Back to VCAA Bulletin No. 50 - July 2019
Structured Workplace Learning recognition new workplace
learning records
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) recognition provides the formal framework and processes to enable students to integrate their on-the-job experience and learning in a workplace with nationally recognised VET undertaken as part of either the VCE or the VCAL. To find out how it works, go to the SWL recognition webpage.
SWL recognition is available for students undertaking a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. In order to receive VCE or VCAL credit, students need to maintain and complete a workplace learning record.
To download the SBAT workplace learning record go to the Apprenticeships and Traineeships webpage. There is also a new workplace learning record for Plumbing, which can be downloaded from the VCE VET Plumbing webpage.
VCE VET Electrical Program
The 22261VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies expired on 30 June 2019 and was replaced by 22499VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational).
Further details about the revised program and transition will be provided in future editions of the VCAA Bulletin.
New VCE VET programs to be included in Top Designs
The VCAA is pleased to announce the expansion of the VCE VET category in Top Designs (as part of the VCE Season of Excellence), dedicated to showcasing exceptional student work. From 2020, alongside VCE VET Creative and Digital Media, Top Designs will present works from the following VCE VET Programs:
- VCE VET Furnishing
- VCE VET Engineering Studies
- VCE VET Integrated Technologies
- VCE VET Music Industry (Sound Production).
Applications for Top Designs 2020 will open in early September 2019, with application forms and judging criteria being made available online.
For further information, contact the VET Unit: (03) 9032 1737 or Student Events: SeasonofExcellence@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Transport and Logistics Industry VET Courses for secondary students
Schools are invited to contribute to the design and structure of a VCE VET Transport and Logistics Industry (TLI) program. The program will:
- promote the TLI in schools by providing training to students considering a career in this industry
- introduce school students to the growing TLI as a career pathway
- provide defined credit for the VCE and VCAL.
Courses currently delivered to secondary students include Certificate II and III courses in Warehousing Operations, Logistics and International Freight Forwarding (Operator).
Schools located in regions that have significant transport and warehousing facilities and a desire to offer their students TLI courses are encouraged to express interest. Selected schools will be required to participate in up to two Reference Group meetings in 2019.
Email your expression of interest to Dennis Tonkin, Program Manager, VET Unit: tonkin.dennis.j@edumail.vic.gov.au. For further information, contact the VET Unit: (03) 9603 7952.
Block Credit Policy
In 2019 special arrangements were provided to schools and registered training organisations to access the 2018 Block Credit Rules, where a student would receive credit at a lower than expected level. In 2020 no special arrangements will be in place and the full Block Credit Recognition policy will apply. For further information, go to the Block Credit Recognition webpage.
VET Student Eligibility Reports
Schools are encouraged to run a VET Student Eligibility Report on VASS for all students who are undertaking a VET certificate (Student program > VET Reports > VET Student eligibility). It is important to ensure that students are receiving the correct credit for their VET.
New VET success stories
Two new Get VET success stories are available on the VCAA website.
Samuel included VET Automotive in his VCE, gaining a Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation. This program introduced him to welding and inspired him to undertake an apprenticeship in fabrication post-school. See Samuel's full success story.
Bethany undertook a School-based traineeship in Business Administration during her VCE. This program led Bethany on a pathway to full-time employment while undertaking a Bachelor of Business. See Bethany's full success story.