As part of your HSC, you are able to study courses that not only contribute towards your HSC and ATAR, but also give you an industry recognised qualification when you complete that course.

These courses are called Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses and can be studied at school or through an external training provider (such as TAFE).

 

These vocational courses form part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is the national standard of training and means that a qualification you receive here, is recognised anywhere in Australia. The courses are 'competency-based' - this means that you move through the course and achieve the relevant qualification by demonstrating that you have the knowledge and can perform the skills required for that qualification.

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There are a number of courses that can be delivered by school or TAFE that are known as Industry Curriculum Framework (ICF) courses or Board Develeoped Courses (BDC). As well as counting towards your HSC, they can count towards your ATAR (if you choose to sit the optional HSC exam) and also give you an industry recognised qualification (usually at Certificate II or Certificate III level).

The framework courses delivered at Albion Park High School are:

 

 

• Business Services

• Construction Pathways

• Hospitality

• Information, Digital Media and Technology

• Primary Industries - Agriculture or Rural Operations

These courses involve undertaking a compulsory work placement (35 hours per year) in the relevant industry and are delivered at school.

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The following VET Board Endorsed Courses (BEC) are also offered:

• Manufacturing and Engineering - Introduction

• Sport Coaching

Both of these courses have a mandatory 35 hours of work placement over 2 years and contribute to the HSC, but they do not have a HSC exam and do not contribute towards the ATAR.

All students who enrol in a school-delivered course will need to submit a VET Enrolment form prior to the commencement of the course.

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Externally Delivered VET Courses (EVET)

There are also a large range of Externally delivered VET courses. These are delivered by TAFE. Illawarra ITec, Kiama Community College and other Private Training Providers. Some of these courses include:

- Animal Studies

- Automotive
- Aeroskills
- Beauty
- Community Services

- Early Childhood Education

- Electrotechnology
- Hairdressing
- Maritime Operations

- Screen & Media
- Music Industry
- Human Services - Nursing Assistant
- Plumbing
- Tourism & Travel
.... and many more ........

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The great thing about these courses is that not only do they contribute towards your HSC (and some will count towards your ATAR), but you will also gain a nationally recognised industry qualification. This means that if you choose to do further training when you leave school, and continue your study in that same area, you will be deemed to have completed part of that TAFE course already.

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Employers also see a qualification as being very valuable as it develops a range of important future focused skills such as communication, problem solving, creativity and team work.

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There is a separate application process for EVET courses. Information will be provided to students regarding this process. An EOI is available below for download.

Applications will close on 28 August

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Work placement

Work placement is a key feature of most VET courses. Students are required to complete a set number of work placement hours to successfully complete their course.

During a work placement, students use knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in a real work setting. This develops attitudes and behaviours appropriate for the industry while the participants progress towards achieving industry competencies. Additionally, it is often used by employers to identify students they would like to employ.

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School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships

School based apprenticeship or traineeships combine school, training and paid work to give students:

• an industry recognised national qualification

• experience in the career they want and

• credit towards the HSC.

Students can begin an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship in Year 10, 11 and 12 and some can contribute towards their ATAR.

More information can be found at School based apprenticeships and traineeships.

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