Vocational Education Training

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What is VET?

Vocational Education and Training (VET) provides students with skills and knowledge to perform effectively in the workplace. A VET qualification prepares a student for, or in some instances qualifies the student to do, a specific job. VET can contribute directly to a student’s career goals no matter what their destination. It all counts in some way at different points in a person’s career.

Who should take a VET Course?

Anyone can choose to complete a VET qualification whether they have chosen an ATAR or General Pathway.

Why would I choose VET?

• VET offers many pathways towards a student’s career and their vocational aspirations • VET is nationally recognised which means the person can take it anywhere in Australia • VET contributes significantly towards a student’s Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Are there different ways to study VET?

A VET qualification provides a student with essential skills which are transferable across multiple employment and education pathways. Peter Moyes provides a variety of different Certificate Courses within the School, or a student might go to TAFE or another registered training organisation once a week or they might undertake a School Based Traineeship which involves undertaking a Certificate Course in an area of interest whilst completing a work placement for which the student will be paid.

How does VET contribute towards the WACE?

For more information: https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/all-about-vet