What is VETiS?
Vocational Education Training in Schools (VETiS) is a pathway developed for VCE learners to study a qualification with an employment outcome. VCE learners will complete high school with a nationally recognised qualification, exposure, and experience in their chosen field and credit towards their VCE results. VETiS is a great pathway to further study into higher-level qualifications. VETiS programs will also give learners skills and knowledge to launch into the workforce after school.
What is an SBAT?
A school Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) is a great way to integrate secondary school, and part-time paid employment and vocational training. Learners enrol into a nationally recognised certificate program that requires them to also work in a paid position in the industry they are studying. The SBAT program is undertaken with a Training Contract between the student and an employer in the chosen field.
Learners can begin their SBAT program in years 10-12 and during your VCE or VCAL. Learners are paid for their hours worked as part of the SBAT program and, upon completion, receive valuable industry-relevant experience and credit towards VCAL and/or VCE.
Advantages of completing VETiS
- Can enhance your ATAR to assist in entering in a desired higher-level qualification
- A nationally recognised VET certificate
- Excellent preparation for working in your industry of choice
- Industry-relevant work experience
- Pathways into other VET qualifications
Advantages of SBATs
- Incorporates schooling, vocational training, and work
- Can enhance your ATAR to assist in entering in a desired higher-level qualification
- Earn money
- Have a part-time job in your chosen field
- Credit towards VCE/VCAL
How do you qualify to complete VETiS courses?
- Australian or NZ Citizen
- An Australian permanent resident (holder of a permanent visa)
- Must be enrolled in VCE or VCAL
- At least 15 years of age
Traineeship Requirements
- An employer agrees to employ and support the student for the term of the traineeship period
- The student agrees to follow instructions and attend off-the-job and/or workplace-based training
- If the ownership of the business changes during the traineeship, the new employer does not have to continue with the Training Contract
- Under a Traineeship, both the student and the employer can cancel the Training Contract. There is no need for a mutual agreement.
- Once the probationary period has been completed, the Training
- The contract can only be cancelled if the employer and student agree.
- Any disagreement regarding the Training Contract can be resolved by contacting the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA).