Vocational Education and Training Delivered to School Students

VET overview

Why choose VET

Undertaking Vocational Education and Training (VET) is another option in the array of study choices for students as part of their senior secondary studies. By undertaking VET during school, students can combine general and vocational education, explore career options and develop skills for further study and work.

Students may choose to undertake VET during school for several reasons:

• Broaden horizons – VET exposes students to more options as they acquire transferrable, work-ready skills for various post-school pathways. A student may want to undertake general vocational preparation as they make decisions about what to do after school.
• Learning that engages – VET programs cater to a variety of student interests and learning needs within the senior secondary curriculum, which may enhance a student’s engagement with their education.
• Pathway to employment – VET provides quality, industry recognised training as a pathway to further education and training and/or employment. A student may have a specific career in mind and wish to undertake VET to further their education or preparation in a specific employment pathway.

Choosing the right VET program

To support students with career planning and study options, career practitioners are encouraged to consider a student’s Morrisby profile (completed through My Career Insights) and how the student’s interests, preferences and competencies may align with the priority industry areas (refer to VCE VET programs).

Schools should also discuss with the student whether enrolment in a full or a partial VET qualification is in the student’s best interest.

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Shape Your VCE webpage provides information for students and families about the VCE VET programs, and the study and career opportunities VET can lead to.