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SECONDARY
SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
GUIDE
2021
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We know each young person learns in their own way.
Our youth programs are designed to grow your
independence and give you the skills to discover
your dream job. They’re an alternative to VCE,
designed to spark your interests and help you
succeed with your studies.
So, whether you want to learn practical skills through
further study, move into an apprenticeship or take
the first steps towards your career, talk to us today.
We’ll create a Holmesglen experience to match.
Our study options for younger learners:
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Delivered to Secondary School Students
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
• Developing Independence Programs
For more information:
T: 1300 639 888 VET, Developing Independence
Programs and all other enquiries
T: 03 9209 5477 VCAL at Moorabbin campus
T: 03 9564 6457 VCAL at Glen Waverley campus
WELCOME TO YOUR
HOLMESGLEN JOURNEY,
AND MORE...
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (VET)
WHAT IS VET?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is Length
hands-on education that is ideal for secondary VET courses generally run over two years, with classes held one
students who are completing their VCE or VCAL day or afternoon a week during school terms.
and want to gain practical skills in specific
industries or trades. Prerequisites
To enrol in a VET course you must be older than 14 years
At Holmesglen, you can choose VET Delivered and 10 months, and be enrolled as a full-time student in a
to Secondary School Students courses from: secondary school.
· Building and construction
· Business Study type
· Health sciences You will study with us on campus, where you will experience
· Hospitality what it’s like after high school. Assessment is competency
· IT based, not ‘graded’.
and more.
What you will get
When you complete your VET Delivered to Secondary School
Students course, you are awarded a nationally recognised
certificate qualification. Some VET courses contribute directly to
your ATAR score, and others offer block credit towards your VCE.
WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY A VET SUBJECT?
Flexibility Gives you work experience and Your pathway into further study
VET Delivered to Secondary School job opportunities sooner Many VET Delivered to Secondary
Students programs are completed together The practical focus of the programs mean School Students programs offer
with your VCE or VCAL studies, allowing you have the opportunity to learn the defined school pathways into our
you to receive different perspectives and skills and gain the knowledge needed to certificates, diplomas and degrees.
different types of learning. pursue your dream career, before starting
further study at TAFE or university, if that
is the next step for you.
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VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF
APPLIED LEARNING (VCAL)
WHAT IS VCAL? STUDY PATHWAYS
VCAL is your year 11 and 12 at Holmesglen instead of
secondary school.
AFTER VCAL
At Holmesglen’s Vocational College, our goal is for you to
experience a positive learning environment, feel a sense
of belonging, achieve personal growth and success, and VCAL
have future opportunities. Intermediate (Year 11)
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a
practical option for students in Years 11 and 12; and like
VCE, VCAL is a recognised senior secondary qualification. VCAL
Senior (Year 12)
The flexibility of the VCAL program enables students to
design a study program that suits their interests and
learning needs.
Studying VCAL at Holmesglen Vocational College
is a proven successful pathway to further study,
apprenticeships, or straight into employment. Further study
• Certificate II/III/IV Pre-apprenticeship,
• Diploma apprenticeship
• Advanced Diploma or traineeship
• Degree
Your career / employment
WHY CHOOSE VCAL?
It’s practical There are proven pathways Plus, early admission opportunities
You’ll learn all your subjects through It’s easy to move from completing your Traditional secondary schooling isn’t
projects, in and out of the classroom. VCAL studies to an apprenticeship or for everyone. You can exit from your
Each week you’ll spend at least two further study. You’ll have access to the secondary school and start your VCAL
whole days trying out a range of same facilities and teachers as other Intermediate program after finishing
trades and career-focused courses. Holmesglen students, meaning you’re a Year 10 (at 16 years of age). Or, you
step ahead of where you would have been can join us for VCAL Senior for your
if you’d chosen VCE. final year of schooling.
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Duol, along
with nine of his
classmates, were
part of the pilot group
for an integrated practical
placement program with
The Royal Children’s Hospital.
“If you want to achieve what I’ve done, try
your hardest, work very hard and strive for
the very best, and enjoy the journey.”
Duol Thiep
Holmesglen Library Officer
22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education graduate
Completing a developing independence program and
participating in The Royal Children’s Hospital practical
placement program helped Duol secure a paid internship as
Holmesglen’s Library Officer.
Duol came to explore his study options and develop future
career opportunities. During his studies, he gained a wide range
of academic and social skills, which included cooking, gardening
and art.
As a Library Officer, Duol provides customer service to current
learners. His roles include assisting students with computers
and printing, helping them find study rooms, and processing and
labelling new books.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR VET
How do I enrol?
You can only enrol in these VET programs through your school.
Contact your VET coordinator or careers advisor.
When do applications close?
We give priority to applications received by Friday 30 October 2020.
Late applications will be accepted but positions are not guaranteed.
Please note that classes run subject to student numbers.
What happens after I apply?
If your application is successful, you will be contacted at a later date by the respective department.
A contract will be sent to your school four weeks after classes commence.
HOW TO APPLY FOR VCAL
How do I enrol?
You apply through the course page on the Holmesglen website, then Holmesglen staff will contact you to
organise your interview and pre-training assessments.
There is a large variety of industry choices that you will get to choose from, as part of your VCAL studies.
During your interview, you’ll choose one stream for each semester from a list of industries that interest you.
When do applications close?
You can apply all the way up to the course start date.
What happens after I apply?
You accept your Letter of Offer, register for classes and pay your fees. If we are not the right alternative
pathway for you, we will assist you to find one that is.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER VET OR VCAL?
Our pathways at Holmesglen are designed to help you achieve your goals, whether you want to study further
or get straight into the workforce.
VET
DELIVERED TO
SECONDARY further study further study
SCHOOL
STUDENTS
VCAL AT ADVANCED DIPLOMA
HOLMESGLEN CERTIFICATE I, II, III DIPLOMA
VOCATIONAL DEGREE
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP
COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE IV
HOLMESGLEN’S
DEVELOPING
INDEPENDENCE
Your career Your career Your career
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VET
DELIVERED TO SECONDARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS
Our Programs for Secondary School Students give
you the chance to explore your future study options
while you’re still at school.
So whether you want to learn the practical
skills to grow your career options, move into an
apprenticeship, or even explore something entirely
new, VET Delivered to Secondary School Students
could be right for you.
We have courses across a range of study areas:
| Arts and Design
| Building and Construction
| Business and Finance
| Community and Health Sciences
| Computing and IT
| Early Childhood Education
| Horticulture and Environment
| Hospitality, Tourism and Events
| Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing
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CONTACT
W: holmesglen.edu.au
T: 1300 639 888
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ARTS AND DESIGN
CERTIFICATE III IN DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
CUA30715 Part time (2 years) February Chadstone Wed 1.30pm - 5pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Design industry roles.
Overview: Supported by encouraging, industry experienced teachers, you will be introduced to a
wide variety of drawing materials and techniques when producing finished design pieces using the
Adobe suite of products, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Throughout the course you will create illustrations, both manually and digitally, explore layout and
typography, learn digital photography and how to apply colour in a variety of contexts.
On successful completion of this course, you will have prepared a folio of design projects, learnt
how to present them professionally and participated in an exhibition of your work.
“I have learnt an
CERTIFICATE III IN SCREEN AND MEDIA
astounding amount
CUA31015 Part time (2 years) February Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
about the industry.”
Wed 1.30pm-5.30pm Emma Ocic
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student. MST20616 Certificate II in Applied
Fashion Design and Technology
Career opportunities: Entry-level employment in multimedia industry.
Overview: In the first year of this course, you will learn to follow a design process, produce and Emma helped design garments for a
prepare images, and collect and generate content. special runway event held at one of
These skills will be used to develop media for print and screen, and create interactive applications our community festivals. She aspires
using the Adobe CS5 suite of products, specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash. to create custom and ready-to-wear
garments incorporating 100%
You will complete projects including a DL postcard, DVD slip cover, disc label, HTML newsletter,
sustainable and recycled fabrics.
HTML website, Flash animation, Flash video, Flash website, and group website (Flash and HTML).
In the second year, you will enhance your design skills by exploring layout and typography. You will
develop visual literacy through maintaining a visual diary and learn about writing styles for varying
multimedia content.
You will develop a game using Flash Actionscript and learn the basics of digital composing using
After Effects. You will also complete several projects, including logo development and corporate
identity, Illustrator Portrait, an advertising pitch (group exercise), a Flash game, Flash digital
portfolio and After Effects video sequence.
In addition, you will spend time at the end of the course preparing for the multimedia exam.
CERTIFICATE II IN PRINTING AND GRAPHIC ARTS (GENERAL)
ICP20115 Full time (12 weeks) February Chadstone
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a digital printer, lithographic printer,
flexographic printer, gravure printer, graphic communications.
Overview: This course provides secondary school students insights into the printing industry
and provides the skills and knowledge needed for digital printing. It covers basic design, digital
photography, customer service, digital printing systems and processes.
CERTIFICATE III IN INTERIOR DECORATION RETAIL SERVICES
MSF31013 Part time (2 years) February Chadstone
Wed 1.30pm-5pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Further study in interior design and decoration.
Overview: This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills in secondary school
students required for the selection and coordination of interior furnishings and finishes in the
decoration of domestic and commercial interiors. You will study interior decoration and learn the
practical skills and knowledge required to plan and implement creative design and decoration
solutions for a variety of interior environments. You will also learn skills in computing, Google
SketchUp, presentation methods, soft furnishings, hard material application, colour theory
and application.
You will have the opportunity to use Adobe design software throughout the program. You will create
a folio of design work for art and design courses at tertiary level.
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VET Delivered to Secondary School
Students programs offer an ideal ARTS AND DESIGN
pathway to further VET studies.
CERTIFICATE II IN APPLIED FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that almost 90% of VET
graduates were satisfied with the overall MST20616 Part time (2 years) July St Kilda Road Wed 1.30pm -5pm
quality of training?*
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: This course is a starting point if you are interested in further study and a
career in the fashion design field, in a variety of different areas. These can include fashion design,
pattern making and drafting, production, marketing or styling.
Overview: You will learn how to create fashion illustrations, both by hand and digitally, put
together colour and fabric proposals, draft patterns and sew garments. You will learn all these
skills in purpose built, industry standard facilities, and on the latest industrial equipment, taught
by industry professionals. If you love fashion, working with fabric and design and would like to
progress to a career in the fashion industry, this course would be a perfect starting point.
*NCVER VET Graduate Completion of this course will provide you with a folio of fashion design work suitable for use
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at interview for a variety of fashion design courses from certificate, through to diploma and
degree level.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
CERTIFICATE II IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP (CARPENTRY)
22338VIC Part time (2 years) February Chadstone
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as an apprentice carpenter, trades
assistant in the building industry, labourer.
Overview: During the course you will gain experience in using hand and power tools, and learn
a wide range of carpentry skills, including how to install windows and doors, wall framing, interior
fixing and roofing.
This course opens up employment opportunities in the building construction and building design
industries by providing the skills and knowledge you need for the carpentry and building trades.
Delivered over two years to students currently enrolled in senior secondary school, the duration
of the qualification allows students to achieve a partial completion while completing their normal
secondary school studies.
The program is delivered face-to-face for four hours per week for 30 weeks per year. In year one,
students will also undertake two full days to complete their construction induction (White Card) and
First Aid units.
CERTIFICATE II IN ELECTROTECHNOLOGY (CAREER START)
UEE22011 Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin, North Melbourne
Moorabbin: VCE only - Wed, 8.30am - 3.30pm or 12.30pm -4.30pm
Year 1 only - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm
North Melbourne: Wed 8.30am -3.30pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as an apprentice electrician, apprentice
electrical fitter, apprentice air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, renewable energy systems
installer, electrical engineering technician, renewable energy sales and support roles.
Overview: The course is a pre-vocational electrical program, designed to provide an introduction
to the electrical/electronics industries in areas such as air-conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, or
instrumentation.
It enables you to develop broad based competencies in a range of electrotechnology fields such
as lighting, general power, fire protection and security, robotics, instrumentation, optical data and
voice systems, electrical motors and control systems.
It also enables you to make more informed choices in the selection of vocational career paths,
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and gain a recognised credential and credits for further training as an apprentice or trainee in the
electrotechnology industry.
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CONTACT
W: holmesglen.edu.au
T: 1300 639 888
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CHECK OUT STUDENTS
IN SOME OF OUR
CERTIFICATE II IN ENGINEERING STUDIES (FABRICATION) BUILDING FACILITIES
22470VIC Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin
Wed 12.30pm-6pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as an engineering and fabrication
apprentice.
Overview: This course is ideal if you have an interest in air-conditioning and refrigeration, CAD,
electrical, mechanical, structural engineering, fabrication and panel beating.
It will provide you with competencies in a range of engineering skills such as welding, basic
machining, fabrication and use of hand and power tools.
CERTIFICATE II IN ENGINEERING STUDIES (TECHNICAL)
22470VIC Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin
Wed 12.30pm-6pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as an apprentice or entry-level
employment in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries.
Overview: This course will provide you with a range of engineering skills such as computer-aided
design 2D and 3D, design principles, fabrication techniques and the use of hand and power of tools.
The course is designed to give you the technical knowledge and skills to design and create 3D
engineering models using cutting edge software such AutoCAD and Inventor.
As a student you will also be eligible to download the software for free. You will also balance out
your technical skills with practical engineering skills by learning how to use relevant engineering
equipment, such as a computer controlled plasma cutter.
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SCHOOL STUDENTS 2021 11BUSINESS AND FINANCE
CERTIFICATE II IN SMALL BUSINESS (OPERATIONS/INNOVATION)
22480VIC Part time (2 years) February Glen Waverley Wed 1pm- 4pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Retail, business, aviation (including drones).
Overview: The course focuses on providing skills in marketing, research, event management,
planning, social media collaboration, financial assistance and a variety of processes required for
small business activities.
With the growth of e-commerce, domestic and global markets, small businesses increasingly rely
on staff who are capable of contributing to all areas of business.
This course also incorporates the use of drone technology, where you will receive hands on
Did you know the 22480VIC experience flying drones and learning about the varied applications of this innovative technology.
Certificate II in Small Business
(Operations/Innovation) also
incorporates the use of unmanned
COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
aerial vehicle (drone) technology,
where you will receive hands-on CERTIFICATE III IN ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANCE
experience flying drones?
HLT33015 Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin
Wed 1.30pm- 4.30pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a therapy assistant, physiotherapy
assistant, allied health assistant, assistant in nursing, health services assistant.
Overview: The first year of the two-year part time course is a generic year that all students
complete. Students will be required to undertake some units after the completion of their VCE/
VCAL program if they wish to receive the full qualification.
The course will be delivered through a mixture of online activities, classroom delivery and
laboratories, including in a state of the art allied health laboratory, community apartment and a
simulated hospital environment.
CERTIFICATE III IN LABORATORY SKILLS
MSL30118 Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin
Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Students who complete MSL30116 Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a laboratory technician,
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills instrument operator.
will be eligible for up to six units of Overview: This course is suitable if you have an interest in biological testing, biotechnology,
credit towards their VCE: four units at chemical testing, environmental monitoring, food testing and pathology testing.
Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 During this course, you will complement and expand your scientific studies by gaining the practical
sequence. skills and knowledge to assist in collecting and preparing samples to carry out, measure and
record results associated with the day-to-day operations within a chemical, biological and physical
Talk to us to find out which Holmesglen testing laboratory.
VET Programs have a study score that You will also learn how to prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques and assist with field work.
will contribute to your VCE Units 3 and 4. The course is delivered in state-of-the-art laboratories at our Moorabbin campus where you will have
access to equipment that can usually only be found in a technical setting.
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CONTACT
W: holmesglen.edu.au
T: 1300 639 888
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CERTIFICATE III IN INFORMATION, DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY (SUPPORT STREAM)
ICT30118 Part time (2 years) February Chadstone
Wed 1.30pm- 5.30pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Entry-level positions in an IT repair, level 1 helpdesk support.
Overview: This course gives secondary school students a solid grounding in IT help desk support
tasks as being an excellent pathway into studying cyber security. Over the course of the program,
students will be able to complete the qualification and have the option of undertaking a Scored VET
in VCE.
CERTIFICATE III IN INFORMATION, DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY (GAMES STREAM) Our Computing and IT VET Delivered
to Secondary School Students
ICT30118 Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin Wed 1.30pm- 5pm courses may offer further study
options at a certificate IV, diploma
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student. and degree level.
Career opportunities: This course can be used by students to support VCE ATAR outcomes.
Overview: This course gives secondary school students an excellent pathway into the games
design industry. It can lead to further study in courses at Certificate IV level and higher, with job
prospects in asset creation, game art, game programming, game animation, game testing and
technical support.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
CHC30113 Part time (2 years) February Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as an early childhood educator, family
day carer, nanny, out-of-school hours care assistant, recreation assistant.
Overview: This course based on the Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care will
enable secondary school students to plan and implement appropriate care and educational
experiences for young children.
Through the combination of face-to-face, online and practicum based learning, you will acquire the
necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively as a professional team member in an early
childhood service.
Pathways from the CHC30113
These skills include gaining an understanding of legal and ethical requirements, engaging with Certificate III in Early Childhood
young children and their families, facilitating children’s leisure and play, and fostering holistic Education and Care include the
development and wellbeing. CHC50113 Diploma of Early
Childhood Education and Care, which
is on the Free TAFE list in 2020*
*subject to eligibility
PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS 2021 13HORTICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
CERTIFICATE II IN HORTICULTURE
AHC20416 Part time (2 years) February, July Glen Waverley
Wed 1pm -5pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a horticulture worker, horticulture
assistant, apprenticeship.
Overview: This course offers students a chance to acquire a wide range of horticulture skills.
Students will learn how to build retaining walls, lay paving, maintain gardens, test soils, drive a
tractor, use a ride on mower and identify pests and diseases in plants.
Participants will get to work outdoors in a variety of roles.
AHC20416 Certificate II in
Horticulture students will learn how HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS
to build retaining walls, lay paving,
maintain gardens, test soils, drive
a tractor, use a ride on mower and CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY
identify pests and diseases in plants.
SIT20316 Part time (2 years) February Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
Moorabbin: Wed, Theory classes 2pm - 6.30pm, Practical 4pm - 10pm
Glen Waverley: Tue, Theory classes 3.30pm -8pm, Practical 4pm - 10pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a barista, food and beverage
attendant, kitchen hand, apprentice chef.
Overview: During this course, you’ll learn key hospitality skills such as how to interact with
customers and receive and store stock. We also teach you food safety procedures and safe
work practices.
CERTIFICATE III IN TOURISM
SIT30116 Part time (2 years) February Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
Wed 1.30pm - 5pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a travel consultant, reservation sales
agent, theme park attendant, tour guide.
Overview: This course gives secondary school students a basic grounding for a career in travel
Hospitality students get to and tourism, a fast-growing, dynamic industry. You will study enticing destinations and impressive
experience future careers as travel products, and learn to provide exceptional customer service.
a barista, food and beverage You will learn how to prepare quotes, source airfares for domestic flights and sell tourism products
attendant, kitchen hand or and services.
apprentice chef in our open-to-the- There’s even an optional Gold Coast trip to explore Queensland’s tourism industry and the
public, student training restaurants, operations of a theme park.
Cilantro (Moorabbin) and Zest
(Glen Waverley). We also teach you how to provide great customer service and participate in safe work practices.
CERTIFICATE III IN EVENTS
SIT30516 Part time (2 years) February Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a conference assistant, event
administrative assistant, event assistant, event operations assistant, exhibitions assistant, in-
house meetings assistant, junior event coordinator, logistics assistant.
Overview: Throughout the course, students will learn how to communicate event ideas, gather
KEY information, plan and organise activities, work in teams and solve problems.
In the first year, students will develop and promote a special themed event, put an event proposal
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together for an ‘in house’ customer and organise an end of year event.
Study mode and duration The focus for the second year is to further develop the skills and knowledge of the events
industry, by running a larger Holmesglen in-house event. This will further develop skills in meeting
Start date management, team building, client liaison and coordinating events.
Campus This course is a great introduction into the SIT50316/CUA30415 Diploma of Event Management/
Certificate III in Live Production and Services, dual course, where students will continue to extend
Timetable the skills and knowledge they have gained to establish themselves in this industry.
CONTACT
W: holmesglen.edu.au
T: 1300 639 888
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CERTIFICATE III IN BEAUTY SERVICES
SHB30115 Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a beautician, beauty therapist.
Overview: At Holmesglen, we focus on making sure you have a strong customer service approach
when consulting with clients, so you’re ready to walk into a job at your future salon. The course is a
24 month program delivered 1 day a week for 4 hours per week.
In the first year students will complete make up artistry skills and pedicure/manicure skills, which
includes nail services, make up and other related salon services. First Aid is also completed in the
first year.
In the second year, students will complete a higher level of complexity for the make up, as well as Certificate III in Beauty Services
completing waxing skills. students learn to provide a range
Students will have training in how to access material from the library for referencing and research of beauty services including nail,
related to their study requirements using the internet and intranet. waxing, lash and brow and make-up.
CERTIFICATE III IN SPORT AND RECREATION
SIS30115 Part time (2 years) February Moorabbin
Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm
Entry requirements: Student must be enrolled at a Victorian school as a VCE or VCAL student.
Career opportunities: Partial qualification towards a role as a sports recreation officer, fitness
instructing, sports development, sports coaching.
Overview: By studying this course, you will build a solid background in the industry. In the first
year, you will complete an exciting range of sporting-related units and develop a basic level of skills
for instructing and officiating in a variety of games and sports.
You will also develop knowledge of the sporting industry and relevant workplace skills. You will
learn about the preparation and equipment required for sporting and recreation sessions, how to
conduct these sessions, first aid and how to deal with clients.
There will be a wide variety of sports covered that will be tailored to your interests.
The second year of the course has a focus on fitness training and instruction. You will also develop
a knowledge of sport and recreation markets and participation patterns, and go on to develop
public education courses in a related area.
There will be a large emphasis on the scored assessment simulation as required within the
VCAA guidelines.
Learners who complete the
SIS30515 Certificate III in Sport and
Recreation will be eligible for up to
three units of credit towards their
VCE at a unit 1 and 2 level and up to
three units of credit towards their
VCE at a unit 3 and 4 level.
PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS 2021 15VCAL
YOUR YEAR 11 AND 12 AT HOLMESGLEN
VCAL FOUNDATION MID-YEAR INTAKE
VCALFND001 Full time (6 months) July Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
Entry requirements: Applicants are preferably half way through Year 10 studies. If under 17
Christian Cairns years of age, they must have a Transition from School Form signed by their last school principal,
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning and permission from the Department of Education (from the Regional Director), permitting them
(Senior) to leave school.
Career opportunities: Pre-apprenticeship or other Certificate course.
Teachers describe Christian’s most
impressive attributes as his initiative Overview: Strong literacy, numeracy and employability skills components are the focus, where you
and entrepreneurship – two traits that will experience personal development and growth, and engage in a variety of projects and activities
will support his Victoria Police career within the Holmesglen setting and the surrounding community.
aspirations. You will also arrange an end of semester event, which will involve working in a variety of industries,
gaining hands on experience in a professional setting.
During his VCAL studies, Christian The VCAL Foundation program encourages diversity and ensures everyone has equal rights and a
studied diverse areas such as business, tailored learning approach to suit the individual.
tourism and event management.
The program is aimed at students who are half way through Year 10 and want to make the
This extended to the professional
transition to an adult learning environment to complete their Senior Secondary certificate in VCAL.
experiences he gained. He worked as a
State Emergency Services volunteer and Students get the opportunity to gain a sense of belonging within a new, supportive and rewarding
helped present a student radio program environment.
for SYN FM. Our Vocational College VCAL Foundation program has clear pathways into VCAL Intermediate, VCAL
Senior (equivalent Year 12) and further TAFE courses and apprenticeships.
“I loved the teachers and found them
very supportive. They were always more
than happy to help me,” Christian says VCAL FOUNDATION WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
of his VCAL experience.
VCALFND001 Full time (34 weeks) February Chadstone
In his spare time, Christian is a student Entry requirements: Applicants must be 16 - 19 years old and be interested in gaining
pilot at a metropolitan flight school. employment and/or progressing to further study and have the potential to travel independently
and take part in all course activities. You will need to come to a meeting with a parent or carer
to find out if the course will meet your needs. Applicants will be asked to complete a literacy and
numeracy task to assess your support needs.
A teacher will help you to complete the tasks. If you are under the age of 17, you must have a
Transition from School Form signed by your last school principal. This is a requirement under the
Education and Training Reform Act 2006. Students over 18 will need a current police check to take
part in voluntary work.
Career opportunities: Open or supported employment opportunities, traineeships and
apprenticeships.
Overview: If you need support with your learning and/or social skills and previously received help
from a teacher’s aide in class, Holmesglen’s VCAL Foundation with Additional Support can continue
that assistance model for you.
You will take part in practical studies and complete projects based on real-world situations. Your
classes will be adapted to suit your interests, abilities and strengths.
The VCAL Foundation curriculum promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy,
including a commitment to elected government; the rule of law; equal rights for all before the law;
freedom of religion; freedom of speech and association; and the values of openness and tolerance.
You will study in groups of 10 or 11. The course includes four weeks of structured workplace
KEY learning and a two-night camp.
Course code
Study mode and duration
Start date Your pathway to
VCAL Intermediate and Semester 1 Semester 2
Campus VCAL Senior allows you
to choose from a list of Beauty and fashion Business and tourism
Timetable study streams including: Carpentry and bricklaying Carpentry and tiling
Commercial art Civil construction
CONTACT Community services Community services
Electrical and engineering Electrical and engineering
W: holmesglen.edu.au Event management Hospitality
Environment and landscaping Multimedia
T: 1300 639 888
Hospitality Painting, joinery
Plumbing mechanical practices Plumbing mechanical practices
16 HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTEINSTEAD OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
VCAL INTERMEDIATE YEAR 11
VCALINT001 Full time (1 year) February, July Glen Waverley, Moorabbin
Entry requirements: Students must have appropriate language, literacy and numeracy levels, and
be able to demonstrate appropriate aptitude, behaviour and commitment, and be at least 15 years Constance Fraser
of age (typically 16 - 17 years of age). Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
(Senior)
Career opportunities: Apprenticeships or traineeships (school-based or full time).
Overview: This course is aimed at students who have completed Year 10 (or equivalent) and Through her VCAL studies at
want to make the transition to an adult learning environment to complete their Senior Secondary Holmesglen, Constance found her love
Certificate in VCAL. of engineering and a job as a stainless
This course explores a variety of projects and engages with the community, excursions and steel welder.
camps, with clear pathways into VCAL Senior (equivalent Year 12) and further TAFE courses and
apprenticeships. Originally coming to Holmesglen to
You will get the opportunity to gain a sense of belonging within a new, supportive and rewarding pursue a career in the army or building
environment. industry, it was in engineering and
metal fabrication where she gained her
Strong literacy, numeracy, employability skills and structured work placement learning (placements) greatest enthusiasm.
are the focus, where you will experience personal development and growth, and thrive in an
excellent alternative to VCE. “My work is my hobby because I enjoy it.
I like making things,” says Constance.
VCAL SENIOR YEAR 12 Constance was part of the only VCAL
VCALSEN001 Full time (6–12 months) February, July Glen Waverley, Moorabbin team that competed at the 2018 RACV
Energy Breakthrough and excelled as
Entry requirements: Preferred candidates will have completed either Year 11 VCE or VCAL one of the team’s drivers.
intermediate (at Holmesglen or an alternative approved provider).
Career opportunities: Apprenticeship opportunities or employment. “Constance will be a female pioneer
within the trades areas and will
Overview: During another two days of the week, you will access the specialist facilities of
succeed in her future endeavour,” says
Holmesglen for industry specific streams.
Vocational College Education Manager
Each stream offers approximately 200 hours of competency training at Certificate II or Certificate III Tara Davis.
level, and you will complete up to two industry streams throughout the year.
You may choose to try two different streams (one in each semester). Learn more about our industry
specific streams that are offered each year.
You are encouraged to have a part time/casual job to enhance your work skills to maximise your
experience and skill set.
One day each week is set aside to ensure you can arrange and work in a part-time/casual job role
throughout this VCAL course.
This one day a week may also be used to accommodate a 3-day alternative industry stream/course
(directly through a different department at Holmesglen or an alternative industry course external
to Holmesglen).
PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS 2021 17DEVELOPING
INDEPENDENCE
PROGRAMS
CERTIFICATE I IN TRANSITION EDUCATION
22301VIC Full time (36 weeks) February Chadstone, Moorabbin
Mon to Fri, 9.15am - 3pm, plus four weeks of structured workplace learning
Entry requirements: For students who are 16 - 19 years old and require additional support.
Career opportunities: Open or supported employment, voluntary work, community activities.
Overview: You will complete projects that will help you to: develop social skills; become more
confident; work as part of a team; improve your literacy and numeracy skills; use technology safely;
improve your health and fitness; and become more independent. You will study in groups of ten.
The course includes four weeks of work placement and a two-night camp.
CERTIFICATE I IN WORK EDUCATION
22302VIC Full time (36 weeks) February Chadstone, Moorabbin
22301VIC Certificate I in
Transition Education participate Mon to Fri, 9.15am - 3pm, plus six weeks of work placement
in an annual theatre production. Entry requirements: For students who are 16 - 19 years old and require additional support.
The performances let students
Career opportunities: Open or supported employment, voluntary work.
explore their creativity and build
their social, communication and Overview: You will develop your: job-seeking skills, work-readiness skills, time-management skills,
teamwork skills. personal presentation skills, team-work and communication skills.
You may also be able to study one of these courses as part of your program:
• SIT10216 Certificate I in Hospitality;
• AHC10316 Certificate I in Horticulture; or
• SIR10116 Certificate I in Retail Services.
You will study in groups of 10. The course includes 30 days of work placement and a
two-night camp.
CERTIFICATE II IN WORK EDUCATION
22481VIC Full time (1 year) February Chadstone, Moorabbin
Entry requirements:: Entry is restricted to post compulsory school age students with evidence of
a permanent cognitive impairment/intellectual disability.
Career opportunities: Further study or entry-level open employment.
Overview: This course prepares young people with complex learning needs for participation in the
workforce. Offered in a supportive environment, the program delivers a combination of foundational
and vocational skills delivered in a hands-on format.
CERTIFICATE I IN GENERAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (SWITCH PROGRAM)
22472VIC Full time (1 year) February Glen Waverley
Tues to Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm Project work in class and within the community
KEY (e.g. excursions). All assessment tasks to be carried out in class, as is pre-learning for these
assessment tasks. Youth workers and counsellors available for individual support every day.
Course code
Entry requirements: A re-engagement program for students who are looking to thrive in a different
Study mode and duration learning environment to that of traditional schooling.
Career opportunities: Generic employability skills, retail and hospitality skills, communication
Start date skills, coping skills.
Campus Overview: If your attendance was not great at your current school, this change in environment
could be the answer for you to get your education back on track, operating alongside your school
Timetable calendar, but attending Holmesglen’s Glen Waverley campus instead, as an alternative to Year 10.
Switch is a flexible program with small class numbers, focused on employment and education
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pathways. The program is tailored to individual students, where the teacher is accompanied by a
W: holmesglen.edu.au youth worker at all times, to help support the individual progress of students.
Students gain a greater sense of belonging, feel safe, have fun and learn more about themselves,
T: 1300 639 888 whilst being introduced to more opportunities. Switch is delivered four days per week, operating
from Tuesday through until Friday, from 9.30am until 2.30pm each day.
18 HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTECOURSE PATHWAYS FOR
DEVELOPING INDEPENDENCE
There is more than just one way to develop your life skills. VCAL (Victorian Certificate
of Applied Learning) is your Year 11 and Year 12 at Holmesglen’s Vocational College,
instead of secondary school.
VCAL Foundation Transition Work
(Year 10) Education Education
VCALFND001 22301VIC 22302VIC
VCAL Foundation with Certificate I in Certificate I in
Additional Support Transition Education Work Education
22481VIC
VCAL Intermediate
Certificate II in
(Year 11) Work Education
VCALINT001
VCAL Intermediate Year 11
VCAL Senior
(Year 12)
VCALSEN001
VCAL Senior Year 12
Further study (e.g. certificate or diploma) or employment
Meet Dale Hands-Otte Meet Rebecca Hope
During his time studying transition Rebecca is a resilient young person who
education, Dale completed work became a leader among her peers during
experience with employers along her Holmesglen experience.
the Mornington Peninsula, including
Woolworths and Bunnings. This work A VCAL Foundation and Certificate III in
experience supported his long-term goal Animal Studies student, Rebecca was
to work in retail management, and he a member of the Community and
was offered permanent employment Transitional Education student council
at Woolworths as a result of his that successfully coordinated the annual
placement. Dale was a finalist for student ball and participated in student
Holmesglen’s Outstanding Individual voice forums.
Achievement award. PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS 2021 19OPEN
DAYS holmesglen.edu.au/opendays
BOURKE STREET CHADSTONE DRUMMOND STREET
Level 3 Corner Warrigal and 41 Drummond Street
206 Bourke Street Batesford Roads Chadstone
Melbourne Chadstone VIC 3148
VIC 3000 VIC 3148
GLEN WAVERLEY MOORABBIN NORTH MELBOURNE ST KILDA ROAD
595 Waverley Road 488 South Road Level 2 332 St Kilda Road
Glen Waverley Moorabbin 200 Arden Street Southbank
VIC 3150 VIC 3189 North Melbourne VIC 3006
VIC 3051
holmesglen.edu.au | 1300 639 888
Front cover image: Beaded koala appliqué
Student: Ashwini Babu
Holmesglen Arts and Design
© February 2020, Holmesglen Institute. Information published in this guide was correct
at time of printing and is subject to change at any time, without notice. Holmesglen is
the trading name of Holmesglen Institute RTO: 0416. CRICOS: 00012G.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
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