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Contents Meet the team 5 What is VETDSS? 6 How does VETDSS work? 6 Who can enrol? 7 How, when and where do I enrol? 7 What courses cost and how much do I pay? 8 School-based apprenticeships & traineeships 9 VET contribution to VCE & VCAL 10 Things you need to know 12 Duration & attendance 13 Location & travel 14 Choose your career 16 Animal Studies 18 Allied Health 20 Art & Design 22 Automotive 24 Beauty 26 Building & Construction 28 Community Services 30 Early Childhood 32 Education 33 gotafe.vic.edu.au/VETDSS Electrical 34 1300 GOTAFE (468 233) Engineering - Trade 36 Engineering - Digital & Robotics 37 The 2021 VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) Course Guide provides Equine 38 information on the range of programs, available across our Shepparton, Benalla, Hairdressing 40 Wangaratta and Seymour campuses Hospitality 43 44 2021 VETDSS Course Guide and online. Programs are listed by area © Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE IT and include a description of the course, (RTO 3094) 2020 duration and career opportunities. For full All Rights Reserved. The information Plumbing 45 details on programs, please refer to the website. contained in this course guide is subject to copyright. Aside from use as permitted Sport & Recreation 46 under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be Tourism 48 GOTAFE The information in this Guide is correct reproduced without prior written permission. at the time of publication however, programs are subject to change or new Requests and enquiries concerning other reproductions and rights should be made to GOTAFE career pathways 50 GOTAFE in the first instance. 2 programs may be offered. 3
Meet the team Jon Lee Di Millsteed Director Student Pathways VASS/VETDSS Coordinator jlee@gotafe.vic.edu.au Health, Community and Wellbeing Department 5833 2903 dmillsteed@gotafe.vic.edu.au 5833 2926 Jon is the ‘Boss man’, Jon has worked for many years in the VETDSS space building relationships with our Communities and Schools and Di is our VETDSS Health Coordinator and a trainer at GOTAFE. supporting thousands of students over the years to complete their If you choose to enrol in Health, Education Support, Community Services, chosen VETDSS courses. Jon is a passionate advocate for completing a Early Childhood Education and Care or Sport and Recreation Di will be VET subject whilst at school believing it allows pathways for students to your “go to”. branch out and become successful in their own right. Di will support you to organise your immunisations and placements as well as the weekly monitoring of these courses. Lisa Kerr Coming from a Health background herself, Di maintains a close relationship with many health care providers around the region and is VETDSS Coordinator passionate about ensuring students have every opportunity to succeed Shepparton and Seymour Campuses and leave GOTAFE job ready. lkerr@gotafe.vic.edu.au 5833 2634 Lisa oversees all daily operations for VETDSS across the Shepparton and Seymour Campuses so you will be sure to spot her around on a Wednesday. Lisa is passionate about providing a service to students that offers a more trades-based pathway and believes it can be equally as important Madison Whiteman as an academic pathway if the fit is right for the individual. Youth Engagement Officer Seymour Campus As a past VETDSS trainer herself there is nothing more rewarding than to mwhiteman@gotafe.vic.edu.au see students achieve and move into successful careers within our local 5735 2419 community and afar. Madison is our dedicated Youth Engagement Officer based out of our Seymour Campus. Madison kindly looks after the VETDSS daily operations on a Wednesday Colleen Rogash ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible for classes held from SBAT/VETDSS Coordinator the site. Madison is a passionate advocate for young people and nothing Wangaratta and Benalla Campuses is too much trouble for her when it comes to ensuring student’s welfare crogash@gotafe.vic.edu.au and success. 5760 5420 4520 If your course is based in Seymour you will see Madison around, introduce yourself and have a chat. Colleen is our VETDSS and School Based Apprentice/Trainee (SBAT) Coordinator who works across the Wangaratta and Benalla Campuses. You will be sure to see Colleen around on a Wednesday 2021 VETDSS Course Guide over the duration of your course, as well as supporting the SBAT program throughout the year. Colleen is passionate about supporting students to explore different career paths and feels that the VETDSS and SBAT programs are both great ways to get a head start on that dream career while still GOTAFE working towards a senior secondary school certificate. 4 5
What is Who can VETDSS? enrol? If you’re a high school student School students School students will attend one day a looking to get a head-start in your week at the relevant GOTAFE campus future career, the VET Delivered while continuing at school. As a school to Secondary Students (VETDSS) student, you stay enrolled at your school program is for you. and combine your chosen VETDSS training primarily with your Year 10, 11 or 12 VCE or VCAL program. VETDSS allows high school students to study a nationally GOTAFE students recognised TAFE qualification as Students enrolling in GOTAFE VCAL How, when (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) part of their secondary schooling. can combine a VETDSS course into their VCAL program. and where do They will attend one day a week for their VET program at the relevant campus. How does Students from non-school settings Students enrolling in a non-school setting can combine VETDSS training for one I enrol? VETDSS work? day a week at the relevant campus with programs offered by their provider. School students Secondary school students wishing to participate in a GOTAFE VETDSS program Age VETDSS qualifications can be should complete the normal course 15-19 selection process with their school. completed alongside your Year Upon completion of your school course 10, VCAL, or VCE studies, and give selection, the school will forward this you the opportunity to explore and information to GOTAFE for enrolment. All VETDSS program referrals must be gain new skills in the industries and endorsed by the school. career pathways that interest you. GOTAFE students GOTAFE students wishing to undertake 1perday As a VETDSS student, you’ll attend a VETDSS program should notify their classes at GOTAFE one day per VCAL Coordinator. Upon receipt of week, at either our Shepparton, your expression of interest from the week Coordinator, you will be referred to a Wangaratta, Seymour, Benalla or 2021 VETDSS Course Guide GOTAFE VETDSS staff member. Online campuses. You’ll combine VETDSS study with your normal VCE Students from non-school settings or VCAL classes, and your VETDSS Students undertaking their education in course may even contribute non-school settings should discuss their towards your ATAR. GOTAFE proposed program with their educational provider. Students should then contact GOTAFE VETDSS staff on 1300 468 233. 6 7
SCHOOL- What are What BASED school-based courses cost APPRENTICE apprenticeships and how SHIPS & & traineeships? TRAINEE much do I SHIPS School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow secondary school students pay? to start an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship while still at school. As part of a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship you will spend a minimum of one day a week on the job, plus a portion of the school holidays. You will also be required to complete the GOTAFE component of training plus your other VCE or VCAL subjects. School students GOTAFE students School-based apprentices complete the Advantages of If enrolling in a VETDSS program at If you are enrolling directly with GOTAFE you GOTAFE through your school, GOTAFE will are responsible for paying the tuition and first stage of your apprenticeship training at charge your school directly for tuition and materials fees upon enrolment. Information school. However, after completing Year 12 if undertaking a materials. Each secondary school then about the fees and charges is available you have successfully completed the training determines the amount they will pass on on the GOTAFE website under “Fees and program, you can commence full-time employment as a second year apprentice. school-based to families. Your school may ask you to Charges” in the “Courses” menu. Fees are pay a portion or all the fees up front to determined individually as they are impacted Note: You will require the consent of a parent or legal secure your position in the program. Most by eligibility for government funding. guardian and your school to participate in an Australian government schools ask families to pay the material charges for VETDSS programs. apprenticeship School-based Apprenticeship &Traineeship. Training timetable, cost and duration of courses or traineeship? Catholic, Private and Independent schools Students from non-school settings depends on the type of apprenticeship or traineeship, can determine their own fee structure and the industry and the qualification. Students from a non-school setting enrol we’d encourage you to speak with them directly with GOTAFE and are responsible for directly about their own local payment paying fees upon enrolment. Information policies and expectations. By undertaking an SBAT while completing a about the fees and charges is available senior secondary certificate, a student may: on the GOTAFE website under “Fees and Charges” in the “Courses” menu. Fees are • incorporate vocational training and work determined individually as they are impacted into their senior secondary program by eligibility for government funding. • gain credit towards their VCE or VCAL certificate • complete a senior secondary certificate whilst experiencing the pathway of their choice • get a jumpstart on their career • earn money All GOTAFE materials fees • gain valuable skills and knowledge in include learning resources and their chosen field consumables (at a minimum). • get hands-on experience Additional material inclusions will • get a head start on gaining a Nationally be listed at program level. All fees Recognised Qualification for your future GOTAFE are listed for the calendar year of career enrolment only and are subject to • gain credits towards your final years of change 8 without notification. schooling. 9
VET contribution Block Credit VET programs VET undertaken by secondary students as part of their VCE or VCAL that is not to VCE & VCAL part of the VCAA approved VCE VET programs, provides a student with an opportunity for Block Credit. Block credit is available for full or partial completion of a VET qualification or state-accredited curriculum. To achieve credit into the VCE, students With the exception of VCE VET programs must fully or partially complete the VET VCE VET programs are vocational training English, there is no limit on programs approved by VCAA. course that provides Block Credit. • A Certificate II qualifications provide the VET programs that may VCE VET programs offer students the Block Credit at VCE units 1 and 2 level. contribute to satisfactory opportunity to gain both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and a Each completed 90 nominal hours of training provides one VCE unit of completion of the VCE. VET nationally recognised Vocational Education credit. Credit accrues in the following and Training (VET) certificate. may be fully incorporated sequence: units 1, 2, 1 and 2 up to a maximum of six VCE units. VCE VET programs: into the VCE as VCE VET or • A Certificate III qualifications provide • are fully recognised within the Units 1 to Block Credit Program. 4 structure of the VCE and contribute credit at VCE units 1 to 4 level. Each completed 90 nominal hours of towards satisfactory completion of the training provides one VCE unit of VCE. VCE VET units have the same status credit. Credit accrues in the following as other VCE units, and sequence: units 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 4 up to • contribute to the satisfactory completion a maximum of six VCE units. of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). Determining credit towards the Some of the VCE VET programs offer scored VCAL assessment. Students that satisfy all the requirements of scored assessment and In calculating VCAL credit derived demonstrate competency in the units from VET or VCE qualifications that are of competency that make up a Unit 3–4 not included in the suite of approved sequence are eligible for a study score. The VCE VET programs and school-based study score contributes to the ATAR as one apprenticeships and traineeships, the of the best four studies or as a fifth or sixth Australian Qualifications Framework study. (AQF) levels associated with individual Units of Competency (UoC) are not The VCE VET programs, not offering scored considered. Instead, the overall certificate assessment, may provide an ATAR increment. level of the qualification in which the The increment is 10% of the fourth study score nominal hours have been accumulated is in the primary four scaled studies. used to determine VCAL credit. 2021 VETDSS Course Guide GOTAFE 10 11
Things you Duration & GOTAFE learning environment & need to know attendance enrolment By enrolling and signing the enrolment Induction Pre-entry requirements On campus form for a chosen VETDSS course you: All students are required to read the 2021 It is desirable for students to have completed Students will need to attend each Wednesday • Agree to abide by the Policies, Procedures and VETDSS Handbook & Induction Guide before work experience (in their chosen Program area) for two years during term time to complete the Standards of Conduct and rules of GOTAFE. commencing their course. This will be distributed through their school before joining the program. full (or partial) qualification. Please refer to the to Students postal address in December (and Most programs are targeted at Years 10-12, Program Summary page for course outcomes. • Will abide by the Social Media Policy, the also electronically). This advises students of although some VET programs mandate Year Student code of conduct and Child Safe Policy. their rights and responsibilities while attending 11 as a minimum entry point. Some programs • Agree to pay all fees and charges applicable to GOTAFE VETDSS programs. Induction must be have an Application process and capped class Online and arising from any enrolment (Attendance completed prior to course commencement. numbers. Please refer to the Program Summary Online programs take two years to complete. in class is also deemed as acceptance to fees section for further details. Students learn through a blend of online and charges payable). learning, video conferenced tutorials with Program withdrawals industry expert trainers, work placement and • Authorise GOTAFE, or its agent, in the event Student withdrawals will be coordinated with Compulsory dress requirements on campus workshops. The flexibility of online of illness or accident, where next of kin/ your secondary school. Please ensure either you, Please refer to the 2021 GOTAFE VETDSS emergency contact cannot be made within learning allows small groups of students to join your parent/guardian or your school notifies Handbook & Induction Guide for course-specific reasonable time, to seek ambulance, medical the classes from several schools and fit in with GOTAFE if you wish to withdraw. Withdrawals after WHS and Compulsory Dress Requirements for or surgical treatment at my cost. their school’s timetable. Students are required the 4 week census period incur full fees. Four or each program on offer. to attend on-campus workshops each year to more consecutive weeks of non-attendance You are also made aware of the develop and be assessed in practical skills. (without notification from a parent or school) or following: falling below 50% attendances may result in your Absences • You acknowledge that non-school withdrawal from your VET program. Students are required to notify their VETDSS environments differ from school environments All withdrawals are final. Coordinator of non-attendance. and direct supervision from staff will not Students must attend a minimum of 80% of their be provided during breaks at the external GOTAFE VET program. provider(s). Structured Workplace Learning • You are aware that no responsibility is (SWL) Punctuality accepted by GOTAFE for the loss, theft or It is encouraged that students undertake work Students are expected to arrive on time for their damage of personal property belonging to or in placement as part of their program during Wednesday classes. the possession of my child/ward. designated work placement weeks and during Students who arrive late for class will be marked school holidays to extend their experience • GOTAFE does not provide Ambulance cover. as late and their school will be notified. I understand that I will be notified as soon as and employer networks. Work placement is In some practical environments due to OH&S mandatory in some programs but strongly practicable in the event of any illness or injury students may be refused entry if late. to my child/ward, but where it is impracticable encouraged in all VET programs. Please refer to the Program Summary page for further program to communicate with me, I authorise the specific SWL. Contact your school for information Code of conduct person in charge at GOTAFE to administer first regarding Structured Workplace Learning Students are expected to behave in a aid to my child/ward. Recognition. professional and courteous manner at all times; • You must provide details of any known medical discipline procedures due apply. condition(s) which may affect your child/ward, and any current or recent medication(s) or Assessment Communication treatment(s) relating to your child/ward that Students will be assessed for each Unit of may be relevant on the GOTAFE Enrolment GOTAFE communicates directly with you school Competency (UoC) as being either Competent Form. in relation to your progress and any other or Not Competent. The allignment will follow the relevant information they may request. • Please alert GOTAFE if there are any changes principles of assessment and rules of evidence, Parents should contact their schools VET to my details or if I become aware of any 2021 VETDSS Course Guide which is an ASQA requirement. Assessments Coordinator who will liaise with GOTAFE on your circumstances which raise concerns to the will be based on a demonstration of skills behalf. safety of my child/ward participating in their via completion of required tasks, written and VET course. verbal assignments, practical work, classroom participation, projects and or written, verbal and/ Further information • For more information on Student Forms & or online tests. Policies please head over to: Please contact 1300 GOTAFE (1300 468 233) or GOTAFE www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/forms visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/vetdss. 12 13
Location & Campuses travel Shepparton • Fryers St campus: 152-200 Fryers St, Shepparton • Archer St campus: Archer St, Shepparton Shepparton Wangaratta Shepparton • William Orr campus: Wanganui Rd, Shepparton Fryers Street Docker Street William Orr • GV Health: Graham St, Shepparton • Health • Health • Automotive • Moira Education House: O’Dwyer Avenue, Cobram • Art & Design • Art & Design • Plumbing • Beauty • Automotive • Numurkah District Health: Katamatite - Nathalia Rd, Numurkah • Community Services • Beauty • Early Childhood • Community Services Wangaratta • Education • Education • Docker St campus: Docker St, Wangaratta • Electrical • Electrical • Engineering • Robotics • Tone Rd campus: Tone Rd, Wangaratta • Hair • Hair • North East Health: Green St, Wangaratta • Hospitality • Hospitality • Yarrawonga Health: Piper St, Yarrawonga • IT • IT • Tourism • Plumbing Seymour Shepparton Wangaratta Benalla Wallis Street Archer Street Tone Road • Benalla campus: • Health • Sport & Recreation • Animal Studies Samaria Rd, Benalla • Building & Construction • Building & Construction • Equine Seymour • Seymour campus: Wallis St, Seymour 2021 VETDSS Course Guide Transport Shepparton Transit currently has a regular bus service between William Orr, Fryers St, Archer St and GV Health. Benalla Werribee Wallan GOTAFE also have a bus we offer free of Samaria Road Research Close High Street GOTAFE charge between locations. Students are • Health responsible for their own transport to and from the relevant campuses. 14 15
Choose your career Qualification Choose a Structured Workplace Possible maximum VCE VETDSS Course Location Obtained career path Learning (SWL)** Credit Over 2 Years Animals Certificate II in Animal Studies (VCE VET) ACM20117 O Yes Mandatory 40 hrs p.a. 2 x Units 1 & 2, 1 x Units 3 & 4 (AI) Health Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (Incorporates HLT33115) (VCE VET) HLT33015 F D N S B Yes Strongly Recommended 3 x Units 1 & 2, 2 x Units 3 & 4 (ASA) Art & Design Certificate III in Design Fundamentals CUA30715 F D No*** Strongly Recommended Units 1-4 Block Credit (BC) Automotive Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (VCE VET) AUR20716 W D Yes Strongly Recommended 2 x Units 1 & 2, 1 x Units 3 & 4 (AI) Beauty Certificate III in Make-Up (VCE VET) SHB30215 F D Yes Strongly Recommended Units 1-4 (BC) Building Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (VCE VET) 3 22338VIC D S A No*** Strongly Recommended 2 x Units 1 & 2, 1 x Units 3 & 4 (AI) Community Certificate III in Community Services (Incorporates CHC22015) (VCE VET) 1 CHC32015 F D Yes Strongly Recommended Mandatory 120 hrs Units 1 & 2, 3 x Units 3 & 4 (ASA) Service Early Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and care (Partial Completion) CHC30113 F No*** Mandatory 120 hrs Units 1 & 2, 2 x Units 3 & 4 (BC) Childhood Education Certificate III in Education Support 1 CHC30213 F D No*** Mandatory 50 hrs p.a. Units 1-4 Block Credit (BC) Electrical Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (VCE VET) 2 UEE22011 F D Yes Strongly Recommended 3 x Units 1 & 2, 1 x Units 3 & 4 (AI) Engineering Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Trades Pathway 22470VIC F Yes Strongly Recommended Units 1-4 Block Credit (BC) Robotics Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Robotics and Digital Fabrication Pathway 22470VIC D Yes Strongly Recommended Units 1-4 Block Credit (BC) Equine Certificate III II in Equine Studies (VCE VET) 22513VIC O Yes Mandatory 40 hrs 4 x Units 1 & 2, Units 3 & 4 (ASA) Hair Certificate II in Salon Assistant (VCE VET) SHB20216 F D Yes Mandatory 40 hrs 4 x Units 1 & 2 Hospitality Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (VCE VET)SIT20416 F D Yes Strongly Recommended 2 x Units 1 & 2, Units 3 & 4 (ASA) IT Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (VCE VET) ICT30115 ICT30118 FO D No*** Strongly Recommended 3 x Units 1 & 2, 1 x Units 3 & 4 (AI) Plumbing Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship) 3 22304VIC W D No*** Strongly Recommended 2 x Units 1 & 2, Units 3 & 4 (ASA) Sport & Rec Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (VCE VET) 1 SIS30115 A Yes Strongly Recommended 3 x Units 1 & 2, Units 3 & 4 (ASA) 2021 VETDSS Course Guide Tourism Certificate III in Tourism SIS30116 SIT30116 F Strongly Recommended Units 1-4 (BC) D Docker St, Wangaratta F Fryers St, Shepparton O Online with compulsory on-campus workshops (AI) = ATAR Increment: 10% of the fourth study score in the primary four scaled studies. N S T (BC) = Block Credits: Amount of credits is based on certificate level and completed UoC’s. (Refer to VCAA TSC rules.) GOTAFE NCN Health Seymour Tone Rd, Wangaratta (ASA) = ATAR Scored Assessment: The study score contributes to the ATAR, one of the best four studies or as a fifth or sixth study. W William Orr, Shepparton B Benalla A Archer St, Shepparton 16 17
Emily Kraft St Mary of the Angels Secondary College Animal Studies “I like that my course is online because I can work on it in my own time, with weekly webinars if I have any questions. There is ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies All students must have turned 15 by February also opportunity for work placement, which (VCE VET)(Online with compulsory 1st 2020 and have a keen interest in animal has lead me to a casual job at a boarding workshops) care and welfare, students need to be kennel. The animal studies course has observant, organised and willing to undertake also opened doors for future studies at a wide variety of practical tasks including Campus Online with *compulsory cleaning and disinfection duties. It is strongly University to become a Vet nurse. workshops (Tone Rd) recommended that students have a current As a year 12 student studying VCE, Materials Fee Year 1 $315, Year 2 $315 tetanus immunisation. animal studies is like my fifth subject but Includes uniform and practical Career Opportunities online. It has fitted in well and given me skills workshops more opportunity to study subjects I am • Animal Technician interested in.” Description • Veterinary Nurse The companion animal industry provides a • Veterinary Technologist rich and rewarding career path for people • Animal Groomer who have a passion for animals. • Animal Trainer The Animal Studies program has been • Pet Services or Retail Business Manager designed as an entry point for students • Captive Animal Keeper looking for a career in the animal care • Animal Control Officer / Ranger industry. Students will learn about working safely in the companion animal industry and providing industry standard care to companion animals including; health, welfare nutrition, enrichment and much more ensuring a great start to their career in the animal care industry. VCE Credit Information Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for Certificate II in Animal Studies *Compulsory Practical Skills Workshops may be eligible for an increment towards There are 3 compulsory practical skills their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of workshops that students must attend. the primary four). The increment is awarded These workshops are held in the first week by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre of each school holidays and students are (VTAC). given a choice of days to attend. Year 2 Further information on the ATAR can be found workshops are held on Monday and Friday on the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au. The and Year 1 workshops are held on Tuesday, VCE VET Animal Studies program does not Wednesday & Thursday. offer scored assessment. The purpose of the workshops are to: Personal Requirements • Provide students with strategies for You will learn to handle animals with working safely with animals confidence and patience, and it is advised • Expose students to a variety of animals you are free from allergies aggravated found in the industry 2021 VETDSS Course Guide by animal hair, fur, feathers and dust. • Prepare for structured workplace You will have good communication and learning organisational skills, and be able to work as • Meet staff and fellow students part of a team. • Complete practical assessment tasks GOTAFE 18 19
Allied Health Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Shepparton Students Students are required to undertake 120 Theory: • GV Health, Graham St hours of SWL as part of this 2 year program. • GOTAFE Campus, Fryers St SWL is mandatory, organised by GOTAFE Placement: • GV Health, Graham St staff ( excluding Seymour campus ) for participating students and largely integrated within the delivery model. Moira Students HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health This program is targeted at Years 10-12 at the Students undertake theory and SWL classes Theory: • Moira Education House Assistance (VCE VET) (Incorporates Cobram, Wangaratta, Benalla and Seymour on alternative weeks. All 1st year cohorts HLT33115) Campuses and Year 11 & 12 in Shepparton. Placement: • NCN Health Cobram, will commence SWL in Term 2 of their first Students undertaking this program must Numurkah and Nathalia year. Students are responsible for their own have up to date immunisations and/ transport to participating health facilities. Campuses Shepparton, Wangaratta, or be willing to update these as required. SWL must be organised with the school Benalla Students Benalla, Seymour & Students who do not complete immunisation Cobram under a Structured Workplace Learning Theory: • GOTAFE Campus, Samaria Rd requirements by March 2021 jeopardise their Agreement, and must be completed place in the program. Students must be able Placement: • Benalla Health Materials Fee Year 1 $365, Year 2 $300 by October of each year. Students will to get to campus and placement locations to 35-53 Coster St Benalla Year 1 includes GOTAFE shirt undertake activities during placement to • Cooinda Village and Year 2 includes medical participate and are expected to commit for contribute to their assessments and must the two year duration of the program. 1-35 Kilfeera Rd Benalla terminology text book complete the competencies housed in the Career Opportunities Clinical Experience Record Book. Description Wangaratta Students • Wards Assistant Work within the health sector provides many Theory: • GOTAFE Campus, Docker St opportunities across a diverse range of • Theatre Technician Placement: • Northeast Health occupations including nursing, allied health, • Registered Nurse (RN) 25-46 Green St Wangaratta patient care and support, ward assistant • Enrolled Nurse (EN) and orderly. This dual qualification covers • Community Service worker Seymour Students a large range of work roles, which provide • Aged Care Worker assistance to health professionals. This Theory: • GOTAFE Campus, Wallis St program involves work in direct client care • Disability Worker Placement: Various placement providers host under supervision. Students will be awarded • Allied Health Worker students both qualifications by GOTAFE on completion • Children’s Services Worker of this program. The Units completed as part of this program may also provide credit Jacob Tabone towards further courses. VCE Credit Information Assumption College Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Health must undertake scored “I’d heard about this course through friends assessment for the purpose of achieving a at school and it always seemed like a really study score. This study score can contribute appealing way to learn practical skills in directly to the ATAR, either as one of the a healthcare environment. I have already student’s best four studies (the primary four) learnt how to communicate with a variety of or as a fifth or sixth study. people from culturally diverse backgrounds and have started learning about infection Pre-entry Requirements control. Students will be required to apply online The teachers are very understanding and to enter this program - application links always put time aside to help us understand are available via your school VET/Careers the theory. I am looking forward to Coordinator. All elements of the application completing practical work experience in both 2021 VETDSS Course Guide process must be provided in order to be an aged care and hospital setting to further considered for this program. Students who develop my skills. proceed into Stage 2 will be required to This course will help me to get a head start in attend an interview and may be requested the healthcare industry. I am planning to use to provide additional supporting documents. my experience at TAFE and placement as a Program numbers are capped. pathway into a nursing degree at university GOTAFE after I finish school.” 20 21
Art & Design CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Career Opportunities Fundamentals (Partial Completion) • Graphic Designer • Visual Artist Campuses Shepparton • Desktop Publisher Wangaratta • Graphic Illustrator • Product Designer Materials Fee Year 1 $335, Year 2 $335 • Interior Decorator • Industrial Designer Description • Arts Project Worker The creative industries sector includes • Arts Administrator design skills for application in; advertising, marketing, product design, graphic design, • Alternative Creative Conceptualiser architecture and interior design, landscape design, visual and performing arts. This program is designed to develop and enhance creative skills and concepts through practical tasks that combine traditional Visual and Graphic Art practice with computer design technology. Digital imaging and digital design principles are a major focus of the program. Units within this qualification may provide credit towards further courses of study. Jan Donaldson GOTAFE Art & Design Trainer VCE Credit Information Where available a Unit 3 and 4 sequence will be awarded on satisfactory completion of a minimum of 180 nominal hours at AQF level “As an artist and teacher, it has been a III, according to the guidelines published by pleasure to guide and mentor numerous the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment VETDSS students over the years. Authority (VCAA). VTAC may award students Emma Kirschner Creating a friendly and stimulating who receive Units 3 and 4 sequence through Wanganui Park Secondary College environment for students to explore the Block Credit Recognition an increment (10% creative processes, as well as their own of the lowest study score of the primary four) talents, is a priority. towards their ATAR. For students enrolled in a “Three best things I love about studying at VCE program, the amount of credit they are GOTAFE is first, the people. I have met some It is a privilege to encourage each student eligible for will be calculated and recorded incredible people who have inspired me and help them to develop their own unique on VASS. to ‘Colour outside the lines’ turning what I styles and voice through the production of thought was a dead end into a new branch their artworks. Personal Requirements of ideas. The benefits of receiving art education are People with creative flair as well as an Secondly, I love the freedom of being able far reaching and are essential preparation appreciation of visual and product design to be yourself both inside the classroom for future successes. These benefits would be well suited to working in this area. include critical skills such as, creativity, 2021 VETDSS Course Guide with the other people around you but also in the work you do. Feeling comfortable in the collaboration, confidence, cultural environment has allowed my confidence to awareness and empathy and critical shine though the work that I produce. thinking. And thirdly, the opportunities to do and see Through the activities they explore, things that I haven’t experienced before is not students are able to hone their critical only a great learning experience but can also thinking and creativity, while learning inspire me and the work that I produce. “ how to better work with others; vital 23 components of learning.” 22
Automotive AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Personal Requirements Vocational Preparation (VCE VET) Automotive studies will be suited to those who like practical activities involving dismantling Campuses Shepparton and rebuilding auto parts. You will enjoy working with hand tools. This trade requires Wangaratta you to be good at technical activities and Materials Fee Year 1 $120, Year 2 $120 have problem-solving skills and be constantly willing to update your knowledge with further Description training. A career in the automotive industry allows you Career Opportunities to work in a specialist trade area providing • Auto electrician a secure future with great potential for self employment. If you’re looking for an • Engine reconditioner apprenticeship in the automotive trades, this • Mechanic program may give you an advantage over • Motorsport technician other applicants. • Panel beater Combining theory and practical training, this • Pit crew program will teach you how to use workplace tools and equipment and dismantle and assemble engines. Gain skills in dismantling and assembling carburettors, fuel pumps and transmissions, and in basic automotive electrical tasks. This program will provide sound basic skill development whilst you decide if you wish to pursue a career in light or heavy vehicles, marine or motorcycles, or agricultural or mobile plant. Bill Evans GOTAFE Automotive Trainer VCE Credit Information Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for AUR20716 Certificate II in “I really believe in the VETDSS course as it Automotive Vocational Preparation may allows students an opportunity to sample be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the Mackenzie Hughes trades in an isolated environment and allows them to make an informed decision, is this primary four). The increment is awarded Alpine Truss PTY LTD trade right for me? by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Further information can be found on We are really a bridge between school and the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au. The the real working world and I feel this helps “I enrolled into the Cert II in Automotive with the transition from school to work, as VCE VET Automotive program does not offer VETDSS program in 2018 it was great being scored assessment. sometimes it can be a real culture shock able to learn about a variety of skills and and/or a very steep learning curve. In actually put them into practice in the addition, if a student completes 1 year of a 2021 VETDSS Course Guide workshop. I would totally recommend the trade with VETDSS and its not right for them, VETDSS Automotive program to any of my they can enrol in another preferable trade in friends and anyone that is thinking of working the following year and sample that for a year in the Automotive industry or even if they are if need be. just interested in getting those basic skills that everyone should know like ‘changing a I also teach light vehicle apprentices and a GOTAFE tyre’. I am now undertaking a diesel mechanic lot of our VETDSS students come back to us apprenticeship locally which is great. ” as apprentices.” 24 25
Belinda Evans Owner, Gloss Hair & Beauty Shepparton Beauty “The VETDSS course gives students a fantastic introduction to the Hair Industry, it provides them with all the skills necessary to step into SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up Personal Requirements the workplace as either a Salon assistant or apprentice. It provides a real advantage (VCE VET) Students well suited to this profession are when I’m looking for an employee. often artistic, have good colour perception, Campuses Shepparton patience, tact, good communication skills and In the hair industry you are dealing with hand-eye co-ordination. Participants will be many different people and personalities, Wangaratta well groomed with excellent personal hygiene, good communication skills and social skills Materials Fee Year 1 $860, Year 2 $505 posture and body language. They will possess are essential as we do a lot of talking. You Year 1 includes tanning kit, a responsible attitude to work and excellent definitely need to be a team player, we are make-up kit, GOTAFE shirt & customer service to work in our operating always helping one another as much as we apron and text book. beauty salon. can. Year 2 includes:lash extension kit and mannequin. Career Opportunities The Hair Industry provides amazing *Please note: no material opportunities to those who are willing to put • Make-up Artist refunds available. in the hard work. Hairdressing takes a lot of • Beautician practice to build your skills and also your Description • Salon Owner confidence. • Salon Manager Careers in the Beauty Industry can include: The days are packed with loads of • Makeup Artists - apply makeup to fashion conversation, creativity and working within a and photographic models, actors and team. No two services are the same so there other performers involved in stage, is a lot of variety in work from day-to-day. film and television productions, as well Best of all we get to make people feel good as brides and other clients for special about themselves.” occasions. Dharma Shaw • Cosmetic Consultant - advises on, Business owner, past VETDSS student and demonstrates the correct use of cosmetics. They classify skin types (normal, dry or oily), taking into account “My time at GOTAFE started when I was doing a customer’s age, facial structure and the VETDSS beauty course through school. colouring. I loved making people feel better about themselves and having that one-one learning • Beauty Therapists - apply face and body with the trainer. treatments, and provide advice on skin The GOTAFE staff make you want to be there care. and they make time for you to help with • Body Artist - decorate or modify the face anything you need with your course. or body of their clients using techniques Going to GOTAFE will be the best decision that such as tattooing and piercing. you will ever make, making lifelong friends, This program provides an entry level learning things that you would never get the qualification for a career in the beauty chance to anywhere else. I have had the best industry by developing fundamental skills experiences over the 4 years that I have been and knowledge. at GOTAFE. I have started my only little business with VCE Credit Information my diploma of beauty therapy. From waxing Students who complete this program will services, to product recommendations, 2021 VETDSS Course Guide be eligible for units 1 and 2, and a unit 3 and everything I had learnt over the course of the 4 sequence. Students who receive a Units 4 years, I have used in my everyday life. The 3 and 4 sequence may be eligible for an trainers have been in the industry for years, so increment towards their ATAR (10% of the they know everything. lowest of the primary four). The class you are in, by the end you are more GOTAFE like family. I made the best decision to start the TEC program, it has changed my whole life!” 26 27
Building Phoebe White Seymour Flexible Learning Centre “I’ve always wanted to work as a tradie since I was a little kid. Most of my family 22338VIC Certificate II in Building and You will enjoy manual labour and working members have followed a trade pathway Construction Pre-Apprenticeship outdoors. A sound foundation in maths is and that is something I hope to do after (VCE VET) (Partial Completion) advantageous for building calculations used finishing school and VETDSS Building & to order and calculate material quantities, Construction. work to plans, calculate angles, and quote Campuses Shepparton I really like how hands on this course has jobs. Students should be able to work at Wangaratta been. We were able to jump into the work heights and in all weather conditions, be Seymour really quickly and I have already learnt able to follow written instructions, have good so many new things like how to clean, hand eye coordination and be free from Materials Fee Year 1 $300, Year 2 $200 maintain and safely use a variety of power allergies to dust. Year 1 Includes CI card tools. I am looking forward to learning how Career Opportunities to construct and install basic door, window Description and wall frames.” • Bricklayer • Plasterer This course focuses on Carpentry within • Builder • Stonemason the Building and Construction industry. • Carpenter • Tiler Carpenters work with wood to construct, install and maintain buildings. This course • Glazier will give you some basic fundamental skills and knowledge to support a job application for an apprenticeship in Carpentry, Joinery, Furnishing or the other Trades. Pat O’Donohue The course will assist you with work readiness, GOTAFE Building Trainer communication, hand skills and knowledge of work ethics. Some of the course units will assist students in trades include scaffolding, “I teach Certificate II and Certificate IV in work from plans and specifications, building Building but my favourite is the VET program. structures, working with angles, marking out We get a very diverse range of learners each and cutting, using saws, chisels, power tools, year with skill levels ranging from almost fitting hinges, locks etc. none all the way up to very competent. We Upon successful completion of this course, put a lot of effort into treating the course students may be entitled to some credit into like a workplace so that what the students their Certificate III. learning is not just relevant to the Building and Construction industry but equips them to VCE Credit Information participate in any field. Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for the VCE VET Building and One of the greatest rewards of the job is Construction program may be eligible for seeing the rapid development in hand skills an increment towards their ATAR (10% of and confidence that happens in the first the lowest study score of the primary four). term. In some cases the students have never The increment is awarded by the Victorian held a wood working tool before so it is great Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). to see them connect the dots and produce their first project. Another big plus for me is For further information visit www.vtac.edu.au to see some of them come back to TAFE as The VCE VET Building and Construction apprentices, not just as carpenters, but in any 2021 VETDSS Course Guide program does not offer scored assessment. one of the half a dozen trades. Or running into Personal Requirements them in the street and finding out they have a job in a completely unrelated field and Building suits people who have good learning that what they did at TAFE helped set communication skills, organisational ability them on the path they are now on. and are good at technical activities. GOTAFE I see my time at TAFE as a reward for doing the hard yards over 30 years in the Building industry.” 28 29
Community Servives CHC32015 Certificate III in Community attend an interview and may be requested Services (VCE VET) to provide additional supporting documents. (Incorporates CHC22015) Program numbers are capped. This program is targeted at Years 10-12 at the Cobram, Wangaratta, Benalla and Seymour Campuses Shepparton Campuses and Year 11 & 12 in Shepparton. Wangaratta Students undertaking this program must have up to date immunisations and/ Materials Fee Year 1 $250, Year 2 $150 Year 1 includes - GOTAFE polo or be willing to update these as required. & First Aid Students who do not complete immunisation requirements by March 2021 jeopardise their place in the program. Students must be able Note: This course requires an application process to get to campus and placement locations to participate and are expected to commit for Description the two year duration of the program. The Certificate III in Community Services qualification gives you an introduction Career Opportunities into the Community Services sector and • Community • Care Service its broad range of services. It provides Services Workers Employee Diana Millsteed an ideal pathway into Certificate IV level • Personal Care • Home Community qualifications within community services Assistant Care Worker GOTAFE Health Trainer/ VETDSS Coordinator such as early childhood, aged care and • Support Worker community services work. This qualification may be used as a pathway “The VETDSS Health program is a unique qualification into community services work. opportunity for students to engage in a The course provides a broad base which program that enables them to fast track touches on particular streams of Community a career in various aspects of the Health Service work to assist students in their industry. future selection of a targeted stream in the Students learn a range of fundamental skills Community Services Sector eg Aged Care, in both a theoretical and a practical form Children Services, Disability etc. that are valuable regardless of which area of VCE Credit Information Healthcare they choose to enter. Students wishing to receive an ATAR VETDSS Health students are job ready. They contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of graduate with two Nationally recognized VCE VET Community Services may undertake qualifications. Allied Health Assistant and scored assessment for the purpose of Health Services Assistant are jobs that achieving a study score. This study score can Cara Gabutan students can enter immediately after contribute directly to the primary four or as a Euroa Secondary College graduating . fifth or sixth study. Many students have articulated into higher Students who undertaken an additional Units “One of the best things about studying at education, some are currently undertaking 3 and 4 sequence unscored, may be eligible GOTAFE is that it divides your week. The and some completed a Diploma or Bachelor for an increment towards their ATAR. (10% of classroom environment isn’t stressful, and I 2021 VETDSS Course Guide of Nursing, are studying a Bachelor of the lowest study score of the primary four). feel comfortable talking with my trainer if you Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and even have an issues. Not only will GOTAFE educate Pre-entry Requirements Exercise physiology, all because they you but the trainers help you understand discovered a passion and followed their Students will be required to apply online more about the career you choose to be in dreams as a result of doing this course. to enter this program - application links and what it would be like as a day-to-day job. are available via your school VET/Careers I would recommend to any student who Coordinator. All elements of the application It’s a great opportunity to have better wants to explore the possibility of a career process must be provided in order to be chances of getting your dream job and in the Healthcare industry to do the VETDSS considered for this program. Students who learning about something you love once a 30 Health course.” proceed into Stage 2 will be required to week. ”
Early Childhood Education CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Pre-entry Requirements CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Pre-entry Requirements Childhood Education and care Students will be required to apply online Support (Partial Completion) Students will be required to apply online (Partial Completion) to enter this program - application links to enter this program - application links are available via your school VET/Careers Campuses Shepparton are available via your school VET/Careers Coordinator. All elements of the application Coordinator. All elements of the application Campuses Shepparton Wangaratta process must be provided in order to be process must be provided in order to be Materials Fee Year 1 $390, Year 2 $200 considered for this program. Students who Materials Fee Year 1 $340, Year 2 $185 considered for this program. Students who Year 1 includes First Aid, polo proceed into Stage 2 will be required to Year 1 includes First Aid proceed into Stage 2 will be required to shirt and excursions sit additional testing and/or interview(s) sit additional testing and/or interview(s) and will be requested to provide additional Note: This course requires an application process and will be requested to provide additional Note: This course requires an application process supporting documents. Program numbers supporting documents. Program numbers are capped. Description are capped. Description Career Opportunities Education Support staff are employed Career Opportunities The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education • Early Childhood Educator as assistants in public and independent and Care provides students with the skills • Aboriginal and/or • Literacy Worker schools and community education settings • Out of School Hours Care assistant Torres Strait Islander • Language Worker and knowledge required to be a professional to support the care, education, learning team member in an Early Childhood Service. • Recreational Assistant Education Worker and supervision of students. They may also • Teacher Aide Skills students will learn include building • Nanny be required to provide organisational and • Support Worker • Education Assistant respectful and reciprocal relationships with • Family Day carer administrative assistance to teachers and • Education Assistant • Home Tutor children, families and community; managing administration staff. (special needs) and guiding children’s behaviour, an The Certificate III in Education Support understanding of legal and ethical dilemmas provides students with the knowledge and and providing engaging environments that skills required to provide assistance to supports children’s learning. teachers and students under supervision. The Certificate III in Early Childhood Students will learn how to support the Education and Care provides a pathway into behaviour and learning of children and the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood young people, including students from education and Care. other cultures and those with disabilities and additional needs. They will learn how to VCE Credit Information implement education programs designed Credit into the VCE or VCAL: Units 1 and 2 by others and contribute to the organisation level, and two Units 3 and 4 sequences. and management of the classroom, while gaining insight into legislative, policy and Mandatory placement industrial requirements. 60hr per year mandatory placement is required in a regulated Early Childhood Jess Bogdan The Certificate III in Education Support provides a pathway into the Certificate IV in Sarah Gillespie service (120hrs over 2 years). Yarrawonga P-12 Secondary College St Mary of the Angels Secondary College Education Support. VCE Credit Information “At GOTAFE it isn’t just all bookwork, you also get “What I like most about studying Early “One of the best things about studying at Where available a Unit 3 and 4 sequence will to learn with fun activities. You actually get to go Childhood Education Care at GOTAFE, is how out into GOTAFE is that schools anditexperience divides your week. The first-hand what it I am learning to help with the development be awarded on satisfactory completion of a classroom would be like to be a teachers aid. and environment isn’t stressful, of infants, toddlers and pre-school children. I minimum of 180 nominal hours at AQF level ItI feel comfortable talking with my andtrainer gain lifeif 2021 VETDSS Course Guide III, according to the guidelines published by is a chance to learn new things love the idea of knowing that I can help them you have lessons an issues you would or complaints. not normally Not only learn at school, and reach milestones and watch them grow. I the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). VTAC may award students best of all, YOU get to choose what course youhelp will GOTAFE educate you but the trainers do also love the hands-on learning I was able you understand based on what youmore about are the career passionate about.you to do during work placement at the local who receive Units 3 and 4 sequence through choose I might notto be in want to and go towhat it would university like away straight as a kindergarten; I was seeing what we were Block Credit Recognition an increment (10% but because I have day-to-day job. during school, done this course learning.” of the lowest study score of the primary four). GOTAFE when It’s I leave a great I feel like I have opportunity the knowledge to have and better chances experience that will help me become of getting your dream job and learning about a teachers aid and maybe one day a teacher. something you love once a week. ” Through my experience I have gained confidence 32 33 and made many lifelong friends.”
Electrical Rhys Cottrell Employer, Cottrells Electrical “The Pre-apprenticeship VETDSS programs provide students with a taste for the industry UEE22011 Certificate II in Personal Requirements and an insight into what they will be in for Electrotechnology (VCE VET) You should have a genuine interest in should they pursue Electro as a career (Career Start) electrical work if you want to undertake this pathway. As an employer this is beneficial course. You will be required to problem solve for me as I could potentially employ knowing in potentially dangerous situations, have that they have the prior knowledge and basic Campuses Shepparton an eye for detail and will work in a range of practical skills that give them a good head Wangaratta start for their apprenticeship. physical environments. Materials Fee Year 1 $300, Year 2 $200 You will enjoy mathematical and technical A typical day as a ‘sparky’ generally starts Year 1 includes CI Card activities with an aptitude for electronics pretty early and often requires a bit of travel and mechanics. Studying physics and going from job to job. You need to be well Note: This course requires an application process higher level maths at school may be seen prepared and work to timelines and there is as advantageous. You will possess good generally a lot of interaction with clients and Description hand eye coordination and eyesight and be staff. All in all it’s a great career and I would a logical thinker with diagnostic ability. Good highly recommend it to anyone looking to This course provides training in basic communication skills to deal with the public pursue it as their career pathway.” electrical theory, electrical workshop and physical fitness are important. You will practices, identify and select appropriate be comfortable working with heights and in components and accessories, use of hand confined spaces. and power tools and an overview of the Electrotechnology industry and the range of Career Opportunities occupations within it eg. Electrician, Electrical • Electrician Mechanic or Fitter, Electrical Instrumentation, • Electrical Contractor Electrical Linesperson, Refrigeration Mechanic. • Electrical Lineworker The course has been designed for people • Refrigeration Mechanic who want to enter the electrical field or to prepare people for entry into an electrical apprenticeship. If you gain an apprenticeship in the electrical field after successfully completing this course the schooling component of the training may be reduced. VCE Credit Information Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Electrical Industry may be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four). Entry Requirements This course has a pre-entry test requirement Jack Mitchell that will be scheduled in the later part of Cottrells Electrical the year. Sample resources can be sent to students to prepare for their tests. 2021 VETDSS Course Guide “GOTAFE gives you the chance to try different things before you commit to something you may not want to do prior to doing the course, and it shows you parts of the job you may not have thought we’re involved. My studies GOTAFE contributed a lot to getting my current job as it taught me the basics I need to know and on work experience I already had those skills 34 from the course.” 35
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