Frequently Asked Questions about Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses
What is a VET course?
What VET courses can I study?
Who can study a VET course?
Where do I study a VET course?
Why should I study a VET course?
What is a VET course?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses combine your Higher School Certificate (HSC) studies with vocational training and experience in the workplace.
VET courses aim to prepare you for further education, training and employment. VET Courses provide an additional qualification that can help you get a job or to advance your studies after the HSC.
VET Course Brochure.pdf
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What VET courses can I study?
There are 2 types of VET courses:
* Industry Curriculum Framework courses
* Other HSC VET Courses
Industry Curriculum Framework Courses
Industry Curriculum Frameworks can be delivered at school or at TAFE. An optional HSC exam in these courses is available to contribute to the University Admissions Index (UAI). The following Industry Curriculum Framework courses are available:
Business Services
Other HSC VET Courses
These contribute to the student's HSC but not to the UAI. They have been endorsed by the Board of Studies as HSC courses. Most of these are based on National Training Package qualifications and may be delivered at school or at TAFE.
Click here to view the list of TAFE-delivered VET courses offered at the Hunter Institute.
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Who Can Study A VET Course?
Students in Year 11 & 12.
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Where Do I Study A VET Course?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are taught by qualified teachers at school or TAFE. Not all schools can offer all VET courses which means you may need to travel to another school and/or TAFE to complete a course. You will need to check with your school to make sure that your selected VET course fits to your school timetable.
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Why should I study a VET course?
VET courses…
* Provide a head start in a career
* Count towards your HSC
* Provide opportunities to gain nationally recognised vocational qualifications
* Allow you to gain experience in an industry so you can make informed decisions for your future career path
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Key points to remember when choosing a Vocational Education and Training course...
Compulsory workplacement is required for some VET courses. You will need to provide appropriate clothing and/or footwear for the course studied. If your school doesn’t offer the VET course you would like to study, you may need to travel to another school and/or TAFE to complete a course. VET Courses are competency based courses designed for students who are planning a career in the industry.
