Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programs are designed to help students make the transition to further education, training, work or a blend of these.

VET in the VCE
VET subjects are an integral part of the VCE program and are equal to all other VCE subjects. But VET programs offer more than just the VCE. Advantages in choosing a VET program include:

  • Developing a range of practical skills
  • Students are introduced to the rigours of the workplace
  • Provision of a qualification which can articulate into higher certificates at TAFE thus creating pathways for the future and increasing options in Vocational Education and Training after the VCE
  • Provision of evidence of attained skills that can be used in full or part time work
  • Gaining relevant skills in response to industry needs

VET programs provide the opportunity to undertake entry level TAFE training within the VCE. On completion students will have obtained their VCE and a VET certificate, which will allow them to either move on into further education or to seek employment. These programs broaden post-school options with workplace and training experiences, which enhance student readiness for further training and employment. VET programs are fully recognised within the Units 1-4 structure of the VCE and therefore contribute towards satisfactory completion of the VCE. Some VET programs are scored and can therefore be included in the primary four in an ENTER calculation, while others can be used as the increment in this calculation.

Salesian College has developed partnerships with various Registered Training Organisations (RTO), who auspice our VET programs. In some cases the RTO delivers some of the modules and issues the particular certificate in their name. In particular, we work with Ausmusic, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, and Holmesglen Institute of TAFE.

VET courses offered by Salesian College are:

  • Certificate II in Automotive Technology, taken over two years in Years 11 and 12
  • Certificate II Music Industry (Foundation) at Year 11
  • Certificate III Music Industry Skills (Technical Production) at Year 12
  • Certificate III Information Technology (Software Applications) taken over two years, either Years 10 & 11 or Years 11 & 12.

Automotive Technology
This is a popular course with students who have an interest and ability in mechanics and machinery. This certificate gives credit towards an Apprenticeship in Motor Mechanics and so increases employment opportunities. Year 11 students undertake Work Placement and both Years 11 and 12 students attend Box Hill Institute of TAFE for some module delivery. This program is not scored and so can only be used as an increment in ENTER calculations.

Information Technology
This is extremely popular with our students. Students often combine VET Information Technology with the VCE Information Technology subjects and find they are very complementary. Students are enrolled with Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. They visit Holmesglen for induction and a tour. This VET program can lead on to many higher certificates in the IT field. This program is scored and thus can be used in the primary four VCE subjects in the calculation of an ENTER.

Music Industry
This program attracts many students from a wide variety of backgrounds. They study a diverse range of topics and have a great deal of hands on experience. The Music Industry students set up and prepare many of the major College events as part of their module assessment. All students take part in a Work Placement during Year 11. Ausmusic is our partner and RTO in this program. Certificate II is completed during Year 11 and is the first half of the Certificate III, which is completed in Year 12. This program is scored and thus can be used in the primary four VCE subjects in the calculation of the ENTER.