VET
What is VET?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) refers to the procedure which enables a secondary student to combine VCE studies with vocational training. Over the next several years, VET is being fully incorporated into the VCE.
VET courses on offer at The Knox School in 2009 are: VET Multimedia and
VET Hospitality. For full descriptions of VET subjects on offer in 2010
at The Knox School please refer to the 2010 VCE
Unit Descriptions
Features of VET
The VET program is a two to three year program combining general VCE studies and accredited vocational education and training.
The VET program enables students to complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at the same time.
Students can receive credit towards further study.
Benefits for students
Broadens VCE options.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training Certificate.
Matches student interest and career directions through the provision of strong pathways.
The VET qualification articulates directly into further education and training at both TAFE and selected universities through documented pathway agreements.
Provides the opportunity to “trial” a career and helps students explore possible areas of interest, which can lead to further study and work choices.
Provides preparation for the workforce.
How does VET work?
Students choose a VET course as they would any VCE subject. The course is delivered in modules.
The course is delivered as part of the regular timetable.
All modules must be completed to achieve the qualification.
VET in the VCE
The VCE VET studies offered at The Knox School are scored studies and contribute to a student's ENTER in the same way as any other VCE study. They may be counted within the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.
Note:
In VET Multimedia students complete three Assessment Tasks during the year worth 66% (22% each), the final exam being worth 34%.
The final result for this study is recorded differently from other VCE results, as the Grade 3 result is not recorded. The three Assessment Tasks are summarized under the Grade 1 result and the examination is recorded under the Grade 2 result. This leaves a Not Applicable result under the Grade 3 section.
Mutual Recognition applies nationally and means:
Once documentation has been received, The Knox School will accept the results of another course accrediting body, without there being any further requirement.
The Knox School will recognise all State and Territory registering/course-accrediting bodies of the national endorsement of training packages as notified on the NTIS.
The Knox School will recognise and accept the qualifications and statement of attainments issued by other RTO’s, enabling students to receive national recognition of their achievements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Knox School will recognise the current competencies currently held by any student regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. Under the ATQF, competencies may be obtained in a number of ways. This includes through any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience. In order to grant RPL, the assessor must be confident that the candidate is currently competent against the endorsed industry or enterprise competency standards or outcomes as specified in the AQF accredited courses. The evidence may take a variety of forms and could include certification, references from past employers, testimonials and work samples. The assessor will ensure that the evidence is authentic, valid, reliable, current and sufficient.
