Back to VCAA Bulletin No. 45 - February 2019
VCE VET programs for 2019
The following VCE VET programs have been revised in 2019:
The following new VCE VET programs have also been developed:
Teachers must be aware of the changes and current program booklets, as published on the applicable VCE VET program webpages. The VCE VET program changes for 2019 document provides individual program details for programs where:
- continuous improvement has resulted in units of credit and/or program structure changes
- redevelopment has been undertaken and revised programs are to be implemented from 2019
- a revised scored Unit 3–4 sequence is available for the first time in 2019
- a new VCE VET program has been developed.
Coursework audit 2018
Results and feedback from 2018 VCE VET coursework audits will be sent to principals and managers of the Assessing Group of the VCE VET program and registered training organisation (RTO) partners in February.
Teachers of VCE VET programs in audited schools should ensure they receive the outcome of their audit from their principal. If audit results indicate that improvement in task design is required, teachers should attend the relevant VCE VET scored assessment workshop.
VCE VET scored assessment workshops 2019
The VCAA will run its annual series of VCE VET scored assessment workshops in March at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Brens Drive, Parkville.
The professional development workshops are for school and RTO-based teachers, trainers and assessors of scored programs. They will cover activities relating to the design and development of scored assessment tasks in each scored VCE VET program. This year's workshops will also introduce changes to scored assessment in VCE VET programs (effective from 2020).
Schools are requested to share this information with their RTO partners. Further information, including the workshop schedule and a registration link, is available on the
VET Professional Development Activities webpage or by contacting the VCAA at
vcaavet.pdreg@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Material to support scored assessment
Teachers and trainers wishing to update or review their VCE VET scored coursework tasks should refer to the
Scored Assessment in VCE VET Programs webpage. Updated assessment plans for 2019 will be available for all scored VCE VET programs on the program-specific webpages.
VCE VET state reviewers
Applications are invited from Units 3 and 4 teachers for the vacant VCE VET state reviewer positions in the following program areas:
- Music Industry (Sound Production)
- Integrated Technologies
- Information Digital Media and Technology.
State reviewers are required to undertake a range of activities, including:
- participating in VCAA professional development activities
- assisting in VCE VET program reviews
- providing feedback and advice to schools and registered training organisations
- assisting in the preparation of published advice regarding scored assessment
- conducting course work audits
- preparing feedback as a result of the coursework audits.
For more information and details of how to apply, contact the VET unit at
vet.vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au.
November 2018 statewide VET workshops
Presentation material and participant feedback collected from the November 2018 statewide VET workshops will be available later in February on the VCAA website.
VCE VET Engineering advice
Teachers and trainers must refer to Appendix 1 of 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies when preparing students for the end of Units 3 and 4 examination.
The appendix summarises the knowledge and skills required to be demonstrated for the award of the certificate. Some knowledge may be confined to elective units, however others can be reasonably expected to be known and applied when undertaking the unit MEMPE006A: Undertake a basic engineering project.
VCE VET Equine Studies advice
22246VIC Certificate II in Equine Studies has a new accreditation expiry date of 31 December and new students may not enrol after this date. Continuing students may complete their studies and receive the qualification for successful completion according to the transition arrangements specified by the relevant VET regulator.
VCE VET Hospitality feedback
The Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry Reference Committee is currently reviewing the training package products and the qualifications structure and pathways for the VCE VET Hospitality program. The committee seeks feedback from teachers and trainers on proposed key changes. The consultation paper and further information is available on the
Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package Development webpage of the SkillsIQ website.
Feedback can be provided by submitting an
online feedback form by 5pm, Tuesday 12 February.
VCE VET Health supplementary advice for teachers
The VCAA is developing supplementary advice for teachers to support training and assessment for the VCE VET Health program.
The new publication will be developed by subject matter experts and provide teachers and trainers delivering the VCE VET Health program with ideas for practical activities, guidance on how to develop an appropriate program, support materials for scored assessment, and exam preparation strategies.
Further information will be provided in future editions of the
VCAA Bulletin.
Revised VASS certificate types – VE1, VE2, VE3
The VASS certificate types that relate to VET: VES, NAP and VFE will be changing from 2019. Advice regarding the new certificate types and credit calculation will be included on VASS in the new school year.
Block credit recognition
The following new block credit recognition arrangements apply for VCE students commencing a VET certificate from other than the VCAA approved qualifications or an apprenticeship or traineeship:
- Certificate I qualifications do not provide any credit towards the VCE.
- Certificate II qualifications provide one VCE unit for each 90 hours of training completed at Units 1 and 2 levels. The credit will be in the following sequence: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1 and 2 up to a maximum of six units.
- Certificate III qualifications provide credit at the Units 1 to 4 levels in the following sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 4, up to a maximum of six units.
- Certificate IV and above qualifications provide credit at the Units 3 and 4 levels, up to a maximum of four units.
High-level qualifications enrolments and credit
Schools wishing to enrol students in Certificate IV or above qualifications are required to apply to the VET unit before students commence training. The
application form and instructions are available at on the VCAA website.
Structured workplace learning recognition and workshops
Structured workplace learning recognition (SWLR) 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 VCE or VCAL. Schools can access SLWR on VASS from 2019. For details about implementing SWLR and fact sheets, refer to the
SWLR webpage.
Information about SWLR workshops is available on the VET Professional Development Activities webpage.
VCAA to showcase new VCE VET programs for VCE Season of Excellence 2020
The 2020 Season of Excellence Top Designs will feature the following new VCE VET programs:
- Furnishing
- Engineering
- Integrated Technologies
- Music Industry (Sound Production).
Outstanding students who complete the listed VCE VET programs (Units 3 and 4) in 2019 will be eligible to apply for the 2020 Season of Excellence.
Do you meet the requirements to deliver VET in 2019?
VET teachers must ensure they have the required Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification and units of competency to meet the
Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (Amendment 2017) by 1 April 2019.
Trainers and assessors must hold either a:
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A, and TAEASS502 or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B.
Note that teachers and assessors who do not meet this requirement will be ineligible to deliver or assess a VET qualification.
New Get VET resource posters
The following four new A3 posters are now available from the
Get VET Resources webpage:
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What can I get from my VET? – a flowchart that shows how a student's VET may contribute to VCE, VCAL, ATAR, a nationally recognised certificate or a statement of attainment.
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Block credit recognition in the VCE – shows how to calculate the credit that a block credit program can provide towards the VCE.
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VCE VET program chart – provides a list of all VCE VET programs and shows if they can be undertaken as scored or non-scored. The chart also shows if a program offers Units 1 and 2 and/or Units 3 and 4.
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Find your passion and see what you can get with VET – encourages students to speak to their school and search online for information about VET in the VCE and VCAL that aligns with their interests.
Get VET videos
The VCAA is creating video resources to inspire and inform students and parents about incorporating VET in the VCE and VCAL. The videos will be shared through social media, the VCAA website and made available to schools for use in classrooms, presentations and information sessions.
We would like to hear from schools and training providers who would welcome the VCAA to film:
- students undertaking VCE VET programs
- students talking about their experience with a VCE VET program
- teachers and trainers talking about the benefits of their VCE VET program
- students undertaking Structured Workplace Learning
- VET coordinators sharing ideas about how they have made VET a success at their school.
To express your interest to participate in the Get VET video production, complete the
online questionnaire by Thursday 28 February.
For further information, contact Matthew Braithwaite at
braithwaite.matthew.g@edumail.vic.gov.au.