VET
2023 New General VCE VET units
From 2023, General VCE VET units will apply to VET credit towards the VCE, VCE VM and VPC.
General VCE VET units will be automatically calculated for students who have an overflow of hours. Students can accrue credit through undertaking Units of Competency (UoCs) that are not currently contributing to a VCE VET unit at certificate II level or above.
These UoCs are known as overflow and can be combined across certificates and certificate types to form up to two General VCE VET units at unit 1 and 2 level (90 hours for the first unit and 180 hours for the second unit).
A maximum of 180 hours of overflow UoCs will be recognised. In VASS, the overflow units will be named General VCE VET.
For example:
- A student enrols in 120 hours of UoCs, from a single certificate. The first 90 hours will generate one unit. To achieve a second unit, the student could complete one of the following:
- 60 hours from same certificate – generating the student’s second unit in this certificate
- 90 hours from a different certificate – generating the student’s first unit in a new certificate
- 60 hours from a range of certificates – generating one General VCE VET unit.
The new rule will apply to students who enrolled in UoCs from 2023 onwards.
Schools may see credits towards a General VCE VET unit being calculated against a student’s enrolment, which does not end up contributing to a General VCE VET unit. Results and enrolment hours are factors that will continue to influence the awarding of the General VCE VET unit.
The calculation of the General VCE VET units and credits is done automatically and schools are not required to take any action.
The General VCE VET units 1 and 2 appear on the Student Full Details Report as GV011 and GV012 and Student Eligibility Reports.
Updates to VCE VET programs
The following VCE VET programs have been reviewed in 2023 and are moving through the VCAA internal approval processes. Once the VCAA Board approves the programs, information on each program and transition advice will be published in the November VCAA Bulletin.
- VCE VET Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- VCE VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- VCE VET Community Services
- VCE VET Engineering Studies
- VCE VET Events and Tourism
- VCE VET Equine Studies
- VCE VET Furnishing
- VCE VET Health
- VCE VET Laboratory Skills
- VCE VET Small Business
- VCE VET Sport and Recreation
VCE VET Building and Construction transition advice
The 22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship expired on 30 June 2023. The replacement qualification – 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship – is available via the Department of Education.
Students enrolled in 22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship prior to 30 June 2023 can complete 22338VIC under the Victorian course transition arrangements.
All new students from 2024 will commence 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship.
Under the revised VCE VET Credit arrangements, enrolments across the current and new certificates on VASS will maintain their Unit 1–4 credit as both qualifications sit under the CPC industry code. It is most likely that RTOs will provide credit transfer from 22338VIC into 22614VIC due to the equivalent nature of the units.
VCE VET State Reviewer vacancies for 2023
Applications are invited for the vacant VCE VET State Reviewer position for 2023 in the following programs:
- Hospitality
- Cookery
- Engineering
To apply, email the VET Unit at vet.vcaa@education.vic.gov.au.
VCE VET Scored Assessment Audit
School Coursework Audit Notification (SCAN) emails will be sent to selected schools and RTOs for the 2023 audit of their scored VCE VET programs. It is important to follow the instructions included with the email. The school/RTO identified as the Assessing Group has the responsibility of providing the audit material to the VCAA. Questions regarding the audit can be directed to the VET Unit on (03) 9059 5195.
VCE VET statewide webinars
In November, the VET unit will host professional learning webinars to support schools and providers to deliver VET. The webinars will also provide essential 2024 information updates, including:
- program updates, enrolments and trends
- school-based apprenticeships or traineeships and SWL recognition
- Get VET resources
- VET recognition in the VCE, VCE VM or VPC
Register via VET professional learning.
VCE VET Laboratory Skills Implementation webinar
An implementation webinar will be held from 1–3pm on Wednesday 6 December for the new VCE VET Laboratory Skills program. The webinar will provide transition advice, information on program changes and structure and an overview of new units of competency.
Interested teachers, trainers, VET coordinators and training providers should register via
VET professional learning.
Notice to schools