Selected VCE VET programs have a study score component based on the designated Units 3 and 4 sequence of their program. For scored VCE VET programs, the study score is calculated using assessments of each students levels of performance. Judgments about each students levels of performance are based on evidence from two sources:
The 2012 VCE VET Scored Assessment Workshops are designed for all teachers and assessors of scored VCE VET programs. They will include:
The workshops will be held between Thursday 8 March and Tuesday 27 March at the State Netball Hockey Centre, Anne Henderson Room, 10 Brens Drive, Royal Park, Parkville:
Registration for the Workshops can be submitted via the following online form: Registration. For further information including materials and times, please refer to the: Notice to Schools: No.18/2012.
The study score can contribute directly to the ATAR as one of the students primary four scaled studies or as the fifth or sixth study.
It is important to note that the Units 3 and 4 sequences of VCE VET programs are not designed as stand-alone studies. Students are strongly advised against undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence without first completing Units 1 and 2.
Where a student does not wish to receive a study score or any grade for a VCE VET program, the school will need to enter 'NA' for the three tasks on VASS and that student does not undertake the examination.
Where a student elects not to receive a study score, no contribution to the ATAR will be available for the scored VCE VET program.
The following VCE VET programs have a study score available to students undertaking the relevant Units 3 and 4 sequence:
The VCE VET Assessment Guide is for all VCE VET scored programs and contains background information relating to VCE VET study scores. It contains an overview of study score assessment, the process of integrating study scores with competency based assessment and detailed advice regarding the development and assessment of coursework tasks. The Assessment Guide also contains generic templates, scoring criteria and other coursework assessment records.
Program specific assessment advice for revised VCE VET scored programs is published annually as a supplement to the February edition of the VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET and is included on each of the webpages for VCE VET programs:
An Assessment Plan is a table that lists all units of competence that comprise the students Units 3 and 4 sequence and maps them against the three selected assessment tasks.
Assessment Plans for all students undertaking scored assessment must be developed within the guidelines described on pages 7–13 of the VCE VET Assessment Guide (PDF - 474KB) and entered on VASS by ENROLMENT 4 date.
Assessment Plan templates and samples can be found on each of the individual program pages for scored VCE VET programs: VCE VET program index.
Each of the four task types have specific scoring criteria. Assessment of the student’s level of performance on school-assessed coursework is based on using the scoring criteria to determine the level of performance on a task. Each criterion has a set of descriptors and a numerical rating scale of 1–5. On this scale, 1 represents the Base performance, 3 is a Medium performance, and 5 is a High performance. The minimum possible score for a task is 5 and the maximum is 25.
Assessments are recorded on three separate VCARs for each student. Details on how to record coursework assessments are provided on page 22 of the VCE VET Assessment Guide (PDF - 474KB).
The VCAA VET Unit appoints State Reviewers who are program specialists and closely involved in the assessment process. State Reviewers can provide assistance and advice with regard to delivery schedules and design of coursework tasks for scoring purposes. The list of State Reviewers is located at the bottom of our contacts page.
Students undertaking a scored VCE VET program will undertake an externally set and assessed examination during the end-of-year examination period.
Specific details on the examination for each of the scored VCE VET programs as well as past examination papers and assessment reports, can be found on the examinations webpage.