VET refers to Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses undertaken as part of school studies.

VET in Schools courses enable students to earn credit towards a recognised VET qualification
whilst completing their general education curriculum or senior secondary certificate (SACE).

What is VET in schools?
VET in Schools refers to Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses undertaken as part of school studies. VET in Schools courses enable students to earn credit towards a recognised VET qualification whilst completing their general education curriculum or senior secondary certificate (SACE).

With VET in Schools, a student can:
• Combine a vocational pathway (such as an apprenticeship or traineeship) with studies;
• Complete (or work towards) a Certificate I, II or III, or sometimes even a Certificate IV qualification; and
• Keep options open to pursue further vocational education (such as courses at a Technical and
Further Education institute) or move into higher education (such as undertaking courses at University).

VET qualifications, or the credit towards a qualification, are recognised by industry across Australia under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
VET gives students skills and knowledge for work.
VET operates through a national training system, and is delivered, assessed and certified by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) such as TAFE SA. The courses may be offered at the site of the RTO, via a distance education method or the school may offer a course within the existing
timetable as a VET in Schools program.

The SACE is designed to give students increased flexibility, including greater opportunities to have
diverse forms of learning and achievement recognised. The SACE enables students to include
a significant amount of VET in their SACE studies.

Students can gain recognition for up to 150 SACE credits at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 for successfully
completed VET.

These recognition arrangements help students to build coherent pathways in the SACE through VET,
and encourage students to complete, or make significant progress towards completing, VET
qualifications while completing the SACE. VET Certificate III that are fully completed can also contribute to a student's ATAR calculation.

VET is an excellent choice of study for many students. It can include practical hands-on learning,
which suits many students and can lead to excellent jobs in a vast array of fields and gives students a head-start on a qualification of their choice.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are jobs that combine work and structured training through a VET
provider and an employer. All VET in Schools programs are offered in conjunction with a recognised RTO.

Internal VET Options
We are lucky enough to have courses auspiced for delivery within the school by qualified staff with appropriate VET training qualifications.

These are:
Certificate II in Hospitality - also known as the Academy of Hospitality - see details in xxx area
Certificate II in Horticulture - see details in Science offerings
Certificate II in Furniture Making - see details in BET offerings

External VET Options
Various RTOs (Registered Training Organisations) offer a wide range of courses for students. Some are provided via distance modes and others are on site with the RTO.