VET courses develop your skills and get you ready for work through practical learning. They can also lead to further education and training.
Courses range from Certificate I qualifications to Advanced Diplomas. When you study VET as part of your QCE pathway, you can leave school with:
- a statement of attainment (when you complete one or more units)
- qualification/s and a record of results (when you meet all requirements).
Depending on the course, some VET can be studied at school, where the school is a registered training organisation (RTO) or through non-school RTOs such as TAFE or private training providers.
What do courses contribute?
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with paid employment.
You can start a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship in Years 10, 11 or 12 with approval from your school.
You'll complete a nationally recognised training qualification and gain valuable skills at work under the guidance of a training organisation.
A school-based apprenticeship gives you training in a skilled trade, e.g. electrical, plumbing, cabinet making and automotive mechanics. A traineeship gives you training in a specific vocational area e.g. administration, ICT, hospitality.
