Victoria University believes that the best place for a young person to learn is at secondary school. However, we also know that sometimes school

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1 YOUTH OPTIONS

2 Victoria University believes that the best place for a young person to learn is at secondary school. However, we also know that sometimes school doesn t work out for everyone. That s why we provide a range of youth options that can get you a senior secondary qualification, a trade or a vocational qualification it s your choice!

3 A vocational certificate will start you on a path to a job or further study in a range of exciting work areas. Course Choices Certificate III in: Aged Care Business Children s Services Community Services work Education Support Health Services Assistance Information Technology Mumgu-Dhal Tyama-Tiyt* * Offered as a foundation course for Indigenous learners. This program is offered at Moondani Balluk at St Albans Campus. VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATES

4 Like VCE, VCAL is a recognised qualification for Year 11 and Year 12 students. VCAL is combined with a VET (Vocational Education and Training) certificate so you get two qualifications in one year. This gives you practical, work related education and training. VCAL is offered at three levels Foundation, Intermediate and Senior. You choose the level that is right for you. VCAL is delivered at Harvester Technical College in Sunshine and the Western Bulldogs education site in Footscray West.

5 *Course Choices Foundation, Intermediate and Senior VCAL and VET Carpentry Creative Industries Electrotechnology Community Services Plumbing Trade Experience (mid year intake) 13 *Not all VCAL courses are offered at every site, nor are all courses available at all three VCAL levels. VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)

6 Pre-apprenticeship programs are an industry-recognised pathway into an apprenticeship. Many employers prefer to take you on as an apprentice if you have done a pre-apprenticeship it shows them that you are really interested! To be eligible, you must be at least 16 years of age. A pre-apprenticeship helps you gain a good understanding of the work involved in a particular trade. You develop important basic skills and get some hands-on experience.

7 Course Choices Certificate II in: Bricklaying Carpentry/Joinery Electrotechnology Engineering Furniture Plumbing Sign Writing PRE- APPRENTICESHIPS

8 An apprenticeship provides on and off - the - job training which gets you a nationally recognised qualification while you work. To do an apprenticeship, you must have an employer who is willing to give you a job. And to have the best chance of obtaining an apprenticeship, it s better if you stay in school and then complete a pre-apprenticeship. The current skill shortage in Australia s workforce has seen an increased demand for trade apprentices, with excellent career prospects.

9 Course Choices Certificate III in: Bricklaying/Blocklaying Carpentry and Joinery Electrical Engineering Fabrication Trade Engineering Mechanical Trade Engineering Production Furniture Making Hairdressing Hospitality Commercial Cookery* Joinery Plumbing Sign Writing * delivered through our partnership with Academy Sofitel APPRENTICESHIPS

10 Traineeships are also a great way for you to enter the workforce. You learn skills in a particular industry by working and training on the job and gain a nationally recognised qualification while getting paid!

11 Course Choices Aged Care Beauty Services Business Children s Services Disability Work Home and Community Care Information Technology Library/Information Services Transport and Logistics TRAINEESHIPS

12 If English isn t your first language, then an ESL course might be right for you. Improving your English can help you with further study or getting a job. Develop your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You can also complete extra modules in Hospitality and Community Services. We have young people doing ESL with us from a range of countries including Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Burma, China, Vietnam and many others.

13 Course Choices ESL Access ESL Further Study ESL (English as a Second Language)

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15 If you are a young person with special learning needs, our Work Education program is for you. Develop community awareness, independence and work ready skills to help you get employment or do further study. WORK EDUCATION

16 CONTACT US For general course information: Youth Options Phone vu.edu.au/youthoptions For an appointment with a Youth Options Career Adviser: Phone Disclaimer This information was current as at December Adjustments to the vocational education and training funding system mean that changes to courses may occur in the future. For current information on Victoria University s courses please refer to vu.edu.au/courses or please phone (03) for assistance. CRICOS Provider No K