Vocational Education & Training (VET)
Selecting a VET Study VET units contribute to the satisfactory completion of the VCE so long as there is no undue overlap between VET units and the VCE units to which they are linked. Where there is a lot of overlap, you will be able to do both studies, but only one will count towards the minimum 16 units you need to graduate. Despite this, your results in both studies will be shown on your Statement of Results. If you are thinking about taking any combinations of VET and VCE studies, talk to the Careers and Pathways Counsellor about the credit arrangements. Each VET program may require you to have some Work Experience, which gives you a chance to learn more about the industry and the skills it requires. Successfully completing a VET certificate provides you with a nationally recognised certificate that can lead directly into employment and higher certificate level TAFE courses. VET courses can even provide you with credit for some Tertiary Institutions. Students cannot enter a VET course at the Units 3 & 4 level. Assessment in VET ‘Students receive an S for a Unit of Competency if they have demonstrated competence as assessed by their registered training organisation (RTO). Students receive an S for a module if they have demonstrated achievement of all the learning outcomes as assessed by the RTO. Satisfactory completion of VCE/VET Units is calculated automatically as students satisfactorily complete units of competency/modules. Most VCE/VET programs consist of four VCE/VET Units containing one Units 3 & 4 sequence.’ – VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook (VCAA). The VET studies are assessed by the subject teacher against a nationally accredited set of competencies. If a student is competent, they receive a satisfactory result. If a student cannot demonstrate their competence in an area, then they can be re-assessed at a later time after further practice. Where possible, assessment should be a practical task or based on a practical task.
USI: Unique Student Identifier All students doing a nationally recognised training need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This includes students doing Vocational Education Training (VET) at school (VET for secondary students). If students don’t have a USI they will not receive their qualification or statement of attainment. In order to apply students must go to: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/_create-your-usi Students will create an account and this will generate a 10 digit code. STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THIS CODE TO THE VET COORDINATOR AND THEIR VET TEACHER. The online application requires one identity document and takes only 5-10 minutes provided that you have the identity proof at hand. A USI is then allocated on the spot on screen, and is also emailed to the student instantly. Students are strongly advised to record this code
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