TAFE IN SCHOOLS (vet)

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools

Challenger Institute is the largest provider of VET in Schools programs in the state and works collaboratively with secondary schools to develop a broad range of programs suitable for years 10, 11 and 12 students at both government and non-government high schools.

VET in Schools programs help school students gain knowledge and skills relevant to industry and employment. Challenger Institute provides programs and training at our college campuses, at schools and through school based traineeships and school based apprenticeships.

What is VET in Schools?

VET in Schools allows secondary school students to complete part or all of a nationally recognised vocational qualification while still studying towards their secondary graduation.  This means school students’ are able to achieve a WACE graduation and at the same time units of competency or a whole qualification from TAFE. Parents should discuss their child’s options with their schools’ VET Coordinator.
 
Students can also get started on an apprenticeship or traineeship by becoming involved in School Apprenticeship Link, or a School Based Traineeship through the VET in School’s Programs.

More information is available at www.vetinfonet.det.wa.edu.au

Information about school based apprenticeships, school based traineeships and School Apprenticeship Link can be found at www.apprenticentre.wa.gov.au or Freecall 13 19 54

Help for School VET Coordinators

Challenger Institute can provide schools with essential information, advice and services regarding VET. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Challenger Institute has met the national registration standards required by the Training Accreditation Council, the recognition authority for VET in Western Australia. Refer to our VET Pathway Opportunities for Schools 2010 [PDF][6Mb - large document] for further and detailed information on our VET for School programs.

What Challenger Institute can give your school

• Advice and assistance on your choice of National Training modules or competencies to Australian Quality Training Framework standards.
• Assistance in the provision of cost-effective delivery, assessment and recognition of vocational education and training.
• A range of learning products and services to complement your choice of programs.
• Prospective Student Advisory Service. This includes presentations to staff, students and parents regarding TAFE options and study pathways.
• Certification requirements.
• New Apprenticeships - Traineeships and Apprenticeships.
• Recognition of Prior Learning

Further information about students under 18 studying at TrainingWA can be found on the TrainingWA website.

For more information, email the Manager, VET for School programs: lynn.galton-fenzi@challenger.wa.edu.au or call the Course Information Centre, telephone: (+618) 9239 8189, Country Toll Free: 1800 001 001. 

Links

 VET Pathway Opportunities for Schools 2010 (PDF) (6MB)