VET in Schools (VETiS)
Vocational education and training (VET) is learning which is directly related to work. Qualifications are developed by industry to give people the knowledge and skills they need to work in a particular job.
Certificate I and II level qualifications can be undertaken in Years 10, 11 or 12 to get you on track for your future career.
You can undertake a qualification at school:
- as part of your school studies – delivered and resourced by a school that is also a registered training organisation
- by enrolling with an external training provider
- as a school-based apprentice or trainee.
The Department of Trade, Employment and Training funds some training providers—known as Skills Assure Suppliers—to deliver free training and assessment services to school students in Years 10, 11 and 12 through:
- certificate training
- school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
Through participating schools, you can experience different industries through:
To explore the training that is right for you, talk to your school's guidance officer, career counsellor, vocational education coordinator or head of senior schooling.
Talk to your school's guidance officer, career counsellor, vocational education coordinator or head of senior schooling about the program or qualification that is right for your future career goals.