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ExplanationsVocational Education and Training (VET) in schoolsVET in Schools programs commence at theYear 10 level across a number of industries. Todate most VET that is provided by schools isat Certificate I or II level and can provide youwith basic training in your chosen field. If youare considering a VET in Schools program justremember you can not work with alcohol or ingaming areas until you are 18 years old. You alsoneed to remember that you will only get SACEcredits for the units you actually complete.A TraineeshipIf you think this might be the industry for you butaren’t really sure why not consider a Traineeship.Industry representatives strongly recommend thisoption as you will receive formal training linkedwith work placement and paid work. Successfulcompletion of a Traineeship in Cert II Hospitalitywill give you the skills you need to work in industry.If you decide that this is the career path for you,you can further your training by completing Cert III,IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or as many ofthese steps as you want to take)Years 10,11,12 Training Guarantee for SACEStudents Scheme (TGSS)If you are determined to work in the industry andcommence working towards a Certficate III buthave not been able to arrange an ASBA, the TGSSscheme might provide you with an opportunityto commence pre-vocational training as a part ofyour SACE.Conditions include:• Minimum of 210 nominal hours of VET (30SACE credits)• At least 140 hours of relevant work placement• VET delivered by an approved Skills for Allprovider (RTO)• Full or partial funding subsidy available• Any gap between funding subsidy and feecharged by RTO is the personal liability of thestudent• After completing SACE and leaving school youcontinue with the RTO to complete your Cert IIITalk to your VET Co-ordinator or Career Advisor tosee whether you qualify for the scheme.South Australian hospitality Industry15