Vocational Education and Training for Secondary Students
Vocational Education and Training for Secondary Students (VETSS) allows them to undertake nationally recognised training that contributes to their VCE or VCAL.
Swinburne offer a range of Vocational Education and Training for Secondary Students (VETSS) courses at our Croydon and Wantirna campuses. Courses are delivered over one or two years to Year 10, 11, and 12 VCE and VCAL students.
Pathways to further study
Through VETSS, you will have the opportunity to progress to a range of certificates, an apprenticeship, diploma or even a university degree.
Swinburne offers both Vocational Education and Higher Education qualifications, making it easy to pathway from vocational into higher education and receive the maximum credit for your previous studies.
Why choose VET?
Combine general and vocational studies
Explore career options and pathways
Gain a nationally recognised qualification or credit towards a qualification that contributes to the VCE or VCAL
Undertake learning in the workplace
Develop skills that equip you for the workforce and further study
2023 VET courses for secondary students
| National course title | National code |
| Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance | HLT33015 |
| Certificate II in Building & Construction Pre-apprenticeship – Carpentry | 22338VIC |
| Certificate II in Building & Construction Pre-apprenticeship – Bricklaying | 22338VIC |
| Certificate II in Community Services | CHC22015 |
| Certificate II in Creative Industries | CUA20220 |
| Certificate III in Design Fundamentals | CUA30720 |
| Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) | UEE22011 |
| Certificate II in Engineering Studies | 22470VIC |
| Certificate II in Horticulture | AHC20416 |
| Certificate II in Landscaping | AHC21616 |
| Certificate II in Horticulture Dual Qualification with Certificate II in Landscaping | AHC20416/AHC21616 |
| Certificate III in Information Technology (Games) | ICT30120 |
| Certificate III in Laboratory Skills | MSL30118 |
| Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) | 22569VIC |
| Certificate II in Workplace Skills | BSB20120 |
For course enquiries, please email VETSS@swinburne.edu.au.
How to apply
Students looking to participate in a VETSS program at Swinburne should complete the normal course selection process with their school. Upon completion of the course selection, the school will forward an application to Swinburne.
Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance and the process for orientation and enrolment.
Eligibility
To be considered for a VETSS program, students must be:
- currently enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12.
2023 key dates
Note: These dates are indicative only.
| Applications |
| First round applications open Monday 15 August, 2022 |
| First round applications close Sunday 9 October, 2022 |
| Schools notified Monday 17 October, 2022 |
| Late applications open Wednesday 19 October, 2022 |
| Late applications close Tuesday 31 January, 2023 |
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KIOSC trade training centre
Our Wantirna campus is home to the $10 million Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC).
Many of our VETSS programs are delivered in the KIOSC which is a state-of-the-art facility providing hands-on learning experiences for secondary school students. Other programs available in the KIOSC provide links with industry groups, government agencies and the local community.
Contact the VETSS team
Have questions? If you would like more information about Swinburne's Vocational Education and Training for Secondary Students, please call us on 1300 275 794 or email VETSS@swinburne.edu.au.