PLHS provides opportunities for young people to access quality vocational education and training (VET) programs, vocational literacy and numeracy and career information that create a pathway to their future.

 

What is Vocational Education and Training (VET)?

These are secondary school vocational programs that:

• focus on industry areas where there are skills shortages and good career prospects
• provide practical vocational experiences including workplace learning which build skills and understanding of the industry, along with relevant vocational literacy and numeracy skills
• provide credit towards a recognised Vocational Education and Training qualification which can lead to shorter time spent in an apprenticeship or TAFE studies
• provide pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education or training and direct employment
• provide credits towards some of the SACE (Stage 1 and/or Stage 2)

 

What is a FIP?

A FIP refers to a Flexible Industry Pathway and is part of the Vet for Schools initiative. Depending on the needs of employers, FIPs include VET qualifications at Certificate II and III level that industry considers suitable for school students. They also include enterprise and employability skills training delivered through SACE. Importantly, FIPs include compulsory SACE subjects along with a Certificate so that students can complete both a VET qualification and their SACE concurrently.

To enrol in a Certificate course at PLHS, students must have had work experience or immersion in the field of interest. This includes a current work experience placement/ employment, and a passing grade in a supporting subject – for example, a student may have work experience at Del Giorno’s and have completed Year 10 Food & Hospitality if they were choosing to study a Cert II in Cookery. Students must also pass the VETRO test (see below).

The following certificates are able to be studied at Port Lincoln High School:

12-month courses (fees – $100 approx.):

• Certificate II in Construction
• Certificate II in Cookery
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology
• Certificate III in Information Technology (online)
• Certificate II in Maritime Operation
• Certificate III in Screen and Media Game Art or Game Design (online)

18-24-month courses (fees – $100 approx.):

• Certificate II in Automotive (Light Vehicle)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (online)

 

What are the requirements of a FIP?

There are many VET subjects that are able to be offered as part of the PLHS education package. These are generally not offered on site and involve up to 18-24 months of training due to their complexity and extensive work experience expectations. Students must be in at least Year 11 to commence these courses.

Year 10:

To gain the appropriate skills and knowledge, students should complete:

• Year 10 associated subjects that support knowledge in this area
• Workplace Learning (work experience/immersion) in the associated industry

Year 11 Compulsory:

• Stage 1 English (20 credits)
• Stage 1 Maths (10 credits)
• Exploring Identities and Futures (10 Stage 1 credits)
• Activating Identities and Futures (10 Stage 2 credits)

Year 11 Suggested:

• Stage 1 Workplace Practices (20 credits)
• extra Study line

Year 12 Suggested:

• Stage 2 Workplace Practices (20 credits)

VET Course:

• Generally delivered in blocks or weekly sessions, commencing in Year 11

RTO:

• Various

 

Other VET/FIP information

Where else can I access other VET programs?

There are other VET courses that may become available to students that aren’t offered as part of a FIP at PLHS.

How do I find out more about a specific VET Programs?

Details regarding the course, any fees, times and hours are available from the Student Pathways Leader. Note: whether a course runs or not is dependent upon there being sufficient numbers to make up a viable class.

Entry to a Certificate Course:

The VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) is an upfront assessment, induction and orientation to VET, carried out by the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering the course. VETRO has been developed as the entry point into a full qualification to ensure students are ready to commence their training and to identify any support that a student may need. All students undertaking a full qualification will need to successfully complete VETRO prior to being accepted into the course.

It is also a requirement that students have completed Workplace Learning (work experience) in their area of interest prior to being considered for the Certificate.

Closing dates for applications:

Please note all students must have registered their interest and completed an application in a VET course before the end of Week 8, Term 3. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in students not being admitted to the course.

Further information:

For any VET-related questions, please contact Tiff Evans at tiffany.evans455@schools.sa.edu.au