VET

Vocational Education and Training

The Basics

What is Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Vocational Education and Training involves students developing skills and competencies that are valued by employers. Students undertake a nationally accredited vocational qualification in a specified vocational area.

VET programs can be undertaken as part of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCE-VM) or as a School Based New Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

While studying in the senior years at school, a student can have the opportunity to obtain a broad based education with links to industry.

VET studies generally include a structured work placement, which is a valuable opportunity to reinforce classroom learning and provide on-the-job training and application of skills.

Most VET studies provide pathways to and credit towards higher level courses. Several provide credit into apprenticeships by reducing the amount of off-the-job training required and in some instances reducing the duration of the apprenticeship.

For further information please see our pathways guide, True North.