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VETiS Animal Studies

VETiS Animal Studies

Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) lets you get a TAFE qualification while still at school. What you get is hands-on industry experience that future employers rate highly.

Studying a VET program allows students in years 10, 11 and 12 get a head start on their education and career path and gain credit towards VCE and VCAL.

  • Gain industry experience
  • Create a pathway to further study
  • Improve your chances of finding a job when you finish school.

VET programs are generally completed over 1 or 2 years and provide a qualification or partial completion of a Certificate I, II or III. The courses often include on-the-job learning and use of simulated environments. VET programs contribute to the VCE or VCAL and most contribute towards a study score that counts towards your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

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VETiS Students

VETiS Students is a resource for VETiS students, with useful tips and advice.

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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

VETiS Carpentry

VETiS Carpentry

Have you thought of this alternative option? Secondary school students in part-time employment may be able to start an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA) and complete VCE or VCAL. Combine and successfully complete practical experience in the work place, structured TAFE training and school studies to receive credits towards VCAL or VCE and a national qualification at Certificate II, III or IV.

For general information on the VCE, VCE VET and Australian School-Based Apprenticeships, go to the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority.

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Useful websites

Need to find out more about VET in Schools? Start your search at these websites:

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Resources for Secondary School Teachers

VU Library access for School Teachers

VCE / VET secondary school teachers can borrow from VU libraries at all our campuses. Schools are able to act as guarantor so there is no fee applicable for this service. For additional information contact the Library Information Desk on 9919 4266.

ASQA Forum and REsources 2012

The VETiS ASQA Forum for Auspiced Programs was held on Friday 2 March at VU Sunshine Convention Centre, Sunshine. Approximately 100 people attended the Forum. We wish to thank all Secondary College Teachers and their VET Coordinators for their ongoing support of the Forum, which is held annually. Below are the slides and documents of the presentations. 

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)

Teachers who deliver VET in Schools programs need to have obtained their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. See additional information on gaining the full TAE qualification at Victoria University.

Our next program for Secondary College teachers wishing to complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will be held in May. Please see details below.

For any enquiries please contact Mariella LiRosi on 9919 7760.

Scored Assessment Guidelines

For teachers delivering scored assessment, please download a copy of the Scored Assessment Guidelines as well as the following supporting documents:

Early School Leavers Programs

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Contact us

VET in Schools
Youth Portfolio
VU College
Footscray Nicholson Campus
PO Box 14428
Melbourne VIC 8001

Ph: 03 9919 7760 or 9919 7761
Fax: 03 9919 8817
Email: vetis@vu.edu.au

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