About Vocational Education and Training at MacKillop
MacKillop Catholic College is committed to the delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET). The many VET courses offered are presented as educational opportunities for students to gain workplace qualifications while also achieving a Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
Vocational Education and Training courses are auspiced through Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and delivered either on-site or in specialised facilities through MacKillop Catholic College utilising either a ‘partnership’ or ‘service’ agreement. Contracts with RTOs are subject to change in accordance with regular training package upgrades and logistical arrangements. Students and their families will be notified of changes if/when they present.
Due to the high commercial cost of VET enrolments, we may require parents to contribute towards some costs associated with a course. These additional costs may include fees for workshop excursions or trips, purchase of trade uniforms and/or kits etc.
VET Course
All certificate courses contribute credit points towards the Tasmanian Certificate of Education. The number of credit points is dependent on the units of competence. For details view the TCE planner tool at: www.tasc.tas.gov.au
MacKillop Catholic College VET courses are delivered on one line equating to 150 hours for a year. Some qualifications will take two years to complete. Within each program, students are provided with the opportunity to complete several ‘on-the-job’ work placements.
MacKillop Catholic College students may explore opportunities to engage in VET courses being offered through campus of GYC RTO where places are available or other RTOs such as TasTAFE. Please discuss with the Learning Leader – Vocational Learning.
What are the benefits of VET?
VET provides senior students with the opportunity
to gain:
- a nationally recognised VET (full or partial) qualification
- usually at a Certificate II or Certificate III Level.
- contribution towards their TCE.
- technical and employability skills.
- specialised and industry knowledge.
- employment opportunities, and
- flexible education pathways
How does VET work?
VET courses are in most cases undertaken over a two-year duration. VET is included in student timetables but may require attendance after standard school hours or during nominated term breaks.
Students work through Units of Competency (UOC) and are marked as “competent” or “not yet competent” by their Teacher/Trainer. To be assessed as competent, a student must show a consistent application of skills and knowledge to the standard required in the industry/a workplace (in both theory and practical-based tasks).
Contact VET Co-ordinator, Sue Howard, at showard@mackillop.tas.edu.au, for more information.
