Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses (Board Developed or Board Endorsed) are offered as part of the Higher School Certificate. They enable students to study courses which are relevant to industry needs and have clear links to post-school destinations. These courses allow students to gain both Higher School Certificate qualifications and accreditation with industry and the workplace as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
The national framework is recognised across Australia and helps students to move easily between the various education and training sectors and employment. These courses each have a specific workplace component and a minimum number of hours students spend in the workplace or a simulated workplace at school. Students receive special documentation showing the competencies gained.
Work placement is not work experience. Each student is expected to perform and observe industry practice at an appropriate level. The Work placement program centres on the enhancement of competencies learnt/practised at school or TAFE. Failure to complete work placement will result in an N determination.
VET courses offered at PHHS are: Hospitality, Construction and Entertainment (Live Production, Theatre and events).
You need to be aware that work placement and TAFE attendance involves a considerable time commitment.
VET courses can now be categorised as category B subjects and therefore 2 units of VET course can go towards the UAI.
TAFE Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Courses are practical, employment-orientated courses. They are run by the TAFE colleges. Students attend TAFE colleges for their lessons and are taught by TAFE teachers.
Four of the TVET courses being offered are category B ie Accounting, Information Technology, Tourism, Business Services and Administration and therefore go towards the HSC and can be included in the UAI. The other TAFE options are 2 units over 1 year and therefore do not go towards the HSC but can satisfy preliminary or HSC requirements.
