(Vocational Education and Training)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programs enable students to combine general senior studies with a nationally recognised vocational qualification. Costs vary according to program selected and the amount of external expertise required by Industry Training Boards. Programs are available either at Western Port Secondary College or through a local Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- All VET subjects count toward a student’s VCE/VCAL
- VET subjects are designed to be more vocationally oriented than other VCE subjects
- Generally VET subjects are more practical (hands on) than other VCE subjects, although there are exceptions to this rule:
- VET subjects are modular based with students progressing through the modules at their own pace and level
- VET subjects are usually Certificate II level and take two years to complete
- Students can go on to study Certificate III, Certificate IV or a Diploma
- It is not compulsory for students to complete the second year, the modules of work they have completed can be taken with them and the certificate completed at a later date
- Undertaking a VET subject does not exclude a student from University entry
- All VET subjects incur a cost; they are often delivered by external instructors. They are often overseen by organisations outside of the school structure. These instructors and organisations charge costs, which are independent of normal school funding
- There are material costs associated with all VET subjects
- Costs vary according to the program selected
- All VET subjects require students to undertake on the job work placement to achieve a satisfactory pass
- Depending on the number of students selecting a VET program, Western Port Secondary College students may need to combine with students from other Peninsula schools to form a class
VET subjects offered include
- Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- Certificate II in Automotive (Technology)
- Certificate II in Building and Construction
- Certificate III in Children’s Services
- Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
- Certificate II in Dance
- Certificate II or III in Community Services
- Certificate II in Electrical
- Certificate II in Engineering
- Certificate II in Equine Studies
- Certificate II in Hairdressing
- Certificate II Health Services Assistance
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- Certificate II in Information Technology
- Certificate III in Information Technology
- Certificate III in Interactive Digital Media
- Certificate IV in Justice
- Certificate II in Makeup Services
- Certificate II in Music Industry Skills (Performance)
- Certificate II in Music Industry Skills (Technical Production)
- Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
- Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)
- Certificate III in Tourism and Event Management