Senior Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The College delivers a range of VET courses on campus. These courses are accessible by students in Years 10-12 who are enrolled in Year 10 or VCE at Year 11 and 12.

Students enrolled in the VCE Vocational Major access their VET courses through external training providers.

Students can access the following Certificates at each year level:

Year 10 Only – Interview Process Applies

  • SIS20321- Certificate II in Sport Coaching – Netball focus
  • SIS20321- Certificate II in Sport Coaching – AFL focus
  • SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality

Year 10 Accelerated Pathway – Accelerated Application Process Applies

  • BSB20120 – Certificate II in Workplace Skills
  • SIS30122- Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
  • CUA31020 – Certificate III in Screen and Media
  • CUA30920- Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)
  • SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery

Year 11

  • BSB20120 – Certificate II in Workplace Skills
  • SIS30122- Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
  • CUA31020 – Certificate III in Screen and Media
  • CUA30920- Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)
  • SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery

Year 12

  • BSB30120 – Certificate III in Business
  • SIS30115- Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
  • CUA31020 – Certificate III in Screen and Media
  • CUA30920- Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)
  • SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery

Year 10 Application Processes

Year 10 Only VET
Students who have chosen any of the Year 10 Only VET Options will be required to attend an interview with the VET Coordinator and the teacher of the subject. During this interview students will be provided with relevant information regarding how VET studies operate and will be asked a range of questions regarding their interest in, and commitment to, the course. The VET teachers will make offers to students for a place in the course prior to the finalising of course selection. Students will only be allowed into the course with teacher approval.

Year 10 Accelerated Pathway
Students who are interested in pursuing a 1st Year VCE VET study in Year 10 must follow the application process for acceleration and meet the relevant requirements.

SIS20321- Certificate II in Sport Coaching

(Auspiced by iVET RTO 40548)

Overview

The Sport Coaching program has been developed with community sport and passionate sporting students in mind. Students who complete this program will develop a variety of skills and the knowledge to contribute to sport at the community level in assistant coaching or official roles. The program includes practical coaching and officiating experience that will challenge and ultimately build student confidence, and decision-making skills. The opportunity also exists for students to improve their own sporting performance by learning about physical conditioning.

This program is flexible, allowing teachers to incorporate their own sporting experience and knowledge to tailor the practical experiences to manage classes that include varied sporting ability and to meet student learning needs.

Course Structure

This is a partial qualification offered to year 10 students who are keen on developing coaching skills specific to AFL and Netball. We deliver 5 of the 7 Units of competencies at St Francis as part of the program. 6 of the 7 Units listed below will be delivered in the year.

Units – Codes and name

  • SISSSCO001    Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants (Elective)
  • SISSSOF002     Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge (Elective)
  • SISSSCO003    Meet participant coaching needs (Elective)
  • SISSPAR001    Participate in sport at an intermediate level
  • HLTAID011      Provide First Aid (Core)
  • SISSSCO002    Work in a community coaching role (Core)
  • SIRXWHS001  Work safely (Core)

Assessment tasks

All assessments are available on the iVET portal for students to access, keep track of and progress. Assessment is based on how competent a student is at a set task.  This can be a practical demonstration, a topic test, or documentation that the student has prepared as part of a Unit of work. The level of skills demonstrated by the student must be Industry standard.

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisites for this course

Future direction

This is a great entry level qualification for students who wish to access pathways working as assistant coach, volunteering at community-based sport clubs and organisations. Further study pathways into Certificate III or Diploma in Sport, Fitness or Coaching.

For further information: https://www.ivetinstitute.com.au/courses/sport-recreation/sis20321-certificate-ii-in-sport-coaching/

SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality

Delivered by St Francis Xavier College RTO 21286

Overview

This VET program is only available as a one-year program to the Year 10 students and offers to the learners a wide range of skills and knowledge relating to general hospitality as well as food and beverage service skills. This course has been designed to suit students who enjoy practical learning. This course is geared towards developing a range of hospitality operational skills like front of house, barista skills, food hygiene, food advice and build on industry knowledge through routine and repetitive tasks performed under the direct supervision of our VET teacher. The course offers life skills from a nationally recognised qualification to our students while giving them the opportunity to cook in the college’s commercial kitchen and be involved in functions in the college restaurant.

Course Structure

This program is taught over a period of 1 year at the Beaconsfield campus and is a partial completion only. Though the full qualification is made up of 12 units we deliver and assess 7 of those 12 units within the year and students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for those units completed successfully. These units have been selected by the school based on industry feedback and needs.

Units – Codes and names

  • SITXCCS011         Interact with customers
  • SITHCCC023        Use food preparation equipment
  • SITXFSA005        Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHFAB021        Provide responsible service of alcohol
  • SITHFAB024       Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
  • SITHFAB025        Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Assessment tasks

Assessment tasks have been designed to reinforce and extend our students’ knowledge and skill within the parameters of each unit’s learning outcomes and criteria as prescribed in the training package. Students will be assessed, tested, and expected to demonstrate skills as required by each unit of competency. All assessments are competency based meaning the focus is on the learner’s ability to receive, respond and process information to achieve competency.

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisite subjects, but students need to have an interest in the Hospitality industry and preparing and serving food and beverages in a commercial kitchen and restaurant setting.

Future Directions

Career pathways include further study in Commercial Cookery or opportunities to take on a trainee or apprenticeship in the many facets of Hospitality. Students also wishing to pursue a career in hotel management or tourism would benefit from completing the certificate.

Students on a VCE or VCE VM Hybrid pathway may also choose to enrol in the VCE VET Certificate II in Hospitality (Cookery) in Years 11 and 12.

This course leads to potential pathways to TAFE – certificate or Diploma in Hospitality or Tourism.

BSB20120 – Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Auspiced by iVET RTO 40548

Overview

The Certificate II in Workplace Skills program prepares students for entry-level positions across a diverse range of business services settings and can help to open the door to a vast array of non-technical employment opportunities. It can also lead to further study in either technical or non-technical vocations and aims to develop the most common and transferable skills and knowledge required of almost any workplace.

Course Structure

This one-year course is offered to Year 11 students who wish to develop a range of broad-based business skills applicable to most industries.

Units – Codes and names

  • BSBPEF101          Plan and prepare for work readiness
  • BSBPEF202         Plan and apply time management (Core)
  • BSBWHS211        Contribute to the health and safety of self and others (Core)
  • BSBCMM211        Apply communication skills (Core)
  • BSBOPS201         Work effectively in business environments (Core)
  • BSBTEC201          Use business software applications
  • BSBTEC203          Research using the internet
  • BSBTEC202          Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
  • BSBCRT201          Develop and apply thinking and problem-solving skills
  • BSBSUS211           Participate in sustainable work practices (Core)

Assessment tasks:

Assessment tasks have been designed to reinforce and extend our students’ knowledge and skill within the parameters of each unit’s learning outcomes and criteria as prescribed in the training package. Students will be assessed, tested and expected to demonstrate skills and undertake projects as required by each unit of competency. All assessments are competency based meaning the focus is on the learner’s ability to receive, respond and process information to achieve competency.

Prerequisite:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Future direction

Completion of the Certificate II in Workplace Skills provides a pathway into a Certificate III in Business, training, and employment in business and related industries. Potential occupations may include personal assistant, medical secretary, legal clerk or information desk manager. Further study through higher education pathways could lead to employment opportunities in commerce, management or marketing.

For more information: https://www.ivetinstitute.com.au/courses/business/

SIS30122- Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

Auspiced by iVET RTO 40548

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with well-developed skills and knowledge required to deliver recreational services. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of sport, aquatic or recreation organisation including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Course Structure

This course will be offered to Year 11 students in 2024. There are 15 Units to be completed over two (2) years.  Students who satisfactorily complete the first year may go on to a second year to complete the Certificate III.  The Certificate also contributes four (4) Units to the VCE.  On completion of the VCE Examination, students will gain a study score which will contribute to their ATAR Score. Students who do not complete the first year will not be allowed to enrol in the second year.

Units – Codes and names

Units – Codes and names – First Year

  • HLTWHS001       Participate in workplace health and safety
  • SISXCCS004         Provide quality service
  • SISXEMR003       Respond to emergency situations
  • SISXFAC006        Maintain activity equipment
  • SISXIND011         Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge
  • HLTAID011          Provide first aid
  • SISSPAR009        Participate in conditioning for sport
  • SISXIND009         Respond to interpersonal conflict
  • SISOFLD001        Assist in conducting recreation sessions
  • SISXPLD005         Facilitate inclusion for people with disability

Units – Codes and names – Second Year

  • BSBWHS308       Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
  • SISSSCO001        Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants
  • SISXPLD002         Deliver recreation sessions
  • SISXPLD004         Facilitate groups

Assessment tasks

All assessments are available on the iVET portal for students to access, keep track of and progress. Assessment is based on how competent a student is at a set task.  This can be a practical demonstration, a topic test, or documentation that the student has prepared as part of a Unit of work. The level of skills demonstrated by the student must be Industry standard.

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Future direction

Activity operations officer, Recreation leader, Recreation Officer, Sport and recreation attendant Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher, Leisure services officer, Community activities officer.

For further information. https://www.ivetinstitute.com.au/courses/sport-recreation/sis30122-certificate-iii-in-sport-and-recreation/

CUA31020 – Certificate III in Screen and Media

Auspiced by COSAMP | RTO 41549

Overview

The Certificate III in Screen and Media is a nationally accredited qualification for students who wish to be part of the rapidly growing Multimedia Industry. It is a unique blend of Art and IT, and will appeal to students who want to try their hand at various forms of art digital, or turn their technical expertise into wonderful digital works of art. The Certificate will provide practical experience with industry standard software and assessments will be based on creative arts industry briefs, giving students a grounded experience of working in the field. In this certificate, students will learn a variety of software in the Adobe Creative Suite for the purposes of creating digital art and marketing materials. This includes advanced image editing (Photoshop), character and logo design (Illustrator), 2D animation (Animate), and web development (Dreamweaver).

Course Structure

The Certificate III has 11 units of competency to be completed over two years at St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Campus. Students who successfully complete the first year of this certificate will gain two VCE Units. Students who complete this course and the end-of-year examination will gain a Study Score which will contribute to their ATAR score for tertiary enrolment.

Students who do not complete Year 1 of the course will not be allowed to continue onto Year 2.

Units – Codes and names – First Year

  • BSBCRT311          Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  • CUAIND311        Work effectively in the creative arts industry
  • CUAWHS312      Apply work health and safety practices
  • CUAACD201       Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
  • CUADIG211        Maintain interactive content
  • CUADIG303        Produce and prepare photo images

Units – Codes and names – Second Year

  • CUAANM301     Create 2D digital animations
  • CUADIG304        Create visual design components
  • CUAWRT301      Write content for a range of media
  •  CUADIG312       Author interactive sequences
  • CUADES302        Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

Assessment tasks

Assessment tasks have been designed to reinforce and extend our students’ knowledge and skills within the parameters of each unit’s learning outcomes and criteria as prescribed in the training package. Students will be assessed, tested, and expected to demonstrate skills as required by each unit of competency. Assessment is competency based – this means students are judged against prescribed standards rather than the performance of others. This places emphasis on the learner’s ability to receive, respond and process information to achieve competency.

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisite subjects, but an interest in the creative arts, multimedia and animation is essential. Also, a commitment to the two (2) year course is required.

Future Directions

With additional training and experience, possible employment opportunities may include Camera /lighting assistant, Radio program maker/presenter, Audio editor, Editing assistant, Interactive media author, Web designer, Games designer, Animator, Special effects producer

CUA30920- Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)

Auspiced by COSAMP| RTO 41549

Overview

Certificate III in Music Industry (Sound Production) provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record, mix and edit sound sources.

Units 1 and 2 include developing the skills to use music production software, developing music industry knowledge, establishing contractual and work relationships, and following health, safety and security practices, and an excursion to a community radio station. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes units such as editing sound using digital systems, operating sound mixing consoles, operating sound reinforcement systems and mixing sound sources, and an excursion to a music recording studio.

Course Structure

The course has 11 Units delivered over two years at St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Campus. Students will complete 6 units in the first year and 5 in the second. Students who successfully complete the first year of this certificate will gain two VCE Units. Students completing this course and the end of year examination will gain a Study Score which will contribute to their ATAR Score for tertiary enrolment

Units – Codes and names – First Year

  • CUAMPF314       Make music demos
  • CUASOU212       Perform basic sound editing
  • CUACMP311      Implement copyright arrangements
  • CUAIND313        Work effectively in the music industry
  • CUAIND314        Plan a career in the creative arts industry
  • CUASOU214       Mix sound in a broadcasting environment

Units – Codes and names –  Second Year

  • CUASOU306       Operate sound reinforcement systems
  • CUASOU308       Install and disassemble audio equipment
  • CUASOU317       Record and mix basic music demos
  • CUASOU321       Mix music in studio environments
  • CUASOU412       Manage audio input sources

Assessment tasks:

Assessment is based on topic tests, assignments, and practical demonstration of skills. Assessment is competency based. This means students are judged against prescribed standards rather than the performance of others. This places emphasis on what the learner can do. Students are provided three attempts to satisfactorily demonstrate competency in a learning outcome

Prerequisite specific for SFX students

Students who wish to undertake this certificate should need to have successfully completed two semesters’ worth of a music-related subject (Music Performance, Cantabile, Extension Academy: Performing Arts). In addition, they should be comfortable working with computers, tools, electronics and other technology. Creative and practical.

Future direction

Completion of the Certificate III in Music prepares students for work in the music industry in areas such as soundtrack laying, digital editing and mixing, audio visual equipment operations and stage management and can be applied to workplaces such as stage productions, radio and medium to large recording studios. With additional training and experience, potential employment opportunities may include sound technician, tour crew member, studio engineer, theatre/television audio technician.

SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery

Delivered by St Francis Xavier College RTO 21286

Overview

This qualification prepares students to develop skills and knowledge for working in kitchens with a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. Students will be involved in routine and repetitive tasks working under direct supervision of our VET teacher.  This qualification does not meet the requirements for trade recognition as a cook but can provide a pathway towards achieving that. This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

Course Structure

This course requires a total of 13 units: 7 core and 6 electives to be completed which is delivered over a period of 2 years at St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Campus. Students who successfully complete the first year of this certificate will gain two VCE Units. Students completing this course and the end of year examination will gain a Study Score which will contribute to their ATAR Score for tertiary enrolment. Students not completing Year 1 will not be allowed to continue into Year 2.

Units – Codes and names – First Year

  • SITHCCC023        Use food preparation equipment (Core)
  • SITHCCC027        Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery (C)
  • SITHKOP009       Clean kitchen premises and equipment (C)
  • SITXFSA005         Use hygienic practices for food safety (C)
  • SITXINV006         Receive, store and maintain stock (C)
  • SITXWHS005      Participate in safe work practices (C)
  • SITHCCC024        Prepare and present simple dishes (E)
  • SITHCCC025        Prepare and present sandwiches (E)
  • SITXCOM007      Show social and cultural sensitivity (E)

Units – Codes and names – Second Year

  • SITHCCC0028     Prepare appetisers and salads (E)
  • SITHCCC029        Prepare stocks, sauces and soups (E)
  • SITHCCC030        Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes (E)
  • SITHCCC034        Work effectively in a commercial kitchen (C)

Assessment tasks

Assessment tasks have been designed to reinforce and extend students’ knowledge and skill within the parameters of each unit’s learning outcomes and criteria as prescribed in the training package. Students will be assessed, tested, and expected to demonstrate skills as required by each unit of competency. All assessments are competency based meaning the focus is on the learner’s ability to receive, respond and process information to achieve competency. Assessment methods may include Written assessments, Work performance and Portfolios.

Prerequisite

None, but students need to have an interest in the Hospitality industry and preparing and cooking food in a commercial kitchen. Students must also be prepared to complete some practical tasks outside of the regular college timetable.

Future Directions

Career pathways include further study SIT30622 – Certificate III in Hospitality or SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or opportunities to take on a trainee or apprenticeship in the many facets of Hospitality. Students also wishing to pursue a career in hotel management or tourism would benefit from completing this certificate.

BSB30120 – Certificate III in Business

Auspiced by iVET RTO 40548

Overview

The Certificate III in Business qualification reflects the varied roles of individuals across different industry sectors who apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgement, and relevant theoretical knowledge. Students will develop and build teamwork, interpersonal skills and organisational capabilities which can be used to further strengthen their employability skills postsecondary schooling. The importance of digital literacy in the workforce will be addressed, and students will gain a deeper understanding of its importance to their work lives.

Course Structure:

This program for the VCAA Unit 3 & 4 sequences is based on partial completion of the Certificate III qualification – no qualification is awarded. All units are scored.

Units – Codes and names

  • BSBPEF301       Organise personal work priorities
  • BSBINS302       Organise workplace information
  • BSBTEC301       Design and produce business documents
  • BSBXCM301     Engage in workplace communication
  • BSBOPS304      Deliver and monitor a service to customers

Assessment tasks:

Assessment tasks have been designed to reinforce and extend our students’ knowledge and skill within the parameters of each unit’s learning outcomes and criteria as prescribed in the training package. Students will be assessed, tested and expected to demonstrate skills and undertake projects as required by each unit of competency. All assessments are competency based meaning the focus is on the learner’s ability to receive, respond and process information to achieve competency.

Prerequisite:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Future direction

Completion of the Certificate III in Business provides a pathway into training and employment in business and related industries. Potential occupations may include personal assistant, medical secretary, legal clerk or information desk manager. Further study through higher education pathways could lead to employment opportunities in commerce, management or marketing.

For more information: https://www.ivetinstitute.com.au/courses/business/