VET SUBJECTS AND TERTIARY ENHANCEMENT STUDIES:
In addition to the VCE subjects offered, it is possible for students to include a VET (Vocational Education and Training) subject or a Tertiary Enhancement Study as part of their VCE course. Tertiary Enhancement Studies are only available for Year 12 students and further details appear by clicking here >>
VET subjects are generally completed over two years and provide a qualification or partial completion at Certificate II or III level. The courses often include “on-the-job” learning and use of simulated environments. Students should note that if they commence a VET in Year 12 they are unable to complete the certificate.
VET subjects may be counted in the primary four for the ATAR if they have a scored study (in other words students will receive a study score for the subject). Units 3 and 4 of a VET program where no study score is available may be used for fifth or sixth increments in the calculation of the ATAR. (The increments will be 10% of the average of the PRIMARY four subject scores). This is known as a block credit.
Up to two VET subjects may be attempted although only one may be taken at a training organisation external to the school. VET subjects require a two year commitment.
On successful completion, a VET subject will provide a student with:
- A nationally recognised training qualification at an appropriate AQF level issued by a Registered Training Organisation.
- A statement of results listing all VET units of competence completed and issued by VCAA and RTO.
- Credit for training into appropriate articulated courses.
Some VET subjects are undertaken at Rowville SC, but the majority are undertaken through EXTERNAL training organisations (i.e. TAFE Institutions or other schools).
VET PROGRAMS OFFERED AT ROWVILLE SECONDARY COLLEGE:
These programs may be selected as part of the student’s school based program and will be timetabled at Rowville Secondary College:
- Certificate III in Music Industry
- Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Return to Year 12 Course Selection Guidelines to read VET subject descriptions >>
VET PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH EXTERNAL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
Students can undertake external VET subjects that are listed and offered through the Mullum Cluster.
Students should note that subjects listed are not guaranteed to run next year if there are insufficient numbers of applicants across all the schools that connect to the Mullum Cluster. Course descriptions for each of the subjects listed can be viewed through the Mullum Cluster website or are available through the Careers and Pathways Office.
Mullum Vet Cluster Student Application Pack (refer to Careers Team to access this).
Students will only be enrolled in external VET programs after they have submitted the VET application forms to the Pathways and VET Managers: Lynda Del Din (Eastern Campus) and Jenny McComb (Western Campus).
Once enrolled, each course will have its own orientation event and attendance at this event is compulsory.
Students wishing to undertake any of these subjects must be prepared to organise their own transport to and from the venue offering the subject.
VET SUBJECTS AVAILABLE THROUGH MULLUM CLUSTER
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
- Acting (Screen) – Australian College of Dramatic Arts
- Applied Fashion – Donvale Christian College / Emmaus College
- Creative Industries (Media) – Swinburne University of Technology
- Dance – Fairhills High School
- Design Fundamentals – Swinburne University of Technology
- Music Industry (Performance) – Scoresby Secondary College / Sherbrooke Community College
- Music Industry (Sound Production) – Aquinas College / Upwey High School
- Screen and Media – Boronia K-12 / Upwey High School
- Visual Arts – Swinburne University of Technology
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
- Allied Health Assistance – Swinburne University of Technology
- Animal Studies – Box Hill Institute
- Beauty Services – Box Hill Institute / The Masters Institute of Creative Education
- Business – Fairhills High School / Swinburne University of Technology
- Christian Ministry – Waverley Christian College
- Community Services – Box Hill Institute / Swinburne University of Technology
- Early Childhood – Box Hill Institute
- Equine Studies – Box Hill Institute
- Health Services Assistant – Box Hill Institute
- Hospitality – Aquinas College / Mater Christi
- Kitchen Operations – Aquinas College / Belgrave Heights Christian School
- Make Up – Box Hill Institute
- Retail Services – Swinburne University of Technology
- Retail Cosmetics – Inspiring Beauty & Massage Academy
- Salon Assistant – Box Hill Institute
- Sport and Recreation – Fairhills High School (Basketball) / Saxton Sports Centre Croydon (Cricket) / Aquinas / Scoresby
TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES
- Design Fundamentals – Swinburne University of Technology
- Information Technology (IT Networking) – Ringwood Training
- Integrated Technologies (CISCO) – Ringwood Training
- Laboratory Skills – Swinburne University of Technology
- Screen and Media – Boronia K-12 / Upwey High School
TRADE INDUSTRIES
- Automotive Studies – Ringwood Training
- Building & Construction (Carpentry) – Aquinas College / St Joseph’s College / Wantirna College
- Construction Pathways – Swinburne University of Technology
- Electrotech (Career Start) – Swinburne University of Technology
- Electrotechnology – Swinburne University of Technology
- Engineering Studies – Ringwood Training / Swinburne University of Technology
- Furniture Making – Brentwood Secondary College
- Horticulture – Swinburne University of Technology
- Landscaping – Swinburne University of Technology
- Plumbing – Swinburne University of Technology
Mullum Vet Cluster Student Application Pack (refer to Careers Team to access this).
Mullum Vet Cluster Handbook ( (refer to Careers Team to access this).