An introduction to VET in the SACE

An introduction to VET in the SACE

What is VET? • VET stands for Vocational Education and Training • It is education and training that gives students skills and knowledge for work & is nationally recognised • It is delivered, assessed and certified by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

Why consider VET? • If students prefer hands-on learning, they can earn SACE credits for a wide range of activities • Students can work towards both the SACE and a VET qualification • VET options are available at Stage 1 and Stage 2 depending on the certificate level & complexity • Students can gain recognition for up to 150 (of the necessary 200) SACE credits at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 from VET

Why study VET in your SACE? • Including VET in your SACE can help give you a head start on your career • Completed Certificate III (or higher) qualifications may count towards an ATAR, and TAFE SA Selection Score

Earning SACE credits from VET • Schools work with students to build clear VET Pathways and once a pathway is chosen, we can determine how many SACE credits students will achieve at Stage 1 or Stage 2 • RTOs provide students with their VET results / Statements of Attainment • Schools report the VET results to the SACE Board on behalf of students

How to access VET in school • VET can be accessed in a number of ways – In School VET – Inner South Schools VET – Other training providers (RTOs) – Training Guarantee – School Based Traineeships & Apprenticeships

In School VET • This is VET offered to Blackwood High Schools students at this site. These courses include: – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (Netball Program) – Certificate II in Electronics (Partial) as an Industry Pathways Program.

Inner South Schools VET • VET Courses run by Inner South Schools: – Cost Effective – Experienced Trainers & teachers – Industry Endorsed • Printed brochure available now & online • Enrolment process begins soon.

Inner South Schools • Industry Areas: – Agriculture & Horticulture – Business and IT – Creative Industries – Health & Community Services – Science, Trades & Technology – Service Industries

Other Training Providers (RTOs) • Brokered by a private provider VET Network Australia • • • Venues all over Adelaide Huge range of industries Multiple trainers Training Costs may vary 2015 courses not currently available.

Training Guarantee for SACE Students • The TGSS is for students on a well defined pathway • All available courses are listed on the ‘Funded Training List’ • Significantly reduces the cost of training • Agreement must be reached between the school, parents and the RTO before Term 4, 2014 • Students must meet key criteria – Be 16 years of age – Have previous relevant VET / Work experience – Are finishing SACE – Will pursue this industry pathway post-school • To find out more visit: www. skills. sa. gov. au

School Based Apprenticeships • Working within our region are 2 Apprenticeship Brokers – Russell Atwell – Sam Ricci • The Brokers help students (who show a genuine interest) to search for a School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship. • From 2008 – 2014 in the Inner South, Brokers have signed over 700 Contracts of Training for school Based Apprentices and Trainees.