attend interview with completed application

Discuss application

Rigorous processes within VET

Ability to be successful

5. Wait for emailed result (yes or no)

Sent to student and parent, Cc’ed HG teacher (where applicable)

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS (now)

Research and collect information from HG, Hub, VET office

Make an appointment for questions not answered in the materials

Check emails & DayMap regularly (& reply where applicable)

Complete booklet & attend interview (prepared to discuss application)

Check for notification of success

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS (if successful)

Check emails and complete all required forms

From RTO

From school re payment

Sign work completion contract

Attend, engage & complete work

OTHER INFORMATION

For government funding, students need to be 16

First course studied at GGHS is subsidized by school (in most cases)

Work Experience is helpful

Year 11 – look at Cert I, II sometimes III

Year 12 – mostly Cert III

SBA and traineeships can be undertaken as well (different process)

Students can express interest to organise a time to speak with Apprenticeship Officer

CAREERS WEBSITE CLICK

VET/Career

Button

CLICK

www.goldengrovehighschoolcareers.com

Careers site can be used for….

Assistance with cover letters and resume writing

Researching pathways

Employment/defence information/opportunities

Workplace safety activities

Collecting documentation

And much, much more

Bullseye research

information