No. Your VETDSS program is part of your VCE or VCAL and will be one of your elective choices. For example, selecting VET in Applied Fashion Design during Year 10, 11 and/or 12 will give you four units at Level 1-2, and a unit 3-4 sequence towards your VCE, a 10% ATAR increment, plus a nationally recognised Certificate ll in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
Your teachers will use a range of assessment tasks to ensure you have achieved competency, e.g. written tests, skills demonstration, and workplace assessment. In some programs such as hospitality, Scored Assessment is available i.e. you are assessed like any other VCE subject at 3 – 4 level.
You will receive a Statement of Attainment for your completed modules/units, many of which are relevant to a range of other courses.
Most work placements occur in term holidays. Special arrangements may be possible during term time e.g. one day a week, particularly for VCAL students.
It can, but it needs to relate specifically to the required competencies of your program. Talk to your VET Coordinator for advice.
There are a series of taster programs and information briefings conducted in Geelong and Colac in July and you will then apply as part of your VCE/VCAL selection.
Yes, more than half of students go on to TAFE and/or university. The subjects you do in your VETDSS program may give you credits and guaranteed pathways into other courses at The Gordon.
Not necessarily, but you should consult your VET Coordinator at your secondary college for recommendations.
- Speak with your VET Coordinator and careers teacher at school.
- Talk to family or friends who work in the field you are considering.
- Participate in a taster program.