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This document outlines the key elements of Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs within Senior Secondary Certificates, focusing on VCE VET pathways, school-based apprenticeships, and traineeships. It details various qualifications, industry involvement, credit recognition arrangements, and the contributions of teachers and RTOs in program development. Additionally, it highlights the significance of structured workplace learning, OH&S requirements, and how these programs can enhance student outcomes and industry perceptions of VET training quality.
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Workplace Learning & VET Daryl Sutton – VET Manager VCAA sutton.daryl.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Types of VET • VCE VET – VES type on VASS • Block Credit – VFE type on VASS • School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeships – NAP or VFE type on VASS
VCE VET 24 VCE VET programs • Certificate II and III qualifications • VCE recognition arrangements formalised through VCAA approval process • Teachers, RTO’s and industry contribute to program development process • Supported by central program maintenance • Program Booklets • Incorporation of national training package revisions • Industry involvement • Access to study scores for 14 VCE VET programs
Block Credit Recognition in the VCE • Nationally recognised VET at Certificate II or higher not available as an approved VCE VET and SBA program • Credit determined by number of hours of training completed and AQF level of UoCs • Student must be enrolled in the VCE • No credit for Certificate I training • Judgments on duplication • Examples of popular areas include: • Personal Services • Transport and Distribution • Retail • General Education
School Based and Part time Apprenticeships NAP • Credit arrangements exist for corresponding certificates in VCE VET programs (360 hrs = Units 1 – 4) • 11 industry areas that are formally promoted • Access to scored assessment as for VCE VET in selected programs VFE • Any qualification that is able to be undertaken as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship can be school based or part time.
Structured Workplace Learning Statement included in all VCE VET program booklets OHS requirements for SWL Quality outcomes for students ensuring links to training Improved industry perceptions about quality of training Strongly encouraged for all VET programs
VET Unit contacts Daryl Sutton (sutton.daryl.j) 9651 4587 Alison Wall (wall.alison.d) 9651 4563 Jennifer Fleischer (fleischer.jennifer.r) 9651 4427 Merry Tripp (tripp.meredith.m) 9651 4458 Emma Cook (cook.emmalene.j) 9651 4445