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Agriculture (off campus)

Automotive

Building & Construction

Beauty Services

Community Services

Engineering

Hospitality

Information Technology

Salon Assistant

Sport & Recreation

Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects provide industry specific training as well as the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.

They enable students to gain formal qualifications while still at school as a part of their school program.

VET programs offered by Swan Hill College are at either Certificate 2 or Certificate 3 level.

Students can commence a VET program in Years 10, 11 or 12

Students may enrol in up to 2 VET programs at a time as per acceleration policy

Why choose a VET course?

You gain valuable industry skills

VET gives you the chance to ‘try out’ a career to see if it is theright one for you

It gives you the chance to participate in work placement,meeting employers and gaining references

Doing work placement and meeting employers increases yourchances of gaining a school based or a full time apprenticeshipor traineeship

Work placement helps you to demonstrate community orindustry involvement when applying for scholarships

VET courses provide credit towards both VCE and VCALcertificates

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSES

VET Courses

NOTE

Students wishing to undertake a VET program in an industry area that is not listed in this Handbook should contact the VET staff in the

Careers office to arrange a meeting to discuss options.

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VET credit into VCE & VCAL

VET in School’s programs are fully recognised for both VCE and VCAL credit.

VCE students:

VET subjects are recognised for credit within the Unit 1 & 2 and Unit 3 & 4 VCE structure.Most VET subjects contribute to an ATAR like a VCE subject would, exceptions areAutomotive and Building and Construction and Agriculture.

Scored VET subjects provide a study score to contribute towards the ATAR if studentscomplete SACs and the exam in their second year - the same as any other VCE subject!

Non-scored VET subjects (without SACs or exams) may also contribute to the ATAR as a5th or 6th subject by adding 10% of the average of the students four best study scores

VCAL students:

VET subjects are recognised for credit towards Foundation, Intermediate and Senior VCALcertificates

VET subjects are a compulsory part of all VCAL programs

VET courses

Pathways Planning Tool for VET and VCAL Please use the Pathways Planning Tool at the start of the VET section

to assist in selecting your program

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VET SUBJECTS

CERTIFICATE PAGE

Certificate II in Agriculture………………………………………………………….. 57

Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation …………………………….. 58

Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship ………………… 59

Certificate III Beauty Services...…………………………………………………… 60

Certificate II in Community Services ……………………………………………… 61

Certificate II in Engineering Studies ……………………………………………… 62

Certificate II in Salon Assistant...................……………………………………… 63

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Hospitality)…………………………………. 64

Certificate III in Information, Digital Media & Technology……………………… 65

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation…………………………………………….. 66

Note: VET programs in industry areas not listed

Students wishing to undertake a VET program in an industry area that is not listed as offered should arrange a meeting with VET staff in the Career’s Office to discuss options.

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AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture

Year 2 (continuing students only)

Program Structure - This program is delivered off campus by Sunraysia TAFE. Students will be required to attend TAFE for one half day each week. This day will combine theory and practical work on a TAFE farm. Visits to other local farms, agricultural product suppliers and field days will be incorporated into the program. Students will need to complete both years to obtain the full qualification. Statements of Attainment will be issued to students with partial completion.

Year 2 Areas studied will include: assisting with pressurised irrigation systems, caring for livestock, ooperational maintenance of machinery, identifying and treating plants, weeds and disorders, recording production data and participating in environmental work practices.

Structured Work Placement: Students will be expected to undertake structured work placement.

Special Requirements: Students will require work boots for practical activities.

Cost: Approximately $250 course materials.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first & second year units may be eligible for Unit 3 & 4 VCE credit.

There is no Scored Assessment/Exams for this subject however VCE students may receive a 10% increment towards their ATAR.

VCAL: Students who complete all 2nd year units will receive 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the Industry Specific Strand requirement.

AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture

Year 1 (Year 10, 11 or 12 students)

Certificate II in Agriculture provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects in the agriculture industry or as a pathway to further studies at TAFE, Universities or Agricultural Colleges.

Program Structure — This program is delivered off campus by Sunraysia TAFE Students will be required to attend TAFE for one half day each week. This day will combine theory and practical work on a TAFE farm. Visits to other local farms, agricultural product suppliers and field days will be incorporated into the program. Students will need to complete both years to obtain the full qualification. Statements of Attainment will be issued to students with partial completion.

Year 1 Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, safe use of chemicals, operation of farm machinery and equipment, operating tractors, fencing, handling livestock and crop establishment.

Structured Work Placement Students will be expected to undertake structured work placement.

Special Requirements: Students will require work boots for practical activities.

Cost Approximately $250 course materials.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students may be eligible for Unit 1 & 2 VCE credit. VCAL: Students may be eligible for 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the industry strand requirement. Year 10: Students will receive 2 credits towards their following year VCE or VCAL program.

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AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation


Program Structure This program is delivered by Swan Hill College as part of the student’s regular timetable as 2 double lessons and 1 single lesson each week. Students will need to complete both years to obtain the full qualification. Statements of Attainment will be issued to students with partial completion.

Year 2 Areas of study include removing and replacing engines, dismantle and assemble engines, remove and replace engine cylinder head, dismantle and assemble fuel pumps, manual transmissions, suspension systems and brake assemblies.


Special Requirements: Students may require work boots for Structured Work Placement.

Approximate cost: Materials $90 + work books $100.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first and second year units may be eligible for Unit 3 and 4 VCE credit.

There is no Scored Assessment/Exams for this subject however, VCE students may receive a 10% increment towards their ATAR.

VCAL: Students who complete all second year units will be eligible for 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the Industry Specific Strand requirement.

AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation


The VET Automotive program is a work ready pre-employment course for students wishing to pursue a career in the Automotive industry through a trade apprenticeship or higher education.

Program Structure This program is delivered by Swan Hill College as part of the students regular timetable as 2 double lessons and 1 single lesson each week. Students will need to complete both years to obtain the full qualification. Statements of Attainment will be issued to students with partial completion.

Year 1 Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, using tools and equipment in auto workshops, solving automotive problems, basic vehicle servicing, inspecting and testing batteries.


Special Requirements: Students may require work boots for Structured Work Placement.



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22338VIC Certificate II in Building & Construction

Pre-apprenticeship (partial) Year 1 (Year 10, 11 or 12 students)

The VET Building program is a pre-employment course for students wishing to pursue a career in the Building and Construction industry through a trade apprenticeship or higher education.

Program Structure This program is delivered by Swan Hill College as part of the students regular timetable as 2 double lessons and 1 single lesson each week. Students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for Units completed. This course is offered as partial completion of the certificate (2 years of 3 year program). Final year may be completed at a TAFE or students may move directly into an apprenticeship.

Year 1 First year students will complete the Construction Induction Card (white card) and Level 2 First Aid. Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, building industry calculations, quality principles, workplace plans, levelling, installing door and window frames, external cladding and demolition.

Structured Work Placement: Students will be expected to undertake structured work placement. Construction Induction Card course must be completed prior to commencing work placement.

Special Requirements: Students will require work boots for Structured Work Placement.



22216VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (partial)


Program Structure This program is delivered by Swan Hill College as part of the students regular timetable as 2 double lessons and 1 single lesson each week. Students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for Units completed. This course is offered as partial completion of the certificate (2 years of 3 year program). Final year may be completed at TAFE or students may move directly into an apprenticeship.

Year 2 Areas of study include introduction to scaffolding; basic setting out; subfloor framing; wall and roof framing.





There is no Scored Assessment/Exams for this subject however, VCE students may receive a 10% increment towards their ATAR.

VCAL: Students who complete all second year units will be eligible for 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the Industry Specific Strand requirement.

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Program Structure - This program is delivered off campus Students will be required to attend an external training provider for one half day each week.

Year1 Areas of study to be confirmed.

Structured Work Placement Students may undertake structured work placement.

Special Requirements: A compulsory information evening will be held prior to course commencement.

Approximate cost: $550 ( subject to change by course provider) for materials to be paid prior to course commencement.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first and second year units may be eligible for Unit 3 and 4 VCE credit.There is no Scored Assessment/Exams for this subject however VCE students may receive a 10% increment towards their ATAR VCAL: Students who complete all 2nd year units will receive 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the IndustrySpecific Strand requirement

SHB30115 Certificate Ill in Beauty Services Year 2 (Year 11 or 12 continuing students only)

**Expressions of interest taken-course subject to numbers & availability}**

Program Structure - This program is delivered off campus Students will be required to attend an external training provider for one half day each week.

Year1 Areas of study to be confirmed.

Structured Work Placement Students may undertake structured work placement.

Special Requirements: A compulsory information evening will be held prior to course commencement.

Approximate cost: $550 ( subject to change by course provider) for materials to be paid prior to course commencement.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first and second year units may be eligible for Unit 3 and 4 VCE credit.There is no Scored Assessment/Exams for this subject however VCE students may receive a 10% increment towards their ATAR VCAL: Students who complete all 2nd year units will receive 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the IndustrySpecific Strand requirement

SHB30115 Certificate III Beauty

Year 1 (Year 10, 11 or 12 students)**Expressions of interest taken-course subject to numbers & availability)**

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CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services



Year 2 Areas of study include Responding to client needs, working within Community Frameworks, Implementing and participating in engagement strategies.



VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first and second year units may be eligible for Unit 3 & 4 VCE credit.

Scored Assessment is available so students may complete SACs and the end of year exam to receive a study score towards their ATAR.

VCAL: Students who complete all first year units may be eligible for 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the Industry Specific Strand requirement.

CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services


This course provides training for community services work and a basis for further study in this field, either at TAFE or University. Students gain skills through completion of projects, community visits, guest speakers and work placement in the industry. The course is based around work in aged care, disability care, childcare, family and youth services but may also lead toward career paths into fields such as Nursing or Allied Health.


Year 1 Students will complete Level 2 First Aid during the first year of this course. Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, communicating in health services and working with diverse people.




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22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Year 1 (Year 10, 11 or 12 students)

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22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Year 2 (continuing students only)


Year 2 Areas of study include producing basic engineering sketches and drawings; performing computations; producing basic engineering components.







The VET Engineering program is a pre-employment course for students wishing to pursue a career in the Engineering industry through an apprenticeship or higher education qualifications at a TAFE or University.


Year 1 Students will complete the Construction Induction Card (white card) during the first year of this course. Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, using engineering tools, basic machining and fabrication techniques.

Structured Work Placement Students will be expected to undertake structured work placement. Construction Induction Card course must be completed prior to commencing work placement.




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Certificate II in Salon Services is an introductory course to work in the hairdressing industry. It may also be a pathway to an apprenticeship or further education at a TAFE or specialized beauty college. Program Structure - This program is delivered off campus Students will be required to attend an external training provider for one half day each week. Year1 Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, provide shampoo and basin services, apply hair colour products, dry hair to shape, braid hair, greet and prepare clients for services, conduct financial transactions, produce visual merchandise displays.

SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant



Special Requirements: A compulsory information evening will be held prior to course commencement. Students will required to purchase a kit of tools to enable them to practice their skills.

Cost: Approximately $550 (subject to change by course provider) for kit /course materials costs to be paid prior to course commencement.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first year units may be eligible for Unit 1 & 2 VCE credit

VCAL: Students who complete all first year units will be eligible for 2 credits towards their VCAL & meet the Industry spe

Note: Year 10 students will receive 2 credits towards their following year VCE or VCAL program.

************* This course is for one year only and credit is at Unit 1 & 2 (Year 11 level) *************** There is no option to continue into Certificate Ill in Hairdressing as this is only available to apprentices employed in salons (i.e. No

Unit 3 & 4 or Year 12 credit available). Students wishing to continue into a second year will need to swap to a Beauty Services qualification

to be eligible for year 12 credit.

IMPORTANT

Hairdressing (Salon Assistant) & Beauty courses

• Students may only choose one of the Hair and Beauty courses.

• Course availability is subject to student numbers and training provider choice.

• An Information evening must be attended prior to acceptance into a program.

• Fees must be paid in full prior to commencement of the program.

NOTE Material fees apply to these courses and are payable prior to commencement of program. An Information Evening held in Nov/Dec in year prior to the course. Attendance at this meeting is compulsory to ensure acceptance into the program.

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SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations


The VET Kitchen Operations program is a pre-employment course for students wishing to pursue a career in the Hospitality or Commercial Cookery industry through an apprenticeship or higher education.


Year 1 Areas of study include Workplace Health & Safety, using food preparation equipment, preparing and presenting simple dishes, using hygienic food practices, maintaining quality of perishable items. Students will gain their Food Handler’s certificate.

Structured Work Placement: Students will be expected to undertake structured work placement. Students may be required to assist with events to meet service period requirements.

Approximate cost: Food/Materials $150, work books $100. Excursion: approximately $350.


SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations



Year 2 Areas of study include preparing appetisers and salads, stocks, sauces and soups, vegetables/fruit/egg dishes and preparing poultry dishes.


Approximate cost: Food/Materials $150 + work books $100.

VCE & VCAL Credit VCE: Students who complete all first and second year units may be

eligible for Unit 3 & 4 VCE credit. Scored Assessment is available so students may complete SACs and the end of year exam to receive a study score towards their ATAR.


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ICT30115 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media &

Technology (IDMT) - Year 2 (continuing students only)

Program Structure This program is delivered by Swan Hill College as part of the student’s regular timetable as 2 double lessons and 1 single lesson each week. Students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for Units completed. This course is offered as partial completion of the certificate (2 years of 3 year program). Final year may be completed at TAFE or other training organisation.

Year 2 Areas of study include installing and optimising system software, determine and action network problems, maintain IT equipment and software, install and configure a small office network, provide IT advice to clients, creating user documentation.





VCAL: Students who complete all first year units will be eligible for 2 credits towards their VCAL and meet the Industry Specific Strand requirement.

ICT30115 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media &

Technology (IDMT) - Year 1 (Year 10, 11 or 12 students)

The VET Information Technology program is a course for students wishing to pursue a career in the ICT or Digital Media industry and leads to higher education pathways at TAFE or University.

Program Structure This program is delivered by Swan Hill College as part of the students regular timetable as 2 double lessons and 1 single lesson each week. Students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for Units completed. This course is offered as partial completion of the certificate (2 years of 3 year program). Final year may be completed at a TAFE or other training organisation.

Year 1 Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, run standard diagnostic tests, care for computer hardware, provide basic system administration and operate application software packages.


Approximate cost: Materials $90 + work books $100


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SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport & Recreation



Year 2 Areas of study include Developing knowledge of coaching practices, conducting basic warm up/cool down sessions, planning and conducting programs, facilitating and educating user groups.


Approximate cost: Materials $90 + work books $100. Plus approximately $50 for practical activities throughout the year.




SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport & Recreation


The VET Sport and Recreation program is suitable for students wishing to pursue a career in the Sports industry or as a pathway to higher education at TAFE or University (i.e. Sports or Event Management, Outdoor Recreation or Physiotherapy fields). Students will be required to actively participate in all activities to complete this course.


Year 1 Students will obtain their First Aid certificate during the first year of this course. Areas of study include Workplace Health and Safety, conducting non instructional sport and fitness sessions and events, developing officiating knowledge, responding to emergency situations and using social media tools for collaboration.


Approximate cost: Materials $90 + work books $100. Plus $20 for term 1 swimming program (may vary slightly depending on pool fees )


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