VET | TCC Curriculum Guide

Vocational Education Training (VET)

VET allows students to include vocational studies within their VCE or VCE VM secondary certificate. Students undertake nationally recognised training from either accredited state curriculum or national training packages which may contribute to their VCE and/or VCE VM.

A VET subject allows students to undertake training in a specific industry, such as hospitality, information technology, sport and agriculture. Students in Years 10, 11 or 12 can enrol in a VET course.

The following information provides descriptions for many of the VET courses available for study at Trinity College or with RTOs in our network.

On Campus VET Courses

Trinity College offers two VCE VET studies as part of our timetable: Agriculture (Cert II), Business (Cert III), and Sport & Recreation (Cert III).

The VCE VET Agriculture program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and ecosystem management or related industries.

The VCE VET Agriculture program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualification

AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture

Certificate II in Agriculture provides an entry level occupational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production or cropping context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both. Industry expects individuals with this qualification to carry out routine tasks under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include: Assistant Animal Attendant/Stockperson, Assistant Farm or Station Hand/ Labourer.
Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production), Certificate III in Pork Production, Certificate III in Horse Breeding.

This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in agriculture. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors, with employment opportunities existing in a number of designated sectors such a beef, dairy, sheep and wool production.

Pathways may include employment into roles such as:

Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
Assistant Farm or Station hand
Assistant Farm or Station worker

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for any of the VCE VET Agriculture, Horticulture, or Conservation and Ecosystem Management qualifications will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

The VCE VET Sport and Recreation program is designed to cater for students seeking employment in the Sport and Recreation industry. The program is based on the blend of both theory and practical activities, which suits students studying either VCE or VCAL. At the completion of the certificate, students will have acquired skills, knowledge and confidence to facilitate programs within Sport and Recreation.

Qualification

SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

This qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the sport and recreation industries. In Units 1 and 2, students can choose from a range of electives to create a program of their choice, including sport specific activities, conducting events, outdoor recreation or fitness programs. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes core units such as plan and conduct programs, risk assessment, and conduct coaching with foundation level participants. Employment opportunities reflect roles such as recreation officer, activity operation officer, sport and recreation attendant, community activities officer or leisure services officer.

Entry

The Units 3 and 4 sequence of the program is not designed as a stand-alone study. Students are strongly advised against undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence without first completing Units 1 and 2.

Scored Assessment

Scored assessment is available for SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation, based on the Units 3 and 4 sequence.

In VET Sport and Recreations, scored assessment is categorised into three tasks:

Work performance
Portfolio (1)
Portfolio (2)

The VCE VET Business program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training within a range of business and industry settings. The Certificate III in Business provides a pathway for students who wish to continue with their business studies into higher education.

Qualification

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

This qualification provides students with the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge to work in a variety of work contexts using discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.

Credit in the VCE or VCAL: recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and two VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequences.

Entry

The Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Business is not designed as a stand-alone study. Students are strongly advised against undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence without first completing Units 1 and 2.

Scored Assessment

Scored assessment is available for the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Business program.

Off Campus VET Courses

Trinity College, in partnership with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), offers additional VET Courses which are held off campus. Students may apply to study the following VET courses off-campus. If you wish to study a VET course outside of what is listed here, please contact our Careers Officer, Mrs Julie Demasi, to discuss.

Further information regarding VET courses by RTOs will be available during Term 3.

The VCE VET Animal Care program is drawn from a national training package and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the animal care and management industry in a range of areas such as: animal control and regulation, animal technology, captive animals, companion animal services, grooming, horse breeding and veterinary nursing.

The VCE VET Animal Care program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualification

ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter the animal care and management industry. Employment opportunities reflect roles such as animal care attendant, animal shelter attendant, kennel attendant, pet shop attendant and assistant dog groomer.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for the VCE VET Animal Care qualification will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

The VCE VET Hair and Beauty program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the hairdressing and beauty services industry.

The VCE VET Hair and Beauty program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualifications

SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant

This course develops basic skills and knowledge to assist with client services in the hair and beauty industry, and provides a pathway into a hairdressing apprenticeship.

SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services (partial qualification)

This course provides skills and knowledge to work as a beautician, providing a range of beauty services including nail, lash and brow, and basic make-up services. Develop a range of technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required, including client consultation on beauty products and services.

SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up (partial qualification)

This course provides skills and knowledge to undertake roles as make-up artists designing and applying make-up across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries. Skills are developed for work in make-up studios, retail cosmetic counters, fashion and media sets, and photography studios.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for any of the VCE VET Hair and Beauty qualifications will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

The VCE VET Information and Communications Technology program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in various sectors of the information and communications technology industries.

Scored assessment is available for the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Information and Communications Technology program.

Qualification

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology technical functions and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user.

22589VIC Certificate III in Emerging Technologies

This course provides learners with the opportunity for career exploration in emerging technologies and builds the knowledge and skills applicable to explore industry career options, prepare for further vocational education and training and/or higher education, gain employment and further training through a traineeship or apprenticeship, and gain employment in entry level jobs where the use of evolving technology is a core function.

Two emerging specialty streams, digital entrepreneurship and social media, provides students with technical skills and knowledge in the use of emerging and evolving technologies in industry.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Information and Communications Technology program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

Business and Information Technology

The VCE VET Hospitality program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to prepare them for a diverse range of occupations in the hospitality industry including commercial cookery, catering and food and beverage service.

Scored assessment is available for the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Hospitality program.

VCE VET Hospitality (Cert II) is also run on campus in the COVEC Trade Training Centre on Pound Road. This will not form part of the regular Trinity timetable.

Qualifications

SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality

This course prepares students with a limited range of hospitality operational skills and basic knowledge. Includes units such as; prepare/serve expresso coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, food and beverage service, advice on food, and functional transactions.

SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

This course prepares students with a limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. Includes units such as; preparing appetisers and salads, preparing stocks, soups and sauces, preparing vegetable, fruit and farinaceous dishes, preparing poultry dishes.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Hospitality program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

The VCE VET Creative and Digital Media program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the screen and media industry in areas such as film and television production, animation, radio broadcasting and photography.

Scored assessment is available for the scored Unit 3–4 sequence of the VCE VET Creative and Digital Media program.

Qualifications

CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media

This course provides students with a pathway to a variety of creative industries. Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment and incorporate units such as 2D digital animations, writing content for a range of media, authoring interactive sequences and creating visual design components.

CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (3D Game Design)

Are you a high school student interested in working in the exciting medium of 2D and 3D animation with a concentration on game design? Then this is the course for you.

You will learn to plan your ideas, sketch your designs, and build 2D animations, as well as 3D designs in which you will develop models, textures, render items, and characters. You will also learn how to build up lighting and cameras and the fundamentals of 3D animation.

CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Design Basics)

Certificate III Design Fundamentals focuses on developing the fundamental design skills and teaches practical competencies relevant to creative design across a range of industries. Students will learn and apply skills to improve planning, layout, creative design and 3D modelling. Applying various digital and technical design skills, students will be prepared to interpret, respond, create and present to a range of design briefs.

CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)

This course will provide you with core knowledge and skills to enhance your entry-level employment opportunities or further study prospects in the graphics world. Taught by industry experienced teachers, you will be introduced to a wide variety of drawing materials and techniques, producing finished design pieces using the Adobe suite of products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Premiere Pro.

Throughout the course, you will learn about design, create illustrations, both manually and digitally, explore page layout and typography, learn digital photography, video editing and how to apply colour to visual work.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Scored assessment is available for CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media.

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Creative and Digital Media must undertake scored assessment. This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 66% of the overall study score, and an end-of-year examination which is worth 34% of the overall study score.

Scored assessment is based on the scored Unit 3–4 sequence of VCE VET Creative and Digital Media.

The VCE VET Community Services program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the community services sector.

Scored assessment is available for CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services.

Qualifications

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

This course offers students the opportunity to learn about the community services sector and explore specific contexts of work. Skills will be developed in communication, working with diversity, workplace health and safety, administration support, and responding to clients.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Partial Qualification)

This course offers students the opportunity to support the implementation of an approved learning framework and support children's wellbeing, learning and development.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Community Services program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

The VCE VET Health program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training across a range of health related areas in entry-level roles.

The VCE VET Laboratory Skills program is drawn from a national training package and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in a wide range of enterprises and industry sectors such as process manufacturing, food and beverage processing, biotechnology, biomedical research, pathology testing, mining, chemical, forensic, environmental analysis and education

Scored assessment is available for the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Health and VCE Laboratory Skills programs.

Qualifications

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (partial qualification)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects in the health industry. These qualifications cover workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals and other health professionals with the care of clients.

MSL30118 VETDSS - Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills associated with the day-to-day operation of a laboratory and associated technical tasks such as sampling and testing. Units 1 and 2 of the program include recording and presenting data, planning and conducting laboratory/field work, maintaining the laboratory fit for purpose, with electives such as performing basic tests and assisting with fieldwork included. Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment and incorporate units such as performing aseptic techniques, contributing to the achievement of quality objectives, preparing working solutions and performing microscopic examinations.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Health program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Laboratory Skills program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

The VCE VET Automotive program is drawn from a national training package and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the automotive industry.

The VCE VET Automotive program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualification

AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence for the VCE VET Automotive qualification will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

Business and Information Technology

The VCE VET Building and Construction program is drawn from a national training package and from Victorian accredited curriculum, and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in a number of building trades within the building sector. The VCE VET Building and Construction program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain experience across a number of building trades including bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, wall and ceiling lining, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and stonemasonry.

The VCE VET Building and Construction program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualifications

22338VIC Certificate II in Building & Construction (Bricklaying) Pre-apprenticeship (Partial Qualification)

Students will learn specific trade skills like using bricklaying tools, levelling and bricklaying techniques and safety procedures that will set you up for employment as an apprentice bricklayer. When you complete the course, you may gain credit towards your VCE.

22338VIC Certificate II in Building & Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship (Partial Qualification)

Students will learn how to use hand and power tools and other industry-specific trade skills that you'll need in the building and construction industry. When you complete the course, you may gain credit towards your VCE. You will also have a great skill-set to secure an apprenticeship contract with an employer, where you can continue your training as an apprentice in carpentry.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for any of the VCE VET Building and Construction qualifications will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

The VCE VET Electrical Industry program is drawn from a national training package and from Victorian accredited curriculum, and offers students prevocational training in the electrical industry with portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. The VCE VET Electrical Industry program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain experience across a number of electrical trades including electrical, electronics, refrigeration and mechanical engineering.

The VCE VET Electrical Industry program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualifications

22499VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)

Victorian accredited curriculum that offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge across a range of electrical sectors, including electrical, electronics, refrigeration and mechanical engineering.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for any of the VCE VET Electrical Industry qualifications will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

The VCE VET Plumbing program is drawn from Victorian accredited curriculum and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the plumbing industry. The VCE VET Plumbing program is a pre-employment course designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in the plumbing industry.

The VCE VET Plumbing program does not offer scored assessment.

Qualifications

22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

This course aims to provide learners with basic industry specific skills and knowledge to enable transition into an apprenticeship or traineeship within the plumbing industry at the Certificate III level. This pre-apprenticeship course consists of 19 compulsory units of competency that provide skills and knowledge in workplace safety practices onsite, workplace communication, carrying out measurements and calculations, reading and producing technical drawings, applying basic sheet metal practices, using various welding equipment, and using plumbing tools and resources.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence for the VCE VET Plumbing qualification will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

The VCE VET Furnishing program is drawn from a national training package and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in a range of furnishing industries, such as cabinet making, wood machining, polishing, upholstery and picture framing.

Scored assessment is available for the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Furnishing program.

Qualifications

MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways

This course includes units such as developing a career plan for the furnishing industry, upholstery, making timber joints, basic design, hand and power tools, furniture assembly and a furniture making project.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Furnishing program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

The VCE VET Engineering Studies program is drawn from Victorian accredited curriculum and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. The VCE VET Engineering Studies program is a pre-employment course designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries.

Scored assessment is available for the scored Unit 3–4 sequence of the VCE VET Engineering Studies program.

Qualifications

22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies

This course aims to instil positive perceptions of engineering related industries by introducing young people to the wide range of employment opportunities, career choices and study pathways to further training in the engineering, manufacturing and related industries.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for these qualifications.

ATAR Contribution

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Engineering Studies program Unit 3–4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.