Vocational Education & Training

VET at Sacred Heart College

Vocational Education and Training, otherwise known as VET is an opportunity for Sacred Heart College students to undertake Nationally Recognised Qualifications during their schooling. These qualifications are also recognised in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and can provide alternative pathways towards SACE completion for both, training and employment purposes, and university entrance.

VET Courses – Funding Models and Eligibility Requirements

VET courses are offered under two key funding models: Subsidised Training and Fee for Service.

Students should be aware that Subsidised Training involves additional entry requirements, including participation in the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process. In addition, Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is often a requirement to successfully gain the certificate qualification. 

To be eligible for a Subsidised Training course, students must:

• Complete a literacy and numeracy quiz
• Provide evidence of relevant industry experience such as:
  • A VET taster course certificate (eg Try-a-Trade or Industry Immersion
  • A reference from work experience
  • Proof of voluntary work

Year 10 students are encouraged to take part in a VET taster course, available in Terms 2 and 3, to support future eligibility.

Sacred Heart College students are able to access a number of ‘On Campus’ VET Courses as well as a range of ‘External’ VET Courses.

On Campus VET

Subsidised Training – Year 11 only

• Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30221) – The French Beauty Academy
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology (UEE22020) – Marcellin Technical College

Fee for Service – Year  11

• Certificate III in Sports Coaching SIS30521 (timetabled)* – Australian College of Sports

Fee for Service – Year 10 & 11

• Certificate III in Entrepreneurship & New Business (BSB3022) – Queensford College
• Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) – Queensford College

Fee for Service – Year 10

• Certificate III in Music CUA30920 (timetabled)* – The College of Sound and Music Production (COSAMP RTO 41549)

*timetabled VET Courses can be selected via Edval subject selections

External VET Courses

Subsidised Training – Year 11 only

• Certificate II in Automotive
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• Certificate II in Cookery/Certificate III in Hospitality* (Pathway Program)
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology
• Certificate II in Engineering (Metal Fabrication)
• Certificate II in Plumbing
• Certificate II in Salon Assistance (Hairdressing)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education*
• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Certificate III in Individual Support*
• Certificate III in Rural Operations (Agriculture or Animal Care & Husbandry)*

*course requires a SWL component for completion

Fee for Service – Year 10 & 11

Students may consider a range of fee for service VET Courses externally in disciplines such as:

• Business
• Design Fundamentals (Game Design)
• Fitness
• Information Technology (Game Development)
• Makeup
• Music
• Sports Coaching
• Visual Arts (Film/VFX)

For further details about VET at Sacred Heart College, including costs, please refer to the VET Information Booklet below.

Sacred Heart College
Vocational Education & Training Information Booklet

Structured Workplace Learning or Work Experience for VET Students

Some VET courses require students to complete compulsory Structured Workplace Learning (SWL), including a logbook, as part of the qualification. SWL should  be undertaken during school holidays or outside school hours. This applies to students studying the following: Cert III Allied Health, Cert III Early Childhood Education & Care, Cert III Individual Support and Cert III Animal Care & Husbandry.

SWL and Work experience requires a Work Placement Learning Agreement (WLA) Form to be completed and returned to the VET Coordinator for signing before placement commences. 

The WLA form must be completed and signed by:

• the student
• the parent/caregiver 
• the host supervisor
• the SHC VET Coordinator

This is a compulsory requirement to ensure that the College’s insurance provisions are in place. Students will not be insured if they attend placement without this form. 

Deadlines to submit the completed WLA form to vet@shc.sa.edu.au are: 

Email – vet@shc.sa.edu.au

Phone – 08 8350 2500