Back to VCAA Bulletin No. 53 - October 2019
Applications open for Top Designs 2020
From 2020, Top Designs (as part of the VCE Season of Excellence) will present works from the following VCE VET Programs:
- VCE VET Furnishing
- VCE VET Engineering
- VCE VET Integrated Technologies
- VCE VET Music Industry (Sound Production)
- VCE VET Creative and Digital Media.
Students can apply to have their work exhibited at the Melbourne Museum as part of Top Designs 2020. Applications are now open and available from the Season of Excellence webpage.
Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday 23 October 2019.
Top Designs 2020 panel applications
Applications are invited for the vacant VCE VET Engineering Panel position from teachers of the program. For more information and to apply, contact the VET unit: vet.vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Changes to VCE VET Scored Assessment for 2020 workshop
The VCAA has undertaken a review of VCE VET Scored Assessment, which is the first significant review since the inception of the program.
The VCAA will be holding a workshop 9am–12.30pm Thursday 5 December 2019 on the changes to task types, how to modify your coursework tasks to comply with the new rules, and the new tools for task types.
To register for this professional learning activity, visit the VCE VET Scored Assessment webpage.
VET Statewide workshops
The VET Statewide workshops will be held during November 2019. It is very important that schools with students undertaking VET have at least one staff member attending, as there will be significant information about VET reforms, including revised VCE VET programs for 2020, updates on VASS certificate types, revised VCE VET Scored Task Types and processes, Structured Workplace Learning and School-based Apprenticeships and Training recognition, quality assessment samples and an update on Get VET promotional material.
Workshops will be hosted at the following 14 locations: Ballarat, Bendigo, Brimbank, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Melbourne, Mildura, Traralgon, Preston, Ringwood, Shepparton, Wangaratta and Warrnambool. Registration details and further information regarding venues is available on the VET Statewide Workshops webpage.
VCE VET Applied Language
Schools with enrolments in VE1 – 10297NAT Certificate II in Applied Language and 10661NAT Certificate III in Applied Language need to ensure that the language of study is selected when enrolling students on VASS. Error messages will appear on the certificate eligibility report if the language of study is not selected from Stream B – VCE Language.
VCE VET Animal Studies requirement for VASS enrolment
Schools are reminded that where they have VCE students who commenced ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies in 2018, and who are continuing this year in the new ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies, they will need to make some changes on VASS in order for a Unit 3–4 sequence to accumulate.
In order to be eligible for a Unit 3–4 sequence this year, continuing students will need to be re-enrolled in all units of competency completed with an S in 2018. The enrolment for VCAL students will not need to change.
VCE or VCAL eligibility reports should be run for concerned students to ensure they are receiving their full entitlement of credit.
High-level VET qualification applications
Providers and schools wishing to deliver Certificate IV or higher VET qualifications in 2020 must submit an application to the VCAA and obtain approval before commencing any training.
The revised application form and information for high-level VET qualifications is available on the Block Credit Recognition webpage.
VCE VET Scored Assessment Audit
School coursework audit notification emails will be sent to selected schools and registered training organisations (RTOs) for the 2019 audit of their scored VCE VET programs. It is important to follow the instructions included with the email. The school or RTO identified as the Assessing Group has the responsibility of providing the audit material to the VCAA. The schools selected for audit in 2019 did not follow up on their 2018 audit results.
A full audit program will recommence in 2020 following the introduction of the revised VCE VET Scored Assessment arrangements.
Questions regarding the audit can be directed to the VET Unit: (03) 9032 1737.
VCE VET State Reviewer vacancies for 2020
Applications are invited for the vacant VCE VET State Reviewer positions for 2020 in the following VCE VET program areas:
- Integrated Technologies
- Community Services
- Furnishing.
State Reviewers can be teachers of the program at Units 3 and 4 levels. The VCE VET State Reviewer is a paid position and is required to undertake a range of activities, including participating in VCAA professional development, providing feedback and advice to schools and registered training organisations, assisting in the preparation of published advice regarding scored assessment, conducting coursework audits and preparing feedback as a result of the coursework audits. Appointments will be made from 1 January to 31 December 2020.
For more information and to apply, contact the VET Unit: vet.vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Structured Workplace Learning recognition reminder
As only one unit of credit is available per year for students undertaking Structured Workplace Learning recognition, or two for School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships recognition, work placements and reflections in the Workplace Learning Record must be completed in time for the result to be entered on VASS by Monday 11 November 2019.
New Get VET videos
Six new Get VET videos are now available on the VCAA website:
- Building and Construction
- Electrical Industry
- Hair and Beauty
- Laboratory Skills
- Music Industry
- Sport and Recreation.
These videos have been produced to support teachers in informing and inspiring students, parents and guardians about the opportunities available through VET, by providing a behind-the-scenes look into the world of VET, as well as sharing insights from students currently undertaking the program.
For all Get VET promotional material and links to the currently available videos, go to the Get VET webpage.
VCE VET Sport and Recreation
The Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation has been revised and the majority of units rewritten. The revised VCE VET program will not be available until later this year following the publication of Purchasing Hours for the units and approval by the VCAA committees. The VCE VET program will closely reflect SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation, which is available via training.gov.au.
There will also be changes to the electives in Certificate II and III in Sport and Recreation. These changes will be published later in 2019.
VCE VET Information, Digital Media and Technology
The ICT30115 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology has been superseded and replaced by ICT30118 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology from 2019.
There have been minor changes to the qualification but all students undertaking training will be required to be enrolled in the new qualification from 2020. Further details and program structure will be available on the VCE VET Information, Digital Media and Technology webpage in November.
Discovering Rail Careers
The VET Certificate II in Heavy and Light Rail Fundamentals (Pre-vocational) will commence in 2020. This course is for secondary students considering a career pathway into the expanding rail industry.
The Rail Academy is conducting a half-day workshop for students and staff to promote the rail industry and increase understanding about learning and work opportunities. Hear from industry experts and find out how to locate and effectively use career information. Student career practitioners, counsellors and student teachers would benefit from attending.
The Discovering Rail Careers event will take place 10am–12pm Wednesday 20 November 2019 at the Rail Academy, Shea Street, Newport.
To register, email railcareers@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
For further information and flyers promoting the event, contact 0459 869 828.