VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VCE VET)

VCE VET programs are TAFE programs attained in secondary schools and recognised within VCE/VCE Vocation. VCE VET is designed to increase options for students in secondary schools. It allows students the opportunity to study approved vocational education and training courses while also completing their VCE/VCE Vocation. Thus a student can achieve both their VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM) and a nationally recognised TAFE certificate by the end of Year 12. Most VCE VET/TAFE certificates at Mazenod College are completed in three or less years.

These TAFE certificates consist of competencies that are bundled together to create VCE VET units. These VCE VET units have the same status as VCE units. In fact, students may complete as many as 16 VCE VET units within their VCE. Students participating in a VCE VET program have the opportunity to work in a related industry setting, through a Work Placement, while completing their VCE VET certificate.

Other advantages of successfully achieving a VCE VET certificate are that:

• Your VCE VET training can be applied to an apprenticeship making you more attractive to employers;

• You will have an increased awareness of education and training opportunities;

• Depending on the certificate, your VCE VET program could be counted among your best 4 subjects or as a 5th or 6th subject when calculating your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR);

• You can still apply for entry to University courses as well as TAFE courses, training programs or seek to join the work force;

• You will have gained practical and interpersonal skills that are transferable to other areas of work.

Mazenod College offers VCE VET studies in:

• VCE VET Christian Ministry & Theology, Year 11, 10% increment only

• VCE VET Creative Digital Media, Years 10, 11 & 12

• VCE VET Engineering Studies, 3 year course over Years 10, 11 & 12

• VCE VET Furnishing, 3-year course over Years 10, 11 & 12

• VCE VET Hospitality, at TAFE

• VCE VET Information & Communications Technology, Years 10, 11 & 12

• VCE VET Small Business Operations and Innovation, Years 11 & 12, 10% increment only

• VCE VET Sport & Recreation, Years 11 & 12

Vocational Education and Training are practical based programs. Students will be required to complete theory components together with written assessments and examinations. If you do not complete a VCE VET certificate you will still receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed. These will be recognised by industry or a TAFE Institute should you wish to re-enter the program after leaving Mazenod College. More details about each certificate are provided in the following pages.

Student Selection Criteria:

1. Evidence of ability to complete the course, based on: a. Your previous education and training b. Your paid or unpaid work experience c. Your life and community experience

2. Demonstrated relevance of the course: a. Relevance of course to your career plans and goals b. Knowledge of the career area

3. Other factors relating to any previous disadvantages that may be taken into account in the selection process

Vce Vet Furnishing

MSF20522 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways, AIET (121314)

Overview

This qualification offers a comprehensive skill set for aspiring furniture makers, providing a broad knowledge in furniture making tasks. From undertaking furniture making projects to developing career plans in the furnishing industry, students will gain hands-on experience in measurements, calculations, environmentally sustainable work practices. Safety, effective communication, and teamwork is also emphasised through projects demonstrating the use of hand/power tools and wood working machinery, selecting and applying hardware and joining furnishing materials in an exceptionally equipped furniture manufacturing workshop that replicates industry best practices.

Course Code and Title

MSF20522 - Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Learn about basic occupational health and safety, how to read documents and how to make accurate measurements

• Create furniture using hand tools, power tools and wood working machinery

• Learn to make joints by hand, leg and rail construction methods, furniture and cabinet assembly, timber preparation and finishes

• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Training & Employment outcomes

Most units will give credits for Certificate III Furnishing (apprenticeship) courses:

• Cabinet making

• Wood machining

• Upholstery

• Furniture finishing (polishing)

Students can also articulate to TAFE studies in Furnishing at either Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM)

VCE: Students who complete MSF20522 Pathways with units from the Certificate III, will be eligible for up to five units credit towards their VCE: three units at Unit 1–2 and a Unit 3–4 sequence. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Furnishing must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.

VCE Vocational Major (VM): This program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and may also contribute to the Work Related Skills Strand of VCE Vocational Major (VM).

Course Delivery

Certificate II in Furnishing is delivered in partnership with AIET (RTO 121314). The units are delivered at the college over 3 years – Year 10, 11 and 12. Units of Competence include:

• Undertake a basic furniture making project

• Make measurements and calculations

• Demonstrate care and apply safe practices

• Assemble furnishing products

• Select and apply hardware

• Join furnishing materials

• Produce simple scale drawings by hand

Upon satisfactory completion of all units of this course, a student may attain a national qualification.

Vce Vet Engineering

22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies, AIET (121314)

Overview

The aim of this qualification is to provide students with skills and knowledge in machine processing, fabrication techniques, using hand and power tools and computers for engineering related work activities. It provides preemployment training and pathways in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries and accommodates entry into the wider engineering industry.

Students explore the world of welding, machining, and utilising engineering tools and equipment to create and modify objects, using traditional and modern manufacturing methods such as 3D printing and design.

Course code and title

22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Learn about basic occupational health and safety, how to read documents and how to make accurate measurements

• Create metal products using hand tools, power tools and metal working machinery

• Learn to work with sheet metal, operate lathes and mills, fabricate, weld and design/prototype various products

• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

• Have an understanding of competitive manufacturing systems.

Training & Employment outcomes

• Fabrication Trade

• Machinist

• Tool Maker

• Mechanical Trade

• Locksmith

Students can also articulate to TAFE studies in Engineering at either Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM)

VCE: Students who complete 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies, will be eligible for up to four units credit towards their VCE: two units at Unit 1–2 and two Unit 3–4 sequence. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Engineering must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.

VCE Vocational Major (VM): This program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and may also contribute to the Work Related Skills Strand of VCE Vocational Major (VM).

Course Delivery

Certificate II in Engineering is delivered in partnership with AIET (121314). The units are delivered at the college over 3 years – Year 10, 11 and 12. Units of Competence include:

• Use engineering hand and power tools

• Produce engineering components and products using fabrication and machining

• Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

• Use computer-aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

• Perform bend and shape engineering materials

Upon satisfactory completion of all units of this course, a student may attain a national qualification.

Vce Vet Creative Digital Media

CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media, COSAMP (41549)

Overview

VCE VET Creative Digital Media program provides participants with skills and knowledge in a range of competencies to enhance their opportunities for employment in the multimedia industry or, as preparation for further studies in Digital and Interactive Media. The course offers an opportunity for young men to develop skills in design communication, animation, and web development with a view to gaining a nationally recognised qualification to make a more informed choice of vocation and career paths. In this course students will learn practical skills in 2D animation and 3D visualisation, sound editing and digital visual effects.

Course code and title

CUA31020 - Certificate III in Screen and Media

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Have an understanding of the basics of the interactive digital media industry

• Acquire versatile skills in digital media, games design and website development

• Have transferable skills and knowledge into other industries and further study

• Develop an understanding of a broad range of digital media areas such as interactive content, radio presentation, multimedia, basic vision and sound editing.

Training & Employment outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students may continue further study at either Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Interactive Digital Media. Employment may be gained in:

• Animation

• Digital Media Designer/Web designer

• Digital Media Developer

• Digital Media Programmer

• Digital Media Development Technician

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM)

VCE: Students who complete CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media, will be eligible for up to four units credit towards their VCE: two units at Unit 1–2 and a Unit 3–4 sequence. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Interactive Digital Media must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.

Course Delivery

Certificate III in Media is delivered in partnership with COSAMP (41549). The units are delivered at the college over 3 years – Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12. Units of Competence include:

• Apply critical thinking techniques

• Develop and apply creative industry knowledge

• Maintain interactive content

• Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context

• Create 2D digital animations

• Author interactive sequences

Upon satisfactory completion of all units of this course, a student may attain a national qualification.