Vocational Education Training provides students with a wide range of alternative pathways and a dual qualification while working towards the HSC and can be linked into post school options. Vocational Education courses are available to all Stage Six students. Students with special educational support needs can access a VET course to enable them to gain skills and experience for a smooth transition from school to work but need to meet industry training package requirement to receive the full qualification or a statement of attainment.
VET courses can only be delivered through registered training organisations (RTOs) that meet national standards and have the relevant qualification and units of competency on their scope of registration.
COURSES OFFERED AT THE PORT STEPHENS CAMPUS
Vocational education course undertaken in Stage Six falls under two categories. Framework and Non-Framework.
Framework courses are Board Developed Courses offered by the NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority). They are accredited by both Industry and NESA. Most framework VET courses are studied as a 240-hour (2 Unit) course over 2 years and contribute to a student's ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank).
Delivered under Association of Independent Schools RTO (90413)
- Hospitality - Certificate II in Hospitality - Food and Beverage stream
- Electrotechnology- Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- Construction - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
- Tourism - Certificate III in Tourism
Other Framework courses are available at other SPCC campuses and RTO’s. Please talk to the Head of Teaching and Learning for more information.
Non-Framework or Board Endorsed courses (VET BECs) count as a 2-unit credit for the HSC but do not contribute towards an ATAR. For more information about Framework and Non-Framework courses contact the Head of Curriculum. Other Non-Framework courses are available through external RTO’s and delivered:
- Education Support - SBAT subject to school availability
- Early Childhood Education and Care - Certificate III with support from Narnia Early Learning Centre-SBAT option available for interviewed candidates.
- Allied Health Assistance-Certificate III-Smart Training-SPCC Waratah Campus
TAFE NSW could also provide an opportunity to study as part of the HSC as well. This is called a TVET course. To learn more visit the Hunter TAFE website.
AIMS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
It's not easy making big decisions about your future, especially where your career is concerned. That is why St Philip's Christian College Port Stephens, provides a Vocational Education Training option for students to follow different pathways to meet the HSC credited requirements. In Stage Six students can choose courses that will help them move from school to work or further education, with confidence.
In today's competitive job market, by studying vocational courses, students can obtain valuable experience to help them in future employment by showing aptitude in specialist areas or developing knowledge and skills beyond entry level. Work Placement experiences are a significant component of VET courses, which allows students to be aware of industry opportunities and develop contacts.
VET courses place an expectation that students meet industry standard in the skills and knowledge to be industry ready. Students are encouraged to make a committed effort to gain the relevant skills, which will help them to become useful and productive citizens in the workplace and community. Education at SPCC recognises the needs of the whole child, and vocational education fits firmly into that model. With reference to the Core Values (2001) “serve one another” – we want to appreciate the unique God-given potential of each person.
What are the ADVANTAGES in selecting a VET courses as part of your HSC?
- VET courses enable students to gain industry recognised skills while studying for the HSC.
- Students can receive an HSC accreditation from NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), a Private Registered Training Organisation or may also receive a Certificate of Attainment.
- Some existing casual employment can be used to acknowledge existing industry employment skills through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
- VET courses completed in Stage Six can be used to RPL into higher levels of course studies in the same Training package.
- Students have the chance to study in an adult environment.
- Career skills learned are considered valuable to employers in the work place.
- On the job work placements provide additional work skills and industry contacts.
Considerations when selecting a VET course?
- Courses can incur additional expenses e.g. uniforms, equipment travel to work placement.
- You may not get into a course as there is competition for places.
- You may have to travel to a venue beyond our local community e.g. TAFE campus - Travel is at your expense.
- Withdrawal from courses before completion of a course will incur extra cost - student pays the full fee, and subsidies do not apply.
- On the job work placements may put additional pressure on school work load.
- VET Course information to help your decision making
Carefully read all VET course information to help your decision making and ask question if needed.
Below attached are brochures for those VET courses delivered at SPCC Port Stephens. If you need any more information please contact SPCC Port Stephens course trainers or Head of Curriculum for other course options.
SPCC Hospitality Brochure
2022 Hospitality Brochure 20
SPCC Electrotechnology Brochure
SPCC PS Electrotechnology II Flyer new for 2022 v1 4
SPCC Tourism Brochure
SPCC PS Tourism III Flyer v1 3 2022
SPCC Construction Brochure
SPCC PS Construction II Flyer new for 2022 v1 4
Other Framework courses are available at other SPCC campuses and RTO’s. Please talk to the Head of Teaching and Learning for more information.
Non-Framework or Board Endorsed courses (VET BECs) count as a 2-unit credit for the HSC but do not contribute towards an ATAR. For more information about Framework and Non-Framework courses contact the Head of Curriculum. Other Non-Framework courses are available through external RTO’s and delivered
Education Support - SBAT subject to school availability
Early Childhood Education and Care - Certificate III with support from Narnia Early Learning Centre-SBAT option available for interviewed candidates.
Allied Health Assistance-Certificate III-Smart Training-SPCC Waratah Campus
TAFE NSW could also provide an opportunity to study as part of the HSC as well. This is called a TVET course. To learn more visit the Hunter TAFE website.
AIMS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
It's not easy making big decisions about your future, especially where your career is concerned. That is why St Philip's Christian College Port Stephens, provides a Vocational Education Training option for students to follow different pathways to meet the HSC credited requirements. In Stage Six students can choose courses that will help them move from school to work or further education, with confidence.
In today's competitive job market, by studying vocational courses, students can obtain valuable experience to help them in future employment by showing aptitude in specialist areas or developing knowledge and skills beyond entry level. Work Placement experiences are a significant component of VET courses, which allows students to be aware of industry opportunities and develop contacts.
VET courses place an expectation that students meet industry standard in the skills and knowledge to be industry ready. Students are encouraged to make a committed effort to gain the relevant skills, which will help them to become useful and productive citizens in the workplace and community. Education at SPCC recognises the needs of the whole child, and vocational education fits firmly into that model. With reference to the Core Values (2001) “serve one another” – we want to appreciate the unique God-given potential of each person.
What are the Benefits in selecting a VET course as part of Stage Six studies?
VET courses enable students to gain industry recognised skills while studying for the HSC.
Students can receive an HSC accreditation from NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), a Private Registered Training Organisation or may also receive a Certificate of Attainment.
Some existing casual employment can be used to acknowledge existing industry employment skills through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
VET courses completed in Stage Six can be used to RPL into higher levels of course studies in the same Training package.
Students have the chance to study in an adult environment.
Career skills learned are considered valuable to employers in the workplace.
On the job work placements provide additional work skills and industry contacts.
Considerations when selecting a VET course?
Courses can incur additional expenses e.g. uniforms, equipment travel to work placement.
You may not get into a course as there is competition for places.
You may have to travel to a venue beyond our local community e.g. TAFE campus - Travel is at your expense
Withdrawal from courses before completion of a course will incur extra cost - student pays the full fee, and subsidies do not apply.
On the job work placements may put additional pressure on schoolwork load.
Carefully read all VET course information to help your decision making and ask question if needed.
Below attached are brochures for those VET courses delivered at SPCC Port Stephens. If you need any more information please contact SPCC Port Stephens course trainers or Head of Curriculum for other course options.