Course Summary

This course provides the essential skills and knowledge to administer first aid effectively in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Duration: 6hrs approximately

VET: HLTAID0011 First Aid

Learning Activities & Assessment

The fundamental principles of first aid and emergency response
Assessing a casualty’s condition and implement appropriate first aid measures
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and the use of defibrillators
Skills to manage choking and control bleeding
Responding to a range of medical emergencies, including fractures, burns, and allergic reactions

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Approximate Costs

$150

*Enrolment before end of February fee is fully subsidised

Learning Area Contact

House Leaders

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Skill Set – Responsible Service of Alcohol – RSA (NSW)

Skill Set – Responsible Service of Alcohol – RSA (NSW)

Course Summary

To sell, serve or supply alcohol in NSW, you must complete an RSA training course

This course is designed to equip individuals working in the alcohol industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve alcohol responsibly in the following industries.

Hospitality staff
Liquor store employees
Winery, brewery, and distillery staff
Security personnel
Licensees

Duration: 6hrs approximately

VET: SITHFAB021 Responsible Service of Alcohol – RSA (NSW)

Learning Activities & Assessment

Legal framework governing alcohol sales, service, and supply
Identifying and preventing over-consumption and underage drinking
Implementing effective procedures for verifying age and refusing service to intoxicated individuals
The effects of alcohol on the body and its potential risks
Strategies to handle challenging situations and maintain a safe environment

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Approximate Costs

$205

*Enrolment before end of February fee is subsidised to $79

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House Leaders

October 10, 2024October 15, 2024

Skill Set – White Card / Construction Induction Card

Skill Set – White Card / Construction Induction Card

Course Summary

If you have plans to complete work experience and/or a career in any kind of construction-based trade or employment you will be required to have a White Card.

This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely in the construction industry.

Duration: 6hrs approximately

VET: CPCWHS1001 White Card/Construction Induction Card – RSA (NSW)

Learning Activities & Assessment

The legal requirements and your responsibilities
Identify potential risks on construction sites
How to mitigate hazards and prevent accidents
How to respond to incidents and emergencies

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Approximate Costs

$150

*Enrolment before end of February fee is subsidised to $50

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House Leaders

June 19, 2024June 20, 2024

Course Summary

Are you looking to pursue a career in youth work, mental health, disability or aged care? Do you enjoy spending time with children? Seeing them grow and develop? VCE VET Community Services might be a good pathway for you. By studying this subject you will build an understanding of the broad community service industry, develop essential communication skills, enhance your employment opportunities and be ready to make a difference.

VCE: Unit 1 & 2

VET: CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

Learning Activities & Assessment

Working with diverse people
Communication in the workplace
Work health and safety
Providing initial advice to clients, patients, or customers
Teamwork

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Training.gov

Approximate Costs

Unit 1 & 2

N/A

Unit 3 & 4

N/A

Learning Area Contact

Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Year 10 Pre-English Language

Year 10 Pre-English Language

Course Summary

Do you enjoy exploring the relationship between language and identity? Are you looking at studying VCE English Language? Year 10 Pre-English Language replaces the General English (Year 10) subject. This subject gives you a strong foundation and broader perspective for future English Language studies and pathways. The subject equips you with the skills, knowledge and rigour to analyse how the language we speak and write shapes how others perceive us and is shaped by its intended function, audience and context. Students will begin to develop and establish the high-level critical and creative thinking, controlled use of syntax and lexical choices in written expression, analysing the purpose and function encoded in text and explore the social values and beliefs that shape the use of language.

Students undertaking Pre-English Language should be aware of the necessary independent reading and drafting required of this subject.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Identify and describe key linguistic concepts as they relate to the nature and function of human language
Explore and use the subsystems of language to analyse the structure and function of English Language
Use key concepts and metalanguage to identify and describe language use in an objective and systematic way through spoken and written Australian texts
Identify and describe types of language acquisition in the context of linguistic theories
Students will develop their analytical thinking and writing skills through formative and summative assessment, including opportunities to conduct research into linguistics

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Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

N/A

Learning Area Contact

English Learning Area Leader

Jakob De Wit

May 23, 2024June 20, 2024

VCE VET Hospitality Food & Beverage (Unit 3 & 4)

Course Summary

This qualification offers individuals Hospitality knowledge and a range of food service skills. The course is well-suited to students that enjoy practical learning and focuses on Front of House Hospitality skills, such as

Barista Skills
Food Hygiene
Food Advice
Financial Transactions

This is a great opportunity to learn skills to gain part-time or full-time employment in a Café, Bar or Restaurant.

VCE: Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

ATAR Contribution: Unit 3 & 4 students complete scored assessments and an exam to attain a Study Score that contributes to an ATAR

VET: This elective skill set is available under SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality. Students will only receive a Statement of Attainment unless Hospitality 1 & 2 completed.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
Serve food and beverage
Provide advice on food
Process financial transactions
Clean and tidy bar areas
Responsible Service of Alcohol

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Approximate Costs

Unit 3 & 4

N/A

Learning Area Contact

Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

May 23, 2024July 1, 2024

Geography

Geography

Course Summary

In Unit 1, you will learn about natural hazards and disasters, including drought, oil spills, floods, climate change and infectious diseases. You will think about their causes disasters and how we respond to them, including how humans and the environment interact. In Unit 2, you will investigate tourism: where it happens around the world, how changes places and impacts people and environments. You will think about the big issues and challenges, such as making tourism more ethical. You will investigate examples of tourism in Australia and around the world.

We undertake fieldwork in geography! By using geospatial technologies and your research skills you will explore important questions about places local and global. You will develop a better understanding of your own places and spaces, and those in other parts of the world.

VCE: Units 1 & 2

Learning Activities & Assessment

Examine hazards and hazard events, and analyse the impacts of hazard events
Explore the nature and effectiveness of specific hazard measures such as prediction and warning programs, community preparedness and land use planning, as well as actions taken after hazards become harmful and destructive
Examine the characteristics of tourism, the location and distribution of different types of tourism and tourist destinations, and the factors affecting different types of tourism
Explore the environmental, economic, social and cultural impacts of different types of tourism, and the issues and challenges that these create for people and the environment

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Explore Subject (VCAA)

Textbook

Approximate Costs

Unit 1 & 2

Excursion approx. costs $60

Learning Area Contact

Humanities Learning Area Leader

Madeleine Rowley

May 23, 2024May 30, 2024

VCE VET Hospitality & Cookery (Unit 3 & 4)

VCE VET Hospitality & Cookery (Unit 3 & 4)

Course Summary

Do you like cooking for your family and friends? Are you interested in working in the Hospitality Industry? Do you like working in a team and interacting with people? The potential of being your own boss? By studying Cookery you will develop skills in preparing, cooking and serving food to industry standard. You will be trained by current industry trained teachers. Prospective job outcomes include Chef, Cook, Baker, Catering Manager.

VCE: Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

ATAR Contribution: Unit 3 & 4 students complete scored assessments and an exam to attain a Study Score that contributes to an ATAR

VET: Students will complete the full SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery, provided they have completed Hospitality units 1 & 2

Learning Activities & Assessment

Prepare and serve restaurant-quality food for customers
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare soups, stocks, and sauces
Prepare vegetable, fruit and farinaceous dishes
Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
Students complete 1-week work placement (compulsory)

This program is run as part of an Auspicing arrangement with IVET – RTO# 40548

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Training

Approximate Costs

Unit 3 & 4

N/A

Learning Area Contact

Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

May 22, 2024May 27, 2024

Media

Media

Course Summary

Are you looking for a career in screen and media, marketing and advertising, communication and writing, graphic and communication design, podcasting ? VCE Media might be the subject for you.

Through this subject you’ll create and analyse content, and gain the knowledge and skills in planning and expression that are valuable for participation in, and contribution to, contemporary society.

You’ll be set up for further theoretical and/or practical study at a tertiary level or at TAFE.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Only Media 1 & 2 will run in 2025. In 2026, Media Units 1, 2 3 & 4 will run.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Analyse media concepts, forms and products in an informed and critical way
Explore narratives, technologies and processes from various perspectives
Examine debates about the role of media in contributing to and influencing society
Integrate key aspects through the design and production of media representations, narratives and products

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Explore Subject (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

Unit 1 & 2

Unit 3 & 4

Learning Area Contact

Arts Learning Area Leader

Lynette Campbell

August 23, 2023August 12, 2024

VCE VET Salon Assistant (Barbering)

VCE VET Salon Assistant (Barbering)

Course Summary

The course design program supports students with the ability and knowledge to complete and learn barbering skills to join the fast-growing men’s barbering industry. Students who complete this training will be able to work safely under routine supervision, including client preparation, cutting, fading carving and beard designing, client communication and services, selling, technical skills, and product knowledge, making students employable to the barbering industry.

This course is delivered over 2 year program.

VCE: Unit 1 & Unit 2 sequence available

ATAR Contribution: Unit 3 & 4 students do not receive a Study Score contribution for this subject

VET: SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant

Structured workplace learning advice: 40 hours is required. An additional 80 hours strongly recommended but not compulsory. In house barber shop hours count.