Andreas
VET gave me transferable skills, including first aid,
time management and communication.
I can use these skills anywhere I go!
Bachelor of Biomedicine Student
Why I chose VET
VET proved to be a great way to change up my learning. VET gave me the opportunity to develop skills that I could utilise in industry and professional environments. These skills ranged from communicating with diverse people to helping vulnerable people within the community.
What I got out of VET
Apart from a qualification that looks great on a resume, VET gave me the opportunity to follow my passions. The best part of VET was Structured Workplace Learning. I was fortunate to be placed at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre where I observed researchers and doctors doing incredible work.
My VET success story
By seeing the industry I wish to be a part of in the future through my VET Community Services placement, I knew where I wanted to go with my career. VET Community Services and VET Hospitality both taught me various techniques that are transferable to the health industry. The qualifications also helped me to get a job so I was able to work and get some extra pocket money which proved to be incredibly useful in VCE.
My advice
Take advantage of Structured Workplace Learning! It's an incredible opportunity to learn about a career and decide if it's for you or not – all without committing years of your life!
Andreas' VET success story (pdf - 1.08mb)
My pathway
Completed
VCE
VCE VET Community Services
- Structured Workplace Learning
- Structured Workplace Learning
Biology
English
Further Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
Chemistry
Employed part-time
Front Counter Assistant (Hospitality)
Customer Service (Retail)
Current
University
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Volunteer
Doxa
Lord Somers Camp and Power House
Teddy Bear Hospital
Employment
VCE Tutor
Future
Employed full-time
Health Industry
Career Goals
Open my own business
My Awards
Western Chances, 2018
Future Insights Scholarship, Doxa, 2018
Ormond College, 2018
Skyline VCE Bursary Program, Skyline Education Foundation, 2015–2017
VET in 3 words
Interactive. Practical. Fun.
Secondary school: Braybrook College
Location: Braybrook
VET qualifications:
- Certificate III in Community Services
- Certificate II in Hospitality