VCE VET Sport & Recreation (Volleyball)

VCE VET Sport & Recreation (Volleyball)

Course Summary

Are you interested in planning, organising and managing sport activities.  This course will focus specifically on Volleyball.  Studying Sport and Recreation will equip you with the skills and knowledge as a pathway to start working in the Sport industry.   The Volleyball focus will assist you with conducting tournaments, coaching and officiating in Volleyball.  This VET course will be delivered through a mixture of theory and hands-on practice.  The emphasis will be on learning the skills to assist with conducting Volleyball carnivals, conduct coaching clinics and becoming an accredited volleyball official. 

VCE:  Unit 1, Unit 2 and 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 only receive a Statement of Attainment under SIS30122 – Certificate lll in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Learn the skills required for officiating; specifically Volleyball officiating
  • Undertake structured workplace learning in a relevant sporting industry
  • Conduct sport and recreation sessions; specifically volleyball
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This program is run as part of an Auspicing arrangement with IVET INSTITUTE, a Registered Training Organisation.  TIOD: 40548

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Unit 1 & 2

Polo Shirt $45 (Optional)

Unit 3 & 4

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Next Gen Barber (Integrated Barbering VCE VM)

Next Gen Barber (Integrated Barbering VCE VM)

Course Summary

This integrated program combines hands-on barbering training with essential workplace and personal development skills. It’s tailored for students aiming to enter the BARBERING (not hair and beauty) industry, providing both practical experience AND INDUSTRY knowledge to support successful transitions into the workforce.

The integrated program will be offered for Unit 1 & 2.

  • VET Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Barbering) Unit 1 & 2
  • VCE VM Work Related Skills Unit 1 & 2
  • VCE VM Personal Development Skills Unit 1 & 2

This course equips students with the key knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in the growing men’s barbering industry. Students will learn modern barbering techniques including haircuts, beard design, client styling, communication, and product knowledge, enabling them to work safely under routine supervision.

The program also includes Vocational Major Work Related Skills (WRS) and Personal Development Skills (PDS). WRS prepares students for the modern workplace by exploring industry trends, workplace environments, and decision-making through classroom and structured workplace learning. PDS supports personal growth by developing self-awareness, leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. Together, these elements help students build a strong foundation for both career and life.

VET Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Barbering)

This course is delivered over 2 year program. The second year will be standalone, not integrated.

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 recommended but not compulsory.

VCE VM Work Related Skills (VCE VM WRS)

Students must complete 2 Units of Work Related Skills to be eligible for their VCE Vocational Major certificate.

Unit 3 & 4 will be delivered standalone, not integrated.

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

VCE VM Personal Development Skills (VCE VM PDS)

Students must complete 2 units of Personal Development Skills to be eligible for their VCE Vocational Major certificate

Unit 3 & 4 will be delivered standalone, not integrated.

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

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Safety
  • Create haircuts using tracks and carving
  • Design and maintain beards and moustaches
  • Cut using freehand clipper techniques
  • Dry hair to shape
  • Greet & prepare clients for salon services
  • Skin Fade / Bald Fade
  • Mid Fade
  • Low Fade
  • Drop Fade
  • Burst Fade
  • Temple Fade (Brooklyn Fade)
  • High Top Fade
  • Shadow Fade
  • Disconnected Undercut
  • Textured Crop (French Crop)

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Unit 1 & 2

Unit 3 & 4

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Applied Learning Coordinator

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VCE VET Community Services

VCE VET Community Service

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, Unit 2 and 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 who complete Unit 1 and 2 will receive a Certificate II in Community Services. Students who complete Units 1-4 will only receive a Statement of Attainment (partial completion) under CHC32015 Certificate III 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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Unit 1 & 2

N/A

Unit 3 & 4

N/A

Learning Area Contact

Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

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

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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Unit 3 & 4

N/A

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Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

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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Approximate Costs

Unit 1 & 2

Excursion approx. costs $60

Learning Area Contact

Humanities Learning Area Leader

Madeleine Rowley

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

Structured workplace learning advice: Students complete 1-week work placement (compulsory)

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

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

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Unit 3 & 4

N/A

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Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

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

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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Unit 1 & 2

Unit 3 & 4

Learning Area Contact

Arts Learning Area Leader

Lynette Campbell

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 recommended but not compulsory.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Safety
  • Create haircuts using tracks and carving
  • Design and maintain beards and moustaches
  • Cut using freehand clipper techniques
  • Dry hair to shape
  • Greet & prepare clients for salon services

This program is run as part of an Auspicing arrangement with Inspiring Training Academy – RTO# 22728

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Approximate Costs

Unit 1 & 2

Unit 3 & 4

Learning Area Contact

Technology Learning Area Leader

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VCE VET Laboratory Skills

VCE VET Laboratory Skills

Course Summary

If you love doing experiments and working in a lab, then this subject is perfect for you. Get ready to learn all the cool skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a laboratory setting.

In VET VCE Laboratory Skills, you’ll learn the basics of working in a lab. We’ll cover everything from how to use lab equipment safely to understanding important scientific principles. Throughout the course, you’ll get hands-on experience handling lab tools, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and keeping your workspace clean and organized.

VCE: Unit 1 & 2 available

VET: MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Structured workplace learning advice: 80 hours strongly recommended but not compulsory

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • process and record data and recognise trends and out of control conditions.
  • operate test equipment and instruments and make limited adjustments to their controls.
  • preparing working solutions and performing microscopic examinations
  • performing aseptic techniques

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Unit 1 & 2

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Unit 3 & 4

N/A

Learning Area Contact

Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

Economics

Economics

Course Summary

Economics is the study of how resources are allocated to meet the needs and wants of society. It attempts to explain how and why people behave the way they do and the consequences of their decision-making. By unpacking the economic considerations around how to best meet the needs and wants of citizens, the study of Economics provides students with valuable insight into issues that may affect them both individually and as members of society. Economics assists us in making more informed and responsible decisions and in making a contribution to public debate as active citizens.

VCE: Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 available  

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Select an industry and create a visual photo-journey of how technology has evolved in this industry over the past fifty years
  • Visit a supermarket to investigate the level of competition in certain lines of goods; complete fieldwork to gather information and data on product types and product range, producers and whether the good is manufactured in Australia or overseas; organise to speak to the store manager to discuss some of the current issues and challenges facing supermarkets in Australia, e.g. the level of competition in the grocery industry
  • Use the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website (www.accc.gov.au) to investigate various types of anti-competitive behaviour; select one type of anti-competitive behaviour and prepare a written report on a current or a recent case investigated by the ACCC

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Approximate Costs

Unit 1 & 2

Excursion approx. costs $60

Learning Area Contact

Humanities Learning Area Leader

Madeleine Rowley