Vocational Education and Training (VET) Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses provide students with the opportunity to gain practical industry skills and nationally recognised qualifications while completing their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Information about available courses is provided to family/caregivers and students during the Year 11 and 12 subject selection process.
These programs are designed to prepare students for future pathways including employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, TAFE, or further study. Students develop workplace knowledge, industry-specific skills, and employability skills that support a successful transition from school to the workforce or further training.
VET courses are competency-based and focus on practical learning experiences aligned with industry standards. They also provide valuable insight into career pathways and may contribute credit towards further nationally recognised qualifications.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students at Kiara College
VET opportunities are available to Years 10, 11 & 12 students and provide access to further education and training pathways, and nationally recognised qualifications whilst remaining at the college.
Certificates offered at Kiara College include:
· Certificate I in Agriculture (Year 10)
· Certificate II in Agriculture
· Certificate II and III in the Music Industry
· Certificate II in Retail Services
· Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
· Certificate II in Visual Arts
There are no entry requirements to enrol in the above courses.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) at external Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
Kiara College’s Partner Registered Training Organisations
VETDSS programs are offered through external RTOs such as TAFE. These courses are available at little or no cost to students. Entry is competitive, requiring C grades in English and Maths, successful completion of OLNA/NAPLAN and requires a separate application process.
VETDSS programs allow students to complete nationally recognised vocational qualifications while working towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Year 10 and 11 students can apply for courses commencing the following year.
Students enrolled in VETDSS courses generally attend an external RTO one or two days per week; on the other days students are to attend school.
VETDSS courses offered, but not limited to;
• Certificate II in Hospitality
• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
• Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology
• Certificate II in Animal Care
• Certificate II in Community Services
• Certificate II in Health Support Services
• Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
• Certificate II in Tourism
• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• Certificate II in Music Industry
• Certificate III in Business
• Certificate III in Retail
• Certificate III in Information Technology
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Certificate III in Beauty Services
• Certificate III in Nail Technology
• Certificate III in Visual Arts
School-Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships
School-Based Traineeships (SBTs) and School-Based Apprenticeships (SBAs) are available through a range of employers and training organisations. Entry is highly competitive and involves a separate application and interview process.
Successful student’s complete paid workplace training while gaining a nationally recognised VET qualification. Students undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship receive a training wage while completing their qualification.
The length of traineeships and apprenticeships varies depending on the qualification; however most traineeships are completed over a minimum period of 18 months.