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Find your passion |
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Pick a career that interests you |
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See what you can get with VET |
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Discover your VCE VET program |
Animals | Animal Attendant
Animal Welfare Officer
Pet Groomer
Veterinary Physician
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo Keeper | If caring for animals makes you happy, you can develop skills in animal health, welfare and nutrition. When you complete the qualification you will be able to assist with the care of animals in a variety of environments. |
Animal Care |
Equestrian Coach
Equine Event Manager
Equine Nutritionist
Foaling Attendant
Horse Trainer
Stud Manager
Strapper | If horses set your heart racing, saddle up for an exciting opportunity to learn about their behaviour, care, nutrition and biology. Gain an entry level qualification to work in an industry that includes sport, recreation and primary production. |
Equine Studies |
Visual Arts | Artist
Ceramic artist
Digital artist
Glasswork artist
Illustrator
Painter
Photographer
Printmaker
Sculptor
Textile designer
Visual artist
Woodwork designer | If you feel inspired to express your creativity through visual art, these qualifications provide you with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in the visual arts industry in a range of areas such as: ceramics, digital art, glasswork, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and woodwork design. |
Visual Arts |
Building and furnishing | Bricklayer
Builder
Carpenter
Painter and Decorator
Plasterer
Stonemason
Tiler
Glazier | If you want to start building your future, you can get hands-on with bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, tiling and more. This course is a pre-apprenticeship, giving you the basic skills and knowledge to move onto an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry. |
Building and Construction |
Cabinet Maker
French Polisher
Furniture Designer
Furniture Maker
Interior Designer
Kitchen and Bathroom
Designer
Upholsterer | If you like working with wood and have an interest in making furniture and cabinets, you can learn how to make timber joints using hand and power tools, as well as developing skills in construction, assembly, timber preparation, sustainability and safe work practices. You can also make a piece of furniture to keep. |
Furnishing |
Business and finance | Administration Officer
Business
Administration Officer
Financial
Administration Officer
Human Resources
Officer | If you want to get down to business, you can learn about business terminology, financial processes, document creation, customers and services. This course will open up opportunities for further study and work in private and public organisations throughout the world. |
Business |
Franchisee
Marketing Manger
Office Manager
Retail Manager
Shop Manager
Small Business Owner
Small Business
Manager | If you want to be your own boss, it’s time to learn what it takes to run your own business. Learn about money, marketing, public relations, product research and development, financial and physical resources and sales. Kick-start your journey into the world of small business. |
Small Business |
Cars, trucks, and anything with an engine | Auto Electrician
Engine Reconditioner
Marine Engineer
Mechanic
Motorsport Technician
Panel Beater
Pit Crew | If cars and trucks get you revved up, you can learn how to maintain and repair a range of vehicles. With further training you could go on to become a mechanic, an engineer or technician in a range of industries including motorsport, the military or mining. |
Automotive |
Children and the community | Child Welfare Officer
Community Health
Worker
Counsellor
Disability Support
Officer
Early Childhood
Educator
Residential Carer
Youth Worker
Personal Support
Worker
Mental Health Program
Coordinator | If you’re passionate about improving the lives of others in the community, you can develop skills in early childhood education and care, and community services work. Learn how to support community development, implement educational programs, understand legal and ethical requirements, and develop knowledge in social welfare and the human services industry. |
Community Services |
Design | Costume Designer
Fashion Designer
Production Manager
Sales Consultant
Textile Designer | If you follow fashion and want to get ahead of the game, you can uncover the trends and technologies shaping the industry. You will develop skills for the design and production of clothing and fabric. |
Applied Fashion Design and Technology |
Animator
Digital Designer
Game Developer
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Developer
Photographer
Set Designer | If you want to let your imagination run free, you can develop a broad range of skills in creative design and production. Depending on your interests you can learn 2D digital animation, visual design for broadcast, lighting, animation, digital effects, web design, editing or set construction. |
Creative and Digital Media |
Electrical | Flight Surveyor
Communications
Electrical Engineer
Electrician
Engineering Technician
Railway Signal
Electrician
Technical Officer | If electrical systems ignite your passion, power up with skills across a range of sectors, including electrical, electrotechnology and mechanical engineering. Develop safety practices and other workplace skills that will prepare you for working in the industry. |
Electrical Industry |
Engineering and manufacturing | Air Conditioning
Engineer
Avionics Technician
Boilermaker
Fitter
Hydraulic Controls
Technician
Mechanical Engineer
Metal Fabricator | Whether you want to do an engineering apprenticeship or follow a professional engineering career, this course can give you valuable hands-on experience in fabrication, general engineering, machining, producing basic engineering sketches and drawings, handling engineering materials and performing computations. |
Engineering Studies |
Entertainment | Arts Administration
Choreographer
Dancer
Dance Teacher
Physical Therapist | Whether you dance for fun, fitness or a future career, this course has the versatility to develop your dance techniques, prepare you to work in the industry and develop a range of complementary skills like preparing for auditions. |
Dance |
A&R Coordinator
Audio Engineer
Concert Promoter
Music Producer
Music Teacher
Musician
Tour Manager | If you’ve got the music in you, get behind the scenes and see what it takes to be successful in an industry that is always changing with new technology and trends. You can study Music Performance or Sound Production, learning about the industry, recording and the music business. |
Music |
Farming and the environment | Agricultural Scientist
Animal Nutritionist
Conservation Worker
Farmer
Fisheries Officer
Horticulturist
Landscape Designer
Nursery Manager
Park Ranger | If you want to grow or conserve nature, you can develop skills in farming, animal handling, animal health and feeding, milking, growing plants, restoring natural areas, pest control, agricultural technology, sustainability and much more. |
Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management |
Food, coffee, restaurants and hotels | Barista
Caterer
Chef
Event Coordinator
Guest Services Officer
Hotel Manager
Restaurant Manager
Waiter | Whether you see yourself behind the scenes preparing fantastic food and drinks or front-of-house creating memorable customer experiences, you can develop the cookery and service skills that will prepare you for a career in hospitality. You can learn to prepare food, cook, process payments, and follow hygiene and health and safety procedures. |
Hospitality |
Hair and beauty | Barber
Beauty Consultant
Beauty Therapist
Hairdresser
Makeup Artist
Salon Assistant
Salon Manager
Stylist | If you want to give your subject selections a makeover, you can learn what it takes to stand out from the crowd with an introduction to the hair and beauty industry. You will learn to provide advice to clients, perform a variety of hair and beauty treatments and services, apply makeup, sell hair and beauty products, handle money and keep records. |
Hair and Beauty |
Health | Allied Health Assistant
Hospital Orderly
Medical Practice
Assistant
Nurse
Nursing Assistant
Operating Theatre
Assistant
Patient Service
Assistant
Technician
Therapist’s Assistant | If you see yourself working in a hospital, health clinic, medical facility or lab, you can begin to develop a range of entry level skills in patient care and supporting health services. Learn about medical terminology, infection prevention and control, patient transport, body systems and health support. |
Health |
Civil infrastructure | Civil Construction Plant Operator
Civil Construction Technician
Construction Manager
Design Engineer
Driller
Miner
Safety Manager
Structural Engineer
Transport Planner
Stationary
Tunnel Technician
Urban Planner | If you see yourself being involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, such as roads, railways, buildings, bridges, tunnels, and dams, this qualification will give you the entry level skills and knowledge to enter the world of civil construction. |
Civil infrastructure |
Languages | Adult-Education Teacher
Customer Service
Officer
Interpreter
Lecturer
Tour Guide
Translator | If you love foreign languages and culture or you are thinking about living and working overseas, you can develop your foreign language skills. In your chosen language, you can learn how to listen, speak and write in social, casual and professional situations. |
Applied Language |
Plumbing | Gas Fitter
Hydraulic Designer
Mechanical Services Plumber
Plumber
Plumbing Contractor
Roofing and Mechanical Plumber
Site Manager | If you value a safe, clean water supply, quality sanitation facilities and dry and comfortable shelter, this qualification will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to enter into an apprenticeship in one of the various sectors of the plumbing industry. |
Plumbing |
Science | Agricultural Technician
Field Assistant
Food Scientist
Instrument Operator
Laboratory Assistant
Metallurgist
Pathology Collector | If you want to see a career in science under the microscope, you can get technical training in laboratory operations. Carry out laboratory procedures and develop technical skills and scientific knowledge for entry-level positions including laboratory assistant and instrument operator. |
Laboratory Skills |
Sports and outdoor activities | Aquatic Centre Manager
Community Sports
Manager
Lifeguard
Outdoor Adventure
Guide
Personal Trainer
Sports Administrator
Recreation Centre
Manager
Sports Coach
Sports Trainer | If you are sports minded or love physical activities, you can get a new set of skills in sport and outdoor recreation. Develop skills and knowledge in a range of different sports. Learn how to plan and conduct activities, events, warm-ups, cool downs, fitness programs, recreation, coaching and risk assessment. |
Sport and Recreation |
Technology | Database
Administrator
Game Developer
Multimedia Developer
Network Administrator
Software Developer
Technical Support
Web Developer | If you have ever wanted to build computers and networks, now you can. You can also learn to troubleshoot and repair faulty hardware, diagnose malware, maintain software and operating systems, and protect and secure ICT systems. |
Information and Communications Technology |
Aircraft Electronics
Computer Systems
Technician
Electronics Technician
ICT Support Technician
Robotics Engineer | If you want to change the world, Integrated Technologies might give you the spark. Almost every product and service you use depends on electronic technologies. This is creating new and growing career opportunities in robotics, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing and more. |
Integrated Technologies |
Hardware Engineer
IT Support Worker
Network Systems
Engineer
Project Manager
Security Engineer
Technical Specialist | Learn how to manage and optimise these systems, and develop the skills and knowledge to undertake the exams for internationally recognised Cisco® qualifications. You will also develop advanced problem solving and analytical skills appropriate for studies in engineering, mathematics and science. |
Cisco® |