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Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Education Vocation Major (VCE VM) allows students to include vocational studies within their senior secondary certificate. Students undertake nationally recognised training that contributes to their VCE or VCE VM and provides them with an additional qualification.

Why choose VET?

VET offers students the opportunity to:

  • combine general and vocational studies
  • explore career options and pathways
  • undertake learning in the workplace
  • gain a nationally recognised qualification or credit towards a qualification that contributes to the VCE or VCE VM
  • develop skills that equip students for the workforce and further study.

How does VET contribute to the VCE?

VET may contribute to the VCE at the Units 1 and 2 or Units 3 and 4 level and may also contribute to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

How does VET contribute to the VCE VM?

VET contributes to the VCE VM through satisfying the requirements of the certificate. Students must complete at least 180 hours of VET studies to receive the VCE VM.

VET qualifications offer a pathway into Apprenticeships, Certificate and Diploma Courses after completion.

To learn more about VET visit https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/studentguides/getvet/Pages/Index.aspx

Accessing VET at St Francis Xavier College

There are three types of VET programmes offered through St Francis Xavier College to enhance your learning pathway options.

Type 1:  VCE-VET Courses – Available to VCE and VCE VM Hybrid Students only

These are delivered on campus and contribute units towards the VCE.  These subjects are delivered over two years on the Beaconsfield Campus. The first year of these courses are equivalent to Units 1 and 2 of the VCE and the second year are equivalent to Units 3 and 4. These subjects are scored under the VCE and so will contribute to the ATAR. Access them here.

Type 2:  VET Courses (available at Year 10 only)

These courses are completed over one year and do not have a VCE component or a study score.  These courses are suited to students who are hands on learners.  These courses are delivered on the Beaconsfield Campus. Access them here.

Type 3: Externally provided VET Courses (Year 11 & 12)

This program is for students who are studying the VCE VM Program in Years 11 and 12 (or other students under exceptional circumstances). VET is a mandatory requirement for the VCE VM and if students do not attain a minimum of 180 hours of training, they will not successfully complete their VCE VM.

VET Courses Offered Off Campus

St Francis Xavier College has an approved list of off campus VET providers. These include:

  • SELLEN – Local Secondary Schools
  • Chisholm
  • Foundation Learning Centre
  • Skillinvest
  • TAFE Gippsland
  • And others

Students can select a VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VET DSS) course of their choice from a list of those available in 2024 (see next page). We will then look for course availability from a range of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The College will do it’s best to find a provider who is able to meet the individual needs of the students.

VETDSS course availability varies greatly. Some in demand courses are much harder to source places in, so it’s advised that students identify several courses that may be of interest.

Off Campus VET Application Process

  1. Students are to choose from the list of courses offered below
  2. Students are to complete the VCE VM VET application form and get the appropriate endorsement as listed on the form
  3. All Year 11 students entering VCE VM will require an interview with the VET Coordinator Mrs. Beaucasin and may also need to meet with a career’s counsellor about appropriate VET pathways prior to submitting their VET application. Bookings can be made with Mrs. Beaucasin and the Careers team through the career’s website.
  4. Year 12 students new to VCE VM with need to meet with a career’s counsellor about appropriate VET pathways prior to submitting their VET application form. Those students interested in pursuing a trade should discuss a School Based Apprenticeship option with Mrs. Carter in Careers as this will increase their chances of securing the VET course of their choice.
  5. Students continuing with their current course, must submit a VET application form for 2024 otherwise, they will not be re enrolled as it is not an automatic re enrolment
  6. VET applications need to be submitted by 15th August otherwise we cannot guarantee that you will be able to secure a VET course.

The following is a list of courses that students may be able to access from external training providers. The College VET team will support students to find an appropriate provider to meet their needs. This list is accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.

VET 2025 VETDSS Courses (TAFE)

2 Year Courses

  • AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture
  • HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
  • ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Studies
  • MST20616 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
  • AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive
  • SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
  • 22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction
  • 22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction – Bricklaying
  • BSB30320 Certificate III in Business Administration – Legal
  • CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
  • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
  • UEE20520 Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair
  • CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance
  • CUA30720 Certificate II in Design Fundamentals – Graphics
  • CUA30720 Certificate II in Design Fundamentals – Photography
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology – Career Start *Limited Places
  • 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering
  • MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making
  • HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services
  • HC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
  • SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality – Front of House
  • ICT30120 Certificate III in Information and communications Technology – Games (partial)
  • ICT30120 Certificate III in Information and communications Technology – Cyber Security
  • SIT20421Certification II in cookery
  • SIT20421 Certification II in cookery- Patisserie
  • SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-up
  • CUA30920 Certificate III in Music Industry – Sound Production
  • CUA30920 Certificate III in Music Industry – Performance
  • 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing *Limited Places
  • CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media
  • SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism
  • CUA3115 Certificate III in Visual Arts

1 Year Courses

  • BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills
  • BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Partial)
  • SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
  • SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
  • SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
  • SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
View all VET Subject Options