VET in School (VETiS) programs are generally completed over 1 or 2 years and provide a qualification or partial completion of a Certificate 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. Other benefits include:

• gain industry experience
• create a pathway to further study
• improve your chances of finding a job when you finish school.

VETiS Students

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

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

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 or VCAL. Combine practical experience in the workplace with 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 VETand Australian School-Based Apprenticeships, go to the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority.

More info about VET in schools

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

• Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority
• Information on VET in Schools
• Pathways charts - steps to further qualifications
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships at School
• Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
• Youth Central
• My Future

Resources for secondary school teachers

We've included a few resources for secondary school teachers involved in VETiS:

• Program Summaries and Learning Pathways
• Delivered Programs for 2012
• Important dates for 2012
• How to card help your students with accessing student emails, online library catalogue, results and applying for their certificate
• Student Excursion Procedures
• VETiS Excursions Template
• DEECD Work Experience Form

VU Library access for school teachers

VCE / VET secondary school teachers can borrow from VU libraries at all our campuses.

• Application for Library membership form.

Schools are able to act as guarantor so there is no fee for this service. For additional information contact the Library Information Desk on 9919 4266.

ASQA Forum and resources 2013

The next VETiS ASQA Forum for Auspiced Programs will be held on Friday 22 February 2013 at VU Sunshine Convention Centre, Sunshine. An invitation to attend will be sent to Secondary Colleges shortly.

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

• Course Outline Template
• Evidence summary sheet - Community Services example
• Learning and assessment plan – VET in Schools
• Staff qualification and competency record – VET in Schools
• Student Progress meeting template
• Student Progress report

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.

Training and assessment qualification forms will be made available in 2013 as soon as dates are available.

• Sponsor agreement form
• Certificate IV TAE40110 forum slides

For any enquiries please contact Kelly Gluyas 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:

• Scored Assessment in VCE VET Program: Support Advice for Assessors
• Visualising Evidence Examples
• Task Type Requirements Summary
• Criteria Sheets
• Selection of Task Type Examples
• Linking Evidence to Scoring Criteria
• Task Design Template

Contact us

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

Phone: +61 3 9919 7760 or +61 3 9919 7761
Fax: +61 3 9919 8817
Email: vetis@vu.edu.au