VET
CONSTUCTION | ENTERTAINMENT | HOSPITALITY | BUSINESS SERVICES | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
WHY STUDY VET?
Studying a VET course will allow students to access both long-term and short-term employment opportunities. VET Courses provide an opportunity for students to gain Certificates II or III as part of their HSC. Apart from being nationally recognised, these AQF VET qualifications articulate into higher-level qualifications including those which underpin traineeship pathways, which students may pursue post-school.
VET courses count towards the UAI (now called ATAR) and students who perform well in their chosen course can achieve excellent marks.
In addition, VET courses allow students to:
- Gain increased awareness of career opportunities and the labour market
- Have an easier transition into the world of work
- Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that are relevant to and valued in the workplace
- Gain knowledge of employers’ expectations
- Develop social and communication skills through learning in an adult environment
- Make contacts that can lead to future job prospects
Course description:
Construction provides students with the opportunity to gain a range of skills suitable for employment in the construction industry and to provide pathways for further study.
The course incorporates core units plus a range of elective units from the General Construction and Civil Construction sectors.
A mandatory Work Cover approved general OH&S induction-training program, as well as a work activity OH&S training and site-specific OH&S training must be completed before students are allowed onto a work site.
Possible credentials:
- Statement of Attainment for Certificate II in Construction (Pathways) (CPC20208)
- Certificate II in Construction (Pathways) (CPC20208)
Work Placement:
Students in Industry Curriculum Framework courses must complete work placement of up to 70 hours for a 2 unit x 2 year course (240 hours).
Equipment Costs:
Students will need to purchase a set of protective clothing – overalls or builder’s shirt and trousers plus a pair of steel-capped boots. Prices vary.
ENTERTAINMENT
Course description:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of general skills and knowledge suitable for entry to employment in live production, theatre and events industries e.g. lighting, audio and stage management.
This course comprises 13 compulsory units of competency and an elective pool containing 37 units of competency. 240 indicative hour courses are accredited for a total of four units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level.
Samples of occupations students can aim for in the business services industry:
- Sound Technician
- Lighting crew
- Vision Systems controller
- Promotions Manager
- Company Manager
- Development Director
- Box Office Manager
- Scenic Designer
- Stage Manager
- Stage Crew
- Lighting Designer
- Electrician
Possible credentials:
Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) (CUE30203)
Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) (CUE30203)
Work Placement:
Students in Industry Curriculum Framework courses must complete work placement of up to 70 hours for a 2 unit x 2 year course (240 hours).
Equipment Costs:
Students will need to have a set of black t-shirt and trousers and protective footwear.
HOSPITALITY
Course description:
Hospitality focuses on providing customer service.
Skills learned can be transferred across a range of industries.
Workplaces for which Hospitality competencies are required include cafes, catering organisations and resorts.
This course involves training in skills for developing menus, managing resources, preparing, cooking and serving a range of dishes as well as supporting and working with colleagues to meet goals and provide a high level of customer service.
Samples of occupations students can aim for in the business services industry:
- bar assistant
- bar manager
- chef
- conference manager
- events coordinator
- food & beverage manager
- housekeeper
- publicity and sales manager
- reservations clerk
- front office receptionist
- guest service coordinator
- hotel/motel manager
- manager / owner of a small business
Possible credentials:
- Certificate I in Hospitality (SIT10207)
- Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (SIT10307)
- Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20207)
- Statement of Attainment towards Cert II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (SIT20307)
Work Placement:
Students in Industry Curriculum Framework courses must complete work placement of 70 hours for a 2 unit x 2 year course (240 hours).
Equipment Costs:
Students will need to purchase a chef’s uniform as well as chef’s toolkit. Students will be fitted for their uniforms early in Term 1. Toolkits will be ordered at the same time.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Course Description:
This course is based on units of competency, which have been developed by the national business services industry to describe the competencies, skills and knowledge required by workers in the industry. The business services industry provides clerical and administrative support to commerce, industry, government and the professions. Skills gained in this industry transfer to other occupations.
Samples of occupations students can aim for in the business services industry:
- office manager
- payroll clerk/officer
- personal assistant
- personnel clerk
- project manager
- sales clerk/officer
- secretary
- manager/owner of a small business
Possible Credentials:
Depending on the selection and achievement of units of competency, the possible qualification outcomes are:
- Statement of Attainment for Certificate II in Business (BSB20107)
- Certificate II in Business (BSB20107)
Work Placement:
Students in Industry Curriculum Framework courses must complete work placement of 70 hours for a 2 unit x 2 year course (240 hours).
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Description:
This course is based on units of competency, which have been developed by the information technology industry to describe the competencies, skills and knowledge required by workers in the industry.
Students concentrate on developing a range of fundamental skills required to prepare them to work effectively in an environment where information technology is used.
These include oral and written communication skills, teamwork skills, and the efficient use of a range of software application packages, essential computer hardware management and occupational health and safety competencies.
Samples of occupations students can aim for in the business services industry:
- desktop publisher
- on-line service support officer
- e-business development manager
- programmer
- help desk officer
- service technician
- Internet specialist
- software developer
- IT consultant
- systems engineer
- IT marketing manager
- systems analyst
- IT project manager
- IT teacher/trainer
- multimedia developer
- technical support officer
- network administrator
- web designer
Possible Credentials:
Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Information Technology
Certificate II in Information Technology
Work Placement:
Students in Industry Curriculum Framework courses must complete work placement of 70 hours for a 2 unit x 2 year course (240 hours).