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.