VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

​Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are nationally accredited qualifications. Completing a VET qualification provides increased opportunity for students to connect with industry and school, ensures the focus and content of training is relevant, and that skills are developed to industry standards.

Students who decide that their pathway is through a VET or trade qualification are able to begin their pathway by doing further training while completing their SACE. Students also gain employment experience, to be work-ready, via the workplace learning context of these courses. Some students are able to gain a School Based Apprenticeship while at school, allowing them to gain SACE credits while at school and then transition straight to work. The research shows that students are better off if they have completed their SACE. Current data shows that 20% of the jobs in industries require a university qualification, however over 60% of jobs need a VET qualification at Certificate III or higher.

VET courses offered at Urrbrae Agricultural High School are:
Certificate II in Agriculture
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
​Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

Through our involvement in the Inner South Schools VET Program, students are able to complete a VET course at one of the 10 schools in the Inner Southern Area Curriculum Alliance (ISCA). All VET courses have an associated fee and the details of the fee structure and course outlines are listed in the Inner South School VET program course flyer (see VET Coordinator) and on the ISCA website: www.isca.eschoolsolutions.com.au

Students who have a keen interest in gaining a school based apprenticeship are encouraged to select Workplace Practices and Integrated Learning to support a flexible timetable that allows them to be off campus to complete VET and work placement

Courses offered in the Inner South VET Program are:

Agriculture and Horticulture
Animal Care and Husbandry  
Certificate I in Food Processing – Viticulture
Certificate II in Agriculture 
Certificate II in Horticulture

Business Services and Information Technology
Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology -online
Certificate II in Business
Certificate III in Business Administration 
Certificate III in Micro Business Operations

Creative Industries
Certificate III in Screen and Media - 3D Animation and Game Development
Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation)
Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film)
Certificate III in Technical Production - Music Industry and Recording
Certificate II in Dance
Certificate III in Dance
Certificate II in Music – Performance Focus
Certificate III in Music –Music Performance Specialisation

Sport, Health and Community Services
Certificate II in Sport and Recreation  
Certificate III in Fitness 
Certificate III in Community Services
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Science, Trades and Technology
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
​Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Certificate II in Electronics 
Certificate II Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Certificate I in Construction
Certificate I in Construction, Doorways 2 Construction 
Doorways 2 Construction Carpentry Plus
Doorways 2 Construction – Plumbing
Doorways 2 Construction – Plumbing Plus
Aviation SACE Stage 2
Laboratory Skills

Service Industries
Certificate II in Tourism 
Certificate III in Travel
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Certificate II in Food Processing- Tailor a an introduction to Café; Sales & Barista Skills

Industry Pathways Program (IPP)
At Urrbrae Agricultural High School, we have three IPPs available for students in the areas of Primary Industries (Agriculture), Automotive and Engineering. These industries have been identified by the Australian Government as areas where there are skills shortages in Australia
Students selecting an IPP are provided with opportunities to engage in learning that is linked to their aspirations. The Industry Pathways Programs provide credit towards SACE and qualifications that are recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework and are supported by industry.

IPPs enable students to pursue apprenticeships and traineeships, go to higher level subsidised training through Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS) on completion of school, and to continue with related training and employment pathways beyond school.
Our Apprenticeship Broker will assist students in signing up with the employer and commencing school-based apprenticeships. This means that students are able to begin their planned vocation while still achieving SACE. All students doing the above IPPs are encouraged to select Workplace Practices at Stage 1 and Stage 2 to assist with the workplace learning within VET courses.