Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Stage 6 Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses

These courses are offered as part of the Higher School Certificate (HSC). VET courses are designed to deliver workplace specific skills and knowledge and cover a wide range of careers and industries. VET courses for secondary students are developed by NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) and are based on national training packages.

Stage 6 VET courses allow students to gain a HSC or and a national qualification or statement of attainment as part of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).

These qualifications are widely recognised by industry, employers, tertiary training providers and universities and will assist students to progress to various education and training sectors and employment. NSW Department of Education RTO is accredited to deliver and assess VET qualifications to secondary students.

Students will:

• gain insights into the kind of career they would like to have.
• make informed decisions about further training and study.
• become more employable.
• be better equipped for business and employment opportunities.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

It is mandatory for all students studying a VET course to create a Unique Student Identifier (USI) upon enrolment.

Students will require a form of identification for the creation of the USI. Examples include a Medicare Card, Australian Birth Certificate, Driver’s License or a valid Passport.

• Apply for your USI

Assessment

Assessment in all VET courses is competency based.

The student is assessed on what they can do (skills) and what they know (knowledge) to equip them for the workplace. Students are either deemed “competent” or “not competent” by the teacher. Students who achieve competency will possess the skills and knowledge to perform workplace activities across various situations and environments, meeting industry standards

Assessment materials are designed to give each learner the opportunity to meet the qualification outcomes. Students will receive documentation that lists all competencies they have achieved. Board Developed Industry Curriculum Framework (ICF) courses usually count for 4 units of HSC credit, include 70 hours of mandatory work placement, and have an optional HSC examination.

For a VET course to be included in the calculation for the ATAR, students must sit the HSC Examination. Board Endorsed Courses (BECs) are courses based on national industry Training Packages endorsed by NESA. They do not count towards the ATAR and there is no HSC examination. VET courses have a mandatory work placement requirement set by NESA.

Courses Available through Davidson High School

• VET Hospitality - Cookery
• VET Construction
• VET Business Services

More information

There are other VET opportunities including EVET & SBAT.

For further information about how to access an EVET or SBAT opportunity please speak with your Careers Adviser.

• Externally delivered Vocational Education and Training (EVET) Information and courses available
• School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT)
• TAFE NSW (TVET) Guide

Students are encouraged to speak with the VET Coordinator, VET Teacher, Year Adviser, or Careers Adviser before selecting a course. This will ensure they understand the requirements and that the course aligns with their individual needs, knowledge, and skills.