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About VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS)

What is VDSS?

Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students.

VDSS is the acronym for what is more commonly known as VET. A program that is designed to provide a practical approach to learning, teaching knowledge and specific skills to help students when they begin their journey in the workplace.

VDSS programs can be undertaken as part of secondary school studies offering students a nationally or state recognised vocational certificate which are endorsed for recognition in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) or the Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC) from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).

Students enrolled in VDSS may also combine study and employment through School to Work programs while they undertake their senior secondary studies.

BENEFITS OF A VDSS COURSE INCLUDE

  • Assisting in the transition from school to work
  • Multiplying opportunities and employment prospects
  • Helping students explore possible areas of interest which promote further study and work choices
  • Allowing students to develop strong links with industry and local community employers, i.e. students may be offered part-time/casual work
  • Developing students’ capacity to
    • Cooperate
    • Work in a team
    • Make decisions
    • Problem-solve
    • Develop leadership skills
  • Helping students to gain skills and knowledge of employers’ expectations in a real adult working environment
  • Fostering positive feedback by enabling students to demonstrate specific skills and competency.

QUALIFICATION

STANDALONE QUALIFICATION

As well as being part of your secondary studies, the qualification that you undertake can provide further opportunities for your future employment. Students are issued with either a Certificate II or III at the completion of their course with Skillinvest, unless stated otherwise.

PRACTICAL

While all study involves a theory component including written assessment requirements, Skillinvest VDSS courses are different in that they are highly practical and assessments are completed on a students ability to perform practical skills. This means that many assessments are completed on what you can demonstrate rather than what you can write about.

ENROLMENT PROCESS

The enrolment process will vary depending on the site you will be doing your training and the school that you are attending. Speak to your Careers or VET Coordinator at the school you are currently attending to find out how to enrol.

LOCATIONS

  • Horsham
  • Ballarat
  • Dandenong
  • Longerenong College
  • Charlton