senior school handbook 2008 - Mount Eliza Secondary College

Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA)
Australian School Based Apprenticeships are also a recognised program within the VCE.
In order to participate in this programme, students need to find an employer willing to participate in
the scheme. The College will then assist the student and the employer to make the necessary
arrangements with a registered training organisation. An additional cost is associated with the
monitoring of the apprenticeship.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools program combines general VCE studies with
vocational training and hands-on training and practice in the workplace. VET in schools program are fully
recognised by the VCAA and contribute to a unit 1-4 sequence OR a 1-2 unit sequence.
Successful completion of a VET in the VCE program provides students with:
two qualifications: a Victorian Certificate of Education issued by the VCAA and a nationally recognised
VET Certificate issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO);
two Statements of Results issued by the VCAA giving details of units completed in the VCE and
competencies completed in the VET qualification;
an enhanced Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) which can improve access to further
education. In some programs this means the student will receive a Study Score in the same way they
would for a traditional VCE subject. This can count as one of their top 4 subjects as contributing fully
towards the ENTER. If this does not occur the student gains an increment towards their ENTER;
the ability to articulate into further vocational education and training courses with, in many cases, credit
being given towards an apprenticeship.
Students may be required to complete 40— 80 hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) out of school
hours, usually during the holidays.
Over 24,000 students were enrolled in VET-in-schools programs in 2007.
VET COSTS:
VET programs are optional, and they do involve additional costs .
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due by 12th October 2007 and complete
payment must be made by 30 November 2007 to secure a place in the course.
As the College has not been notified of the 2008 funding arrangements, the
cost of the parent contribution is an estimate based on 2007 costs. Costs will
be confirmed in October when all applicants will be sent a letter outlining the
full costs of the VET program they have applied for.
Any student interested in a VET should discuss this with Mrs Deborah Batt, Student
Pathways Coordinator, and indicate their interest clearly on their Selection Form.
It is essential that prospective Year 11 students plan a full
22-unit program prior to commencing their Year 11 studies.
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