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VET Delivered to Secondary Students Guide 2021
The Gordon 2021 VET Delivered to Secondary Students Guide © The Gordon 2020 ABN: 27 241 053 246 TAFE 3044 CRICOS No: 00011G View it online at thegordon.edu.au Published June 2020. All information is correct at the time of printing, however courses may subsequently be affected by changes to the relevant training package, or accredited course. Course code, title, units and content may change. Refer to website for latest information. Printed with the support of K.W.Doggett Fine Paper on Impact – 100% recycled, carbon neutral. The Gordon’s training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding for which eligibility criteria apply. Cover image: Cunningham Pier by Daniel Diugolenski.
Contents
Why choose The Gordon? 4
What is VET Delivered to Secondary Students? 6
Our training locations 8
Frequently Asked Questions 9
HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (partial completion) 10
ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies 11
AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation “Motor Mechanics” 12
AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation “Paint and Panel” 13
SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services (partial completion) 14
22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying) Pre-apprenticeship 15
22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship 16
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business 17
RII20715 Certificate II in Civil Construction 18
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services 19
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (partial completion) 20
CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Design Basics) 21
CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design) 22
22499VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational) 23
22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies 24
MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways 25
SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality (Release 2) 26
ICT30118 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology 27
SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Release 1) 28
MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills 29
SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-up 30
SIT31016 Certificate III in Patisserie 31
22304VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) 32
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Hairdressing) 33
CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media 34
CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Game Design) 35
SIT30116 Certificate lll in Tourism 36
TLI21616 Certificate II in Warehousing Operations 37
Occupational Health and Safety requirements in workshops 38
The nuts and bolts 39
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Why choose
The Gordon?
As one of Victoria’s largest regional TAFEs, The Gordon has
been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for 130 years.
We focus on practical We have a widely known
training; less theory, more reputation for quality,
experience. trusted in Australia
and overseas.
Real
skills.
We offer international study Small class sizes and more
tours to broaden your experience contact hours mean lots
and give you the chance to make of face-to-face time with
contacts overseas. your teachers, and less time
required for independent
Real study at home.
experience.
Our diplomas and A high graduate employment rate
advanced diplomas can and strong industry connections
give you credits and means you have a good chance of
guaranteed pathways into gaining employment when you
Real
degrees at finish your studies.
other universities
and TAFEs.
outcomes.
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Our teachers are industry-
trained professionals who
love their work, and pass their
“ Through my work placement,
I have obtained an after school position at
the Eureka Veterinary Practice, which has
passion onto their students. enabled me to apply the skills that I have
learnt through the course and to build
upon them. The course has given me the
opportunity to be sure that this is that right
pathway that I want to take for my future.
”
Tahlia Grigg
Winner - VCE/VET in Schools
Excellence Award 2019 Course:
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Work placements and projects
form a large part
“ I have successfully completed a
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, alongside
my Year 12 VCE studies. Studying this course
of our course content,
giving you the practical has emphasised and highlighted all that goes
experience you need on behind the scenes of a working laboratory.
to be confident when I would have never imagined the amount of
you enter the content that is involved in maintaining and
workforce. running a laboratory. Studying this course
has only increased my interest and desire to
pursue a career in this field.
Dylan Sebbens ”
Finalist - VCE/VET in Schools
Excellence Award 2019
Course: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Our student satisfaction and
employment outcomes remain
“ The VET Delivered to Secondary
Students engineering course taught me
so much in such little time. I have gained
above state and national confidence in myself in trying new things.
benchmarks. My training has also taught me life skills
So our students enjoy of connecting with people who I would
their study experience not normally converse with. My training at
and get jobs! The Gordon will give me a head start over
Source: 2016 NCVER others who haven’t yet had experience in the
engineering industry.
”
student outcomes
survey.
William Rowe
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
(Mechanical)
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What is VET Delivered to
Secondary Students?
VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) allows you to combine your senior secondary
studies with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program. The Gordon has delivered
VETDSS programs for more than 20 years, with more than 1,500 students from 80 secondary
colleges participating each year.
How does it work? What are the benefits? Guaranteed pathways
You can undertake a VETDSS program VETDSS is a unique opportunity for The Gordon offers guaranteed
alongside your: you to experience a career you may be places from 20 VETDSS programs
• VCE, or considering. into higher level pathway courses at
As a result, you can: The Gordon. So if you successfully
• VCAL
complete an eligible VETDSS course
VETDSS programs are run over one or • Contribute to the eligibility
through The Gordon, you can be sure
two years, which you complete during requirements for VCE or VCAL.
to gain a place in a pathway course
Years 10, 11 and/or 12 depending on • Contribute to your ATAR score. - giving you more certainty and less
when you start.
• Develop ‘job ready’ skills and stress when it comes to your study
Programs are delivered from February experience in your chosen industry. choices after secondary school.
to November. Some programs may
• Receive a nationally accredited
require attendance during school
qualification or units towards a
holiday periods, particularly for the
qualification.
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
component. • Achieve a pathway and credits
towards higher level courses.
• Gain credit into apprenticeships and
possibly reduce the duration of an
apprenticeship.
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Contribution to VCE and Structured Workplace How do I get the most
VCAL Learning (SWL) out of VET Delivered to
Every VETDSS program provides a Real life training and experience is Secondary Students?
certain amount of credit towards your a beneficial part of VETDSS. Each Here are some tips from previous
VCE and VCAL. program has either mandatory or VETDSS students:
VCE recommended SWL, which varies
• Be enthusiastic and motivated.
between 10 – 20 days over the duration
It may contribute up to 13 of the 16 units • You need to be organised and
of the program.
required for satisfactory completion manage your time.
of VCE, and many of the programs This is most commonly arranged during
term holidays, and your secondary • Be willing to make sacrifices i.e.
have scored assessment which can
college will work in conjunction with undertaking work placement during
be counted within your ‘primary four’
workplace agencies to coordinate the holiday times.
studies for calculation of your ATAR.
Others may provide for one ATAR SWL on your behalf. • B
e flexible and open to new
increment; calculated as ten per cent of You are only eligible to undertake SWL approaches – the training is different
the lowest study score of the primary after you have successfully completed to what you will be used to, and the
four – a 10 per cent bonus to your all mandatory occupational health and teachers are the same as those who
ATAR score! safety requirements of your VETDSS teach apprentices.
VCAL program. • You will need good communication
skills.
Contribution to VCAL is determined
by the number of units successfully • B
e willing to make new friends –
completed. When you have been students in the program will come
assessed as competent in units totalling from many schools.
90 nominal hours, this will contribute Did you know? • E
nsure you work out the balance
one VCAL unit towards satisfactory Many students who do work of VCE/VCAL study, your VETDSS
completion of VCAL. This program placement are offered ongoing program, work placement, part-
will satisfy learning outcomes for employment by their host time work and sport and social
the Industry Specific Skills and Work employer. commitment.
Related Skills strands of VCAL at the
Foundation, Intermediate or Senior
levels.
We recommend you speak with your
VET Coordinator and your year level
coordinator about the combination of
subject selections including a VETDSS
program, and the credits it provides
toward VCE or VCAL.
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Our training locations
Depending on your school and the program you choose, you may
attend one of the following training venues or an alternative school
location.
Geelong Wyndham Hobsons Bay
Geelong City With three campuses in Wyndham, VETDSS courses are delivered across
you now have even more choice on multiple partner locations in the
Located on the edge of Geelong CBD
where to complete your course. Each Hobsons Bay region:
and opposite the Geelong Railway
location features state-of-the-art • Design fundamentals
Station, our Geelong City Campus is
training facilities and equipment for
home to The Gordon’s first building • Early Childhood
specific industries. We also deliver
built in 1887 (now the Davidson • Electrotechnology
at a number of partner secondary
Restaurant). You may study here if
school locations in the Wyndham • Carpentry
you choose a course in:
area. • Laboratory skills
• Art and Design
• Kitchen operations • Plumbing.
• Business
• Laboratory skills
• Community Services and Early
• Small business Colac
Childhood
• Allied Health The Colac Trade Training Centre is
• Health and Science located at Colac Secondary College,
• Plumbing
• Events, Hospitality and Tourism and is equipped with specialist
• Animal Studies facilities and equipment for training in:
• Hair, Beauty and Make-up.
• Automotive • Automotive
East Geelong • Make-up • Carpentry.
Our East Geelong Campus is one • Bricklaying
of Geelong’s best kept secrets and
home to our state-of-the-art trade • Carpentry Ballarat
training facilities. You may study here • Furniture Making VETDSS courses are delivered across
if you choose a course in: multiple partner locations in the
• Electrotechnology.
Ballarat region:
• Animal Care
• Animal Studies
• Automotive
• Lab Skills.
• Construction and Licensed Trades
(Electrotechnology, Plumbing)
• Engineering and Metal Trades
• Information Technology.
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Frequently asked questions
1. Is VET Delivered to 4. How will I fit Structured 7. Does a VET Delivered
Secondary Students an Workplace Learning into to Secondary Students
extra program on top of my schedule? program help me if I want
my VCE/VCAL studies? Most work placements occur in term to go on to further study?
No. Your VETDSS program is part of holidays. Special arrangements may Yes, more than half of students go
your VCE or VCAL and will be one of be possible during term e.g. one on to TAFE and/or university. The
your elective choices. day a week, particularly for VCAL subjects you do in your VETDSS
students. program may also give you credits
and guaranteed pathways to other
courses.
2. How will I be assessed
for my VET Delivered 5. Will my part-time job
to Secondary Students count for Structured 8. Do I have to select
studies? Workplace Learning? compatible VCE/VCAL
Your teachers will use a range of
It can, but it needs to relate subjects that relate to my
specifically to the required VET program?
assessment tasks to ensure you
competencies of your program. Talk
have achieved competency, e.g. It depends. Consult the VET
to your VET Coordinator for advice.
written tests, skills demonstration, Coordinator from your secondary
and workplace assessment. In some college for recommendations.
programs such as hospitality, Scored
Assessment is available i.e. you are
assessed like any other VCE subject
6. When do I have to
at 3 – 4 level.
make a decision about 9. How do I decide if I
doing a VET Delivered should do a VET Delivered
to Secondary Students to Secondary Students
3. What if I change my program? program?
mind about this career There are a series of taster programs • Speak with your VET Coordinator
path and drop out? and information briefings conducted and careers teacher at school.
• You will receive a Statement in Geelong and Colac in July and you
will then apply as part of your VCE/ • Talk to family or friends who work
of Attainment for completed in the field you are considering.
modules/units, many of which are VCAL selection.
• Participate in a taster program.
relevant to a range of courses.
If after all that, you decide you want
to do a VETDSS program, then see
your VET Coordinator and complete
the application process.
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PARTIAL QUALIFICATION
HLT33015
Certificate III in Allied Health
Assistance
Duration Training location Structure Workplace Learning VCE
2 years Geelong City, Wyndham Mandatory Scored Assessed Program
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course provides you with Upon successful completion of the
foundation skills and knowledge to program, you may be eligible for up to
Structured Workplace
work in Allied Health Industries under one unit at 1-2 level and a minimum of Learning
the supervision of a qualified Allied three units at 3-4 level, together with Work placement is mandatory for
Health professional. an ATAR increment (10% of the lowest assessments within this program.
study score of the primary four VCE Work placement may occur during
Program content studies undertaken). You also have the the term holidays.
This program consists of 10 units that option to undertake Scored Assessment
cover the following topics: and the study score can be fully counted
Compulsory information
• Communicate and work in health or as one of your best four studies for session
community services ATAR purposes, or will count as a fifth or You will be required to attend an
sixth study increment if not one of your information session with a parent/
• Comply with infection and prevention
four highest scores. guardian. Details will be sent to you
control policies and procedures
NB: These credits must be confirmed by mail and through your secondary
• Participate in Workplace Health and college VET Coordinator.
with the VET Coordinator at your school.
Safety
• Recognise healthy body systems Contribution to VCAL Tuition fees
• Interpret and apply medical Contribution to VCAL is determined Refer to secondary college for
terminology appropriately by the number of units successfully confirmation of tuition fees.
completed. See page 7 for more
• Assist with movement Ancillary fees
information.
• Organise personal work priorities and Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
development Pathways/career college for 2021 are:
• Maintain high service standards opportunities • First year $130
• Respond effectively to behaviours of Upon successful completion, you will be • Second year $175
concern prepared for further training to establish
Fees may be subject to change.
• Take clinical measurements. your career in a range of health fields.
This course has pathways, and possible Additional purchases
credit, into further study in allied health, There are currently no additional items
remedial massage and nursing. to purchase for this program.
• Patient Services Assistant Any changes will be communicated to
• Therapy Assistant. Eg: Physiotherapy, your secondary college and provided to
Occupational Therapy, Speech successful applicants.
Pathology, Community Rehabilitation.
Further study options
HLT45115 Diploma of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing
HLT33015 Certificate III in HLT52015 Diploma of
Allied Health Assistance Remedial Massage
HLT43015 Certificate IV in
Allied Health Assistance
= guaranteed place
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ACM20117
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years East Geelong, Wyndham, Ballarat Recommended
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course will equip you with skills Upon successful completion of the
and knowledge to care for animals in a program, you will be eligible for two
Structured Workplace
range of environments. Major areas of units at 1 – 2 level, a unit 3 – 4 sequence Learning
study include working in the animal care and an ATAR increment (10% of the A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
industry, assisting with general care of lowest study score of the primary four spread over two years is strongly
animals, first aid for animals, veterinary VCE studies undertaken). NB: These recommended for assessments within
reception duties, daily clinic routine and credits must be confirmed with the VET this program. Work placement may
assisting with surgery preparations. The Coordinator at your school. occur during the term holidays.
course will also develop your skills to
provide information on animal welfare Contribution to VCAL Compulsory information
products and services to the public. Contribution to VCAL is determined session
by the number of units successfully You will be required to attend an
Program content completed. See page 7 for more information session with a parent/
This program consists of a minimum information. guardian. Details will be sent to you
of 12 units that cover the following by mail and through your secondary
topics: Pathways/career college VET Coordinator.
• Work in the animal care industry
opportunities
Upon successful completion of this Tuition fees
• Participate in workplace
program, you can receive a guaranteed Refer to secondary college for
communications
place into ACM30117 Certificate III in confirmation of tuition fees.
• Complete animal care hygiene Animal Studies or ACM30417 Certificate
routines III in Companion Animal Services at The
Ancillary fees
• Feed and water animals Gordon. Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
college for 2021 are:
• Participate in environmentally Successful completion of this program
sustainable work practices can also lead you to a range of entry- • First year $205
• Provide reception services for an level employment opportunities. This • Second year $215
animal care facility may be in veterinary clinics, animal
Fees may be subject to change.
shelters, pet shops, companion animal
• Provide information on companion
animals, products and services
services or animal training whilst under Additional purchases
the direction and supervision of a Students are required to bring a laptop
• Assist in the health care of animals qualified instructor. to class each week.
• Provide basic first aid for animals
Any changes will be communicated to
• Provide basic care of mammals your secondary college and provided
• Provide basic care of domestic cats with letters sent to successful applicants.
• Participate in workplace health and
safety processes.
Further study options
Diploma of Veterinary Nursing -
ACM30117 Certificate III in ACM40418 Certificate IV in
Dental | Emergency and Critical Care
Animal Studies Veterinary Nursing
General Practice | Surgical
ACM20117 Certificate II
in Animal Studies
ACM30417 Certificate
ACM40217 Certificate IV in
III in Companion Animal Bachelor of Science
Captive Animals
Services
= guaranteed place
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AUR20716
Certificate II in Automotive
Vocational Preparation
“Motor Mechanics”
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years East Geelong, Colac, Wyndham Recommended
Program description • Remove and replace steering The need-to-know stuff:
assemblies
This course will equip you with broad
automotive knowledge as well as entry- • Clean vehicles. Structured Workplace
level skills in motor mechanics, so that Learning
Contribution to VCE A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
you are ‘work ready’ and prepared for
employment as an apprentice in the Upon successful completion of the spread over two years is strongly
automotive or associated industries. program, you will receive two units at 1–2 recommended for assessments within
level, a unit 3-4 sequence, and an ATAR this program. Work placement may
Program content increment (10% of the lowest study occur during the term holidays.
This program consists of 16 units that score of the primary four VCE studies
cover the following topics: undertaken). NB: These credits must be Compulsory information
• Follow environmental and
confirmed with the VET Coordinator at session
your school. You will be required to attend an
sustainability best practice in an
information session with a parent/
automotive workplace Contribution to VCAL
guardian. Details will be sent to you
• Follow safe working practices in an Contribution to VCAL is determined by mail and through your secondary
automotive workplace by the number of units successfully college VET Coordinator.
• Identify automotive electrical systems completed. See page 7 for more
and components information. Tuition fees
• Identify automotive mechanical Refer to secondary college for
Pathways/career
systems and components confirmation of tuition fees.
opportunities
• Use and maintain tools and equipment Ancillary fees
Successful completion of this program
• Remove and refit vehicle batteries prepares you with a solid foundation of Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Dismantle and assemble single cylinder practical skills required to successfully college for 2021 are:
four-stroke petrol engines gain an apprenticeship in the automotive
• First year $135
• Remove and replace wheel and tyre industry in repair, service and retail
sectors. It can also provide credit • Second year $135
assemblies
towards an apprenticeship qualification. Fees may be subject to change.
• Communicate effectively in an
School-based apprenticeships and
automotive workplace
traineeships may also be available in Additional purchases
• Resolve routine problems in an addition to entry-level employment. This program requires the purchase of
automotive workplace additional items, including protective
• Carry out basic vehicle servicing clothing, which remain the property of
operations the student.
• Remove and replace brake assemblies Details of these items will be provided to
successful applicants.
• Remove and replace radiators
• Remove and replace vehicle front
suspension springs
Further study options
Certificate III apprenticeship course in:
AUR20716 Certificate II
- Light or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
in Automotive Vocational AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive
- Motorcycle Mechanics
Preparation “Motor - Outdoor Power Equipment
Mechanical Diagnosis
Mechanic” - Automotive Sales
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AUR20716
Certificate II in Automotive
Vocational Preparation
“Paint and Panel”
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years East Geelong Recommended
Program description • Apply refinishing primers to vehicle The need-to-know stuff:
surfaces
This course will equip you with broad
automotive knowledge as well as • Apply paint to vehicle body panels Structured Workplace
entry-level skills in paint and panel work • Set up and use welding equipment.
Learning
(vehicle body), so that you are ‘work A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
ready’ and prepared for employment Contribution to VCE spread over two years is strongly
as an apprentice in the automotive or Upon successful completion of the recommended for assessments within
associated industries. The program program, you will receive two units at 1–2 this program. Work placement may
covers essential skills in spray painting, level, a unit 3-4 sequence, and an ATAR occur during the term holidays.
panel beating, welding steel and plastic increment (10% of the lowest study
coating, metal finishing and score of the primary four VCE studies
Compulsory information
car detailing. undertaken). NB: These credits must be session
confirmed with the VET Coordinator at You will be required to attend an
Program content your school. information session with a parent/
This program consists of 12 units that guardian. Details will be sent to you
cover the following topics: Contribution to VCAL by mail and through your secondary
• Follow environmental and Contribution to VCAL is determined college VET Coordinator.
sustainability best practice in an by the number of units successfully
completed. See page 7 for more Tuition fees
automotive workplace
information. Refer to secondary college for
• Follow safe working practices in an
confirmation of tuition fees.
automotive workplace Pathways/career
• Communicate effectively in an opportunities Ancillary fees
automotive workplace Successful completion of this program Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Resolve routine problems in an prepares you with a solid foundation of college for 2021 are:
automotive workplace practical skills required to successfully • First year $135
• Use and maintain tools and equipment gain an apprenticeship in the automotive
• Second year $135
in an automotive workplace industry - paint and panel sector. It
can also provide credit towards an Fees may be subject to change.
• Remove and realign vehicle body
apprenticeship qualification. School- Additional purchases
panels
based apprenticeships and traineeships
• Carry out basic repairs to vehicle body may also be available in addition to This program requires the purchase
panels entry-level employment. of additional items, including
protective clothing, which remain the
• Identify automotive electrical systems
property of the student.
and components
Details of these items will be provided to
• Identify automotive mechanical
successful applicants.
systems and components
Further study options
Certificate III apprenticeship course in:
AUR20716 Certificate II - Automotive Body Repair
AUR40712 Certificate IV in Automotive
in Automotive Vocational - Automotive Refinishing
Body Repair Technology
Preparation “Paint and Panel” - Automotive Glazing
- Automotive Sales
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SHB30115
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years Geelong City Recommended
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course will equip you with the Upon successful completion, you will be
hands-on skills and knowledge required eligible to receive up to four units at 1-2
Structured Workplace
to work in a salon and provide core level and a unit 3-4 sequence. You may Learning
beauty services including manicures, receive one ATAR increment (10% of the A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
pedicures, make-up services, lash and lowest study score of the primary four spread over two years is strongly
brow treatments, and tanning services. VCE studies undertaken). recommended for assessments within
Participants will also gain skills in NB: These credits must be confirmed this program. Work placement may
merchandising, sales, customer service, with the VET Coordinator at your school. occur during the term holidays.
and housekeeping duties.
Contribution to VCAL Compulsory information
Program content Contribution to VCAL is determined session
This program consists of 13 units that by the number of units successfully You will be required to attend an
cover the following topics: completed. See page 7 for more information session with a parent/
• Apply cosmetic tanning products information. guardian. Details will be sent to you
by mail and through your secondary
• Design and apply make-up Pathways/career college VET Coordinator.
• Provide manicure and pedicure opportunities
services Upon successful completion of this Tuition fees
• Research and apply beauty industry program through The Gordon, you Refer to secondary college for
information can receive a guaranteed place into confirmation of tuition fees.
• Apply safe hygiene, health and work SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty
Therapy or SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty
Ancillary fees
practices
Therapy. Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Design and apply make-up for college for 2021 are:
photography Successful completion of this program
can also lead you to a range of entry- • First year $415
• Provide lash and brow services
level employment opportunities in the • Second year $385
• Comply with organisational beauty therapy or related cosmetic
Fees may be subject to change.
requirements within a personal industries, in roles such as a salon
services environment assistant or retail cosmetic sales Additional purchases
• Advise on beauty products and assistant. School-based apprenticeships This program requires the purchase
services and traineeships may also be available in of additional items, which remain the
• Provide salon services to clients addition to entry-level employment. property of the student.
• Apply eyelash extensions Details of these items will be provided to
• Use social media tools for collboration successful applicants.
and engagement.
• Maintain personal health and wellbeing
Please note: The student is expected to
experience all treatments and to provide
their own models for assessment.
Further study options
SHB40115 Certificate IV in SHB50115 Diploma of
Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy
CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen CUA51015 Diploma of Screen
SHB30115 Certificate lll in
and Media “Specialist Make-up and Media “Specialist Make-up
Beauty Services Services” Services”
SHB30416 Certificate III in
Hairdressing
= guaranteed place
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22338VIC
Certificate II in Building and
Construction (Bricklaying)
Pre-Apprenticeship
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years East Geelong, Wyndham Recommended
Program description • Apply brick veneer construction The need-to-know stuff:
techniques
This course will equip you with the
basic skills and knowledge to enter the • Apply cavity brick construction Structured Workplace
bricklaying industry or other building techniques Learning
trades, and is designed to enhance your • Apply masonry blockwork techniques. A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
apprenticeship prospects. The course spread over two years is strongly
provides an introduction to the industry, Contribution to VCE recommended for assessments within
specific trade skills including the use Upon successful completion of the this program. Work placement may
of hand and power tools, and also the program, you will receive up to five units occur during the term holidays.
requirements of occupational health and at 1–2 level, a unit 3-4 sequence, and
safety procedures within the industry. an ATAR increment (10% of the lowest
Compulsory information
study score of the primary four VCE session
Program content studies undertaken). You will be required to attend an
This program consists of 15 units that NB: These credits must be confirmed information session with a parent/
cover the following topics: with the VET Coordinator at your school. guardian. Details will be sent to you
• Apply OHS requirements policies by mail and through your secondary
Contribution to VCAL college VET Coordinator.
and procedures in the construction
industry Contribution to VCAL is determined
by the number of units successfully Tuition fees
• Prepare to work safely in the
completed. See page 7 for more Refer to secondary college for
construction industry
information. confirmation of tuition fees.
• Identify and handle bricklaying tools
and equipment Pathways/career Ancillary fees
• Conduct workplace communications opportunities Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
The direct career pathway from college for 2021 are:
• Work effectively and sustainably in
the construction industry this program is into a full-time • First year $383
apprenticeship in bricklaying or an
• Provide basic emergency life support • Second year $140
associated building trade.
• Apply basic levelling procedures Fees may be subject to change.
Other career pathways within the
• Apply basic bricklaying techniques construction industry could include: Additional purchases
• Erect and safely use working site supervisor, building administration, This program requires the purchase
platforms estimation and building inspection. of additional items, which remain the
• Prepare for work in the building and property of the student.
construction industry Details of these items will be provided to
• Interpret and apply basic plans and successful applicants.
drawings
• Carry out measurements and
calculations
Further study options
CPC40110 Certificate IV
CPC30111 Certificate III in
in Building and
Bricklaying/Blocklaying
22338VIC Certificate ll in Construction (Building)
Building and Construction
(Bricklaying) Pre-apprenticeship Certificate III in an
associated building trade
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22338VIC
Certificate II in Building and
Construction (Carpentry)
Pre-Apprenticeship
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years East Geelong, Colac, Wyndham Recommended
Program description • Install basic window and door frames The need-to-know stuff:
This course will equip you with the • Install basic external cladding
basic skills and knowledge to enter the
Structured Workplace
• Install interior fixings
carpentry industry or other building Learning
• Erect and safely use working platforms
trades, and is designed to enhance your A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
• Construct a basic roof frame spread over two years is strongly
apprenticeship prospects. The course
provides an introduction to the industry, • Carry out basic demolition of timber recommended for assessments within
specific trade skills including the use structures this program. Work placement may
of hand and power tools, and also the • Prepare for work in the building occur during the term holidays.
requirements of occupational health and industry.
safety procedures within the industry.
Compulsory information
Contribution to VCE session
Program content Upon successful completion of the You will be required to attend an
This program consists of a minimum of program, you will receive up to five units information session with a parent/
20 units that cover the following topics: at 1–2 level, a unit 3-4 sequence, and guardian. Details will be sent to you
• Apply OHS requirements policies an ATAR increment (10% of the lowest by mail and through your secondary
and procedures in the construction study score of the primary four VCE college VET Coordinator.
industry studies undertaken).
NB: These credits must be confirmed
Tuition fees
• Prepare to work safely in the
with the VET Coordinator at your school. Refer to secondary college for
construction industry
confirmation of tuition fees.
• Identify and handle carpentry tools Contribution to VCAL
and equipment Contribution to VCAL is determined
Ancillary fees
• Carry out measurements and by the number of units successfully Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
calculations completed. See page 7 for more college for 2021 are:
• Conduct workplace communications information. • First year $403
• Work effectively and sustainably in Pathways/career • Second year $170
the construction industry opportunities Fees may be subject to change.
• Provide basic emergency life support The direct career pathway from Additional purchases
• Apply basic levelling procedures this program is into a full-time
This program requires the purchase
• Perform basic setting out apprenticeship in carpentry or an
of additional items, which remain the
associated building trade.
• Construct basic formwork for concrete property of the student.
Other career pathways within the
• Interpret and apply basic plans and Details of these items will be provided to
construction industry could include:
drawings successful applicants.
site supervisor, building administration,
• Construct basic sub-floor estimation, building inspection, and
• Construct basic wall frames drafting (architectural).
Further study options
CPC40110 Certificate IV in CPC50210 Diploma of
CPC30211 Certificate III in
Building and Construction Building and Construction
Carpentry
22338VIC Certificate ll in (Building) (Building)
Building and Construction
(Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship Certificate III in an associated
building trade
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BSB30115
Certificate III in Business
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning VCE
2 years Geelong City only Recommended Scored Assessed Program
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course will assist you to develop Upon successful completion of the Structured Workplace
a broad range of business skills and program, you will receive four units at Learning
knowledge, and prepare you for work 1-2 level and a unit 3-4 sequence. You
in a variety of business environments. will have the option to undertake Scored A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
It covers core skills in customer service, Assessment and the study score can be spread over two years is strongly
administration and business processes, fully counted as one of your best four recommended for assessments within
as well as team work and time studies for ATAR purposes, or will count this program. Work placement may
management that could be used in a as a fifth or sixth study increment, if not occur during the term holidays.
variety of small or large businesses. one of your four highest scores. Compulsory information
Program content NB: These credits must be confirmed session
with the VET Coordinator at your school.
This program consists of 12 units that You will be required to attend an
cover the following topics: Contribution to VCAL information session with a parent/
guardian. Details will be sent to you
• Apply knowledge of WHS legislation Contribution to VCAL is determined
by mail and through your secondary
in the workplace by the number of units successfully
college VET Coordinator.
• Produce spreadsheets completed. See page 7 for more
• Process customer complaints
information. Tuition fees
• Write simple documents Pathways/career Refer to secondary college for
opportunities confirmation of tuition fees.
• Work effectively with diversity
• Promote innovation in a team This qualifications provides you with Ancillary fees
environment a broad range of knowledge and skills Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
to pursue a career or further training college for 2021 are:
• Maintain business records
in business. The course also provides
• Deliver and monitor a service to • First year $110
a pathway for students who wish to
customers continue with their business studies at a • Second year $110
• Organise workplace information higher level. Fees may be subject to change.
• Design and produce business
documents
Additional purchases
This program requires the purchase
• Recommend products and services
of additional items, which remain the
• Organise personal work priorities and property of the student.
development.
Details of these items will be provided to
successful applicants.
Further study options
BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business
BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business
Administration
= guaranteed place = offered as traineeship
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RII20715
Certificate II in Civil
Construction
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years East Geelong Recommended
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course will prepare you with the Upon successful completion of the
core skills and knowledge to work program, you will receive recognition
Structured Workplace
in an operational role within the civil of up to three units at Units 1 and 2 level Learning
construction industry. You will learn and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
a range of hands-on construction spread over two years is strongly
techniques, as well as theoretical and Contribution to VCAL recommended for assessments within
safety knowledge to prepare you for Contribution to VCAL is determined this program. Work placement may
working in the industry. by the number of units successfully occur during the term holidays.
completed. See page 7 for more
Program content information. Compulsory information
This program consists of 16 units that session
cover the following topics: Pathways/career You will be required to attend an
• Plan and organise work
opportunities information session with a parent/
Successful completion of this program guardian. Details will be sent to you
• Carry out measurements and
prepares you with a solid foundation of by mail and through your secondary
calculations
practical skills required to successfully college VET Coordinator.
• Read and interpret plans and gain an apprenticeship in the civil
specifications construction industry. Tuition fees
• Carry out manual excavation Refer to secondary college for
• Communicate in the workplace confirmation of tuition fees.
• Work safely and follow WHS policies Ancillary fees
and procedures Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Use hand and power tools college for 2021 are:
• Implement traffic management • First year $200
• Identify, locate and protect • Second year $200
underground services Fees may be subject to change.
• Spread and compact materials
manually Additional purchases
• Operate small plant and equipment This program requires the purchase
of additional items, which remain the
• Conduct basic scaffolding
property of the student.
• Control traffic with stop-slow bat
Details of these items will be provided to
• Erect and dismantle temporary successful applicants.
fencing and gates
• Drain and dewater civil
construction site
• Support plant operations.
Further study options
RII20715 Certificate II in RII30815 Certificate III in RII407015 Certificate IV in
Civil Construction Civil Construction Plant Operations Civil Construction Supervision
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CHC32015
Certificate III in
Community Services
Incorporating CHC22015 Certificate II in Community
Services
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning VCE
2 years Geelong City Recommended Scored Assessed Program
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course will equip you with Upon successful completion of the
entry-level skills and knowledge for program, you will receive up to three
Structured Workplace
employment or further study in the units at 1-2 level (depending on the Learning
community services sector. The program electives chosen) and two units at Work placement is mandatory for
covers areas such as communication, 3-4 level. You also have the option to assessments within this program. Work
occupational health and safety, first aid, undertake Scored Assessment and the placement may occur during the term
casework, and needs identification. study score can be fully counted as holidays.
one of your best four studies for ATAR
Program content purposes, or will count as a fifth or sixth
Selection requirements
This program consists of 13 units that study increment if not one of your four Applicants must have successfully
cover the following topics: highest scores. completed Year 10 to be eligible to
• Organise and complete daily work undertake this program.
NB: These credits must be confirmed
activities with the VET Coordinator at your school. Compulsory information
• Provide first point of contact
Contribution to VCAL session
• Communicate and work in health or You will be required to attend an
Contribution to VCAL is determined
community services information session with a parent/
by the number of units successfully
• Work with diverse people completed. See page 7 for more guardian. Details will be sent to you
• Participate in workplace health and information. by mail and through your secondary
safety college VET Coordinator.
Pathways/career
• Provide first aid
opportunities Tuition fees
• Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Refer to secondary college for
Upon successful completion of the first
Islander cultural safety confirmation of tuition fees.
year, you will receive a full Certificate II
• Manage personal stressors in the work qualification and the full Certificate III
environment
Ancillary fees
qualification after the second year. You
Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Use communication to build may choose to go on to further study
college for 2021 are:
relationships in youth work/community services,
disability or aged care. • First year $330
• Follow safe work practices for direct
client care You may also gain access to a range of • Second year $120
• Respond to client needs entry-level employment opportunities Fees may be subject to change.
within the following fields: youth work,
• Work within a community
aged care work, disability services and Additional purchases
development framework
community development. School-based There are currently no additional items
• Implement participation and apprenticeships and traineeships may to purchase for this program.
engagement strategies. also be available in addition to entry- Any changes will be communicated to
level employment. your secondary college and provided to
successful applicants.
Further study options
CHC52015 Diploma of
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Community Services
CHC43015 Certificate IV in
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
Ageing Support
CHC32015
Certificate III
in Community CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
Services
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
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CHC30113
Certificate III in Early Childhood
Education and Care
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years Geelong City, Hobsons Bay Mandatory
Program description • Participate in workplace health and The need-to-know stuff:
safety
This course will equip you with the
skills and knowledge to enter the • Support children to connect with their Structured Workplace
early childhood sector. The program world. Learning
encompasses health, education and Work placement is mandatory for
Contribution to VCE assessments within this program.
sociological aspects to prepare you
for work in a range of environments. Upon successful completion of the Work placement may occur during
During the program you’ll learn how to program, you are eligible for two unit 1-2 the term holidays.
use organisational policies, procedures sequences and two unit 3-4 sequences.
and individual children’s profiles to You may receive one ATAR increment Selection requirements
plan activities and provide care to (10% of the lowest study score of the
Applicants must have successfully
children, facilitating their leisure and primary four VCE studies undertaken),
completed Year 10 to be eligible to
play and enabling them to achieve their NB: These credits must be confirmed undertake this program, and must
developmental outcomes as required with the VET Coordinator at your school. also attend an interview before being
under the national framework. selected.
Contribution to VCAL
Program content Contribution to VCAL is determined Compulsory information
This program consists of 12 units that by the number of units successfully session
cover the following topics: completed. See page 7 for more You will be required to attend an
• Ensure the health and safety of information. information session with a parent/
children guardian. Details will be sent to you
Pathways/career
• Provide care for children by mail and through your secondary
opportunities college VET Coordinator.
• Develop positive and respectful Upon successful completion of
relationships with children this program through The Gordon, Tuition fees
• Work legally and ethically you will receive a guaranteed place Refer to secondary college for
• Provide an emergency first aid into CHC30113 Certificate III in Early confirmation of tuition fees.
response in an education and care Childhood Education and Care or
setting CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Ancillary fees
Education and Care at The Gordon, Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Use an approved learning framework
along with credit for common units. college for 2021 are:
to guide practice
Successful completion of this program • First year $210
• Identify and respond to children and
can also lead you to a range of entry- • Second year $430
young people at risk
level employment opportunities which
• Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Fees may be subject to change.
may include working as a childcare
Strait Islander cultural safety assistant, family day carer, nanny, and Additional purchases
• Develop cultural competence out of school care assistant.
This program requires the purchase
• Promote and provide healthy food of additional items, which remain the
and drinks. property of the student.
Details of these items will be provided to
successful applicants.
Further study options
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early CHC50113 Diploma of
Bachelor of Education
Childhood Education and Care Early Childhood
(Early Years)
(SBAT or Traineeship) Education and Care
= guaranteed place
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CUA30715
Certificate III in Design
Fundamentals (Design Basics)
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years Geelong City, Hobsons Bay Strongly Recommended
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
If you are looking to develop your Upon successful completion of the
creative design skills the Certificate program, you are eligible for two unit 1-2
Structured Workplace
III Design Fundamentals qualification sequences and two unit 3-4 sequences. Learning
covers technical and conceptual design You may receive one ATAR increment Work placement is strongly
skills across a range of Design industries. (10% of the lowest study score of the recommended within this program.
Practice at this level is underpinned by primary four VCE studies undertaken). Work placement may occur during the
an introduction to design theory, colour NB: These credits must be confirmed term holidays.
and history. Students will learn and with the VET Coordinator at your school.
apply skills to develop planning, layout,
Compulsory information
creative design and 3D modelling, while Contribution to VCAL session
responding to a range of design briefs. Contribution to VCAL is determined by You will be required to attend an
the number of units successfully information session with a parent/
Program content guardian. Details will be sent to you
completed. See page 7 for more
This program consists of 12 units that by mail and through your secondary
information.
cover the following topics: college VET Coordinator.
• Explore the use of colour Pathways/career Tuition fees
• Contribute to health and safety opportunities
Refer to secondary college for
of self and others Successful completion of this program confirmation of tuition fees.
• Explore and apply the creative design prepares you with a solid foundation of
process to 2D forms practical skills required to successfully Ancillary fees
apply for further training in a variety of Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
• Explore and apply the creative design
courses: • Interior Design college for 2021 are:
process to 3D forms
• Graphic Design
• Evaluate the nature of design in a • First year $200
• Industrial Design
specific industry context • Fashion Design • Second year $200
• Source and apply information on the • Architecture/Building Design Fees may be subject to change.
history and theory of design • Digital Media/Advertising
• Create electronic presentations • Creative Arts & Media Additional purchases
• Furniture making. This program requires the purchase
• Follow a design process
This course will prepare all graduates of additional items, which remain the
• Produce drawings to communicate property of the student.
with a folio of work that can be used to
ideas
apply for further study in their chosen Details of these items will be provided to
• Source and apply design industry design field. The folio’s focus can be successful applicants.
knowledge self-driven, allowing students to choose
• Participate in collaborative creative from a multitude of design areas/fields
projects to develop work and to enhance their
• Plan a career in the creative arts knowledge of that field.
industry
• Make scale models.
Further study options
CUA30715 Certificate III in MSF40218 Certificate IV
Bachelor of Design
Design Fundamentals in Interior Decoration
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CUA30715
Certificate III in
Design Fundamentals (Graphic
Design)
Duration Training location Structured Workplace Learning
2 years Geelong City Recommended
Program description Contribution to VCE The need-to-know stuff:
This course will provide you with core Upon successful completion of the
knowledge and skills to enhance your program, you will be eligible for two
Structured Workplace
entry-level employment opportunities or units at 1-2 level and at least two units Learning
further study prospects in the graphics at 3-4 level. You may receive one ATAR A minimum of 10 days’ work placement
world. increment (10% of the lowest study spread over two years is strongly
Taught by industry experienced score of the primary four VCE studies recommended within this program.
teachers, you will be introduced to a undertaken). Work placement may occur during the
wide variety of drawing materials and NB: These credits must be confirmed term holidays.
techniques, when producing finished
with the VET Coordinator at your school. Compulsory information
design pieces, using the Adobe suite
of products, including Photoshop, Contribution to VCAL session
Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. You will be required to attend an
Contribution to VCAL is determined by
Throughout the course, you will learn the number of units successfully information session with a parent/
about design, create illustrations, both guardian. Details will be sent to you
manually and digitally, explore page completed. See page 7 for more
by mail and through your secondary
layout and typography, learn digital information.
college VET Coordinator.
photography, video editing, and how to
apply colour to visual work.
Pathways/career Tuition fees
opportunities
Refer to secondary college for
Program content Upon successful completion of this confirmation of tuition fees.
This program consists of 12 units: program through The Gordon, you
• Contribute to health and safety of self can receive a guaranteed place into Ancillary fees
and others CUA50715 Diploma of Graphic Design at Ancillary fees payable to your secondary
The Gordon. college for 2021 are:
• Produce drawings to communicate
ideas Successful completion of this program • First year $210
can also lead you to a range of entry-
• Explore and apply the creative design • Second year $210
level employment opportunities in
process to 2D forms Fees may be subject to change.
graphic arts industry, into small or large
• Prepare video assets printing and design businesses.
Additional purchases
• Produce and prepare photo images
This program requires the purchase
• Capture photographic images
of additional items, which remain the
• Explore and apply the creative design property of the student.
process to 3D forms
Details of these items will be provided
• Follow a design process to successful applicants.
• Explore the use of colour
• Source and apply design industry
knowledge
• Use typography techniques
• Prepare files for publication.
Further study options
CUA30715 Certificate III in CUA60315 Bachelor of Creative Arts
CUA50715 Diploma of
Design Fundamentals (Graphic Advanced Diploma of (Visual Communication
Graphic Design
Design) Graphic Design Design)
= guaranteed place
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