VET Courses
VET is a great option for further education, as it provides nationally recognised, industry-developed training. This Complete Guide to VET can help students looking to enter the workforce for the first time, or those who are looking to upskill or change careers completely.
What Does VET Stand For?
VET stands for Vocational Education and Training.
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What is VET?
Vocational Training is an education system that focuses on preparing students for the workforce. VET achieves this through equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge that are essential to entering the workforce for the first time, changing careers, upgrading skills or moving into further education.
VET works with the government, TAFE and RTOs (Registered Training Organisations) to help build students’ professional toolkit and competencies to advance their career. VET offers more cost-effective and time-efficient routes for students so that they can enter the workforce without the lengthy, costly processes that many other forms of education, like university, are infamous for.
What is VET Fee Help and VET Student Loans?
VET FEE-HELP was the Government loan scheme that supports eligible students in paying their education fees for VET courses that are a diploma-level qualification or higher. This loan scheme now is known as VET Student Loans. VET Student Loan courses are only accessible to students who have chosen to study with approved providers that offer this scheme. To find out if your provider offers VET Student Loans, submit an enquiry on a course you are interested in studying and you will be put in touch with the provider to provide you with this information.
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List of VET Courses
Certificate I, II, III and IV These courses are designed to provide training and knowledge around a specific industry area, such as automotive, community services, or digital media. The degree of training ranges from entry-level knowledge at a Certificate II, to more advanced skills and even supervisory and management study areas within a Certificate IV. The duration of a certificate course ranges from six months to two years.
This qualification level develops students’ specialised skill set, to be applied in a variety of industry-specific workplace contexts. It can also be used as a pathway to further education. The duration of a diploma course is generally one to two years of full-time study.
This course type teaches an advanced level of applied skills in areas such as building and construction, IT and engineering. The duration of an advanced diploma is approximately eighteen months to two years of full-time study.
This qualification type is comparable to a higher education graduate certificate and diploma – this has been designed to ensure students adopt an advanced skill set that covers a range of knowledge areas that will complement future roles in the workplace.
VET Course Subjects
VET qualifications are offered across a broad range of subjects. Some of the most popular courses include:
Where Are VET Courses Offered?
VET courses are offered through both public and private RTOs, generally via TAFE and private training providers. Some VET courses are delivered through Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships, which enable students to gain structured on-the-job training as a major part of their study. Along with these institutions, VET training and is also accessible through participating schools, as well as external community educational centres. VET courses are offered all across Australia, and qualifications recognised across the nation, everywhere from Melbourne, Hobart and Cannes to regional NSW.
VET Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enter the VET system for further study, students are usually required to have completed a degree of study that is equivalent to Year 10, 11 or 12. Sometimes, students may need to pass basic literacy and numeracy requirements. Also, depending on the industry area, some creative courses that include design or art may also need a submission of a portfolio to be considered. Other requirements may need to be fulfilled, depending on the course provider and the nature of study. To find out this information, it is best to contact your course provider via an enquiry form.
Higher Education Pathways
If you are looking to pursue higher education but do not meet the entry requirements, VET training can help. VET courses that are at the certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma level once completed, can offer students with a pathway to meet the higher education sector’s entry requirements. Also, depending on the course type, some VET courses may offer credit towards a higher education course. This means that you may not need to complete the full duration of a course, as you’ve already covered some elements in your previous studies. Of course, this is all subjective to the institution and qualification, so it is important to check the finer details regarding pathways and credit procedures with the institution of your choice.
VET Courses Online and Other Study Methods
One of the key factors that makes Vocational Training so accessible, is the wide range of study methods offered by VET. With plenty of courses available online, as well as in class and a mixture of both, there is a course option to suit the needs of every student and their schedule.
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Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421
Our nationally recognised CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work is designed to kick start your career in community services. Become a highly valued employee and learn the skills and knowledge you need to support and empower young people at risk. Unlock...
Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication BSB40820
Become a confident communicator by learning how to apply solutions for marketing and communications situations in a variety of business contexts. You will develop a range of specialist marketing skills as well as other broad business skills that will a...
Certificate III in School Based Education Support CHC30221
The CHC30221 Certificate III in School based Education Support offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online learning, with a practical 140 hours of work placement in a real classroom of your choosing, so you can practice and perfect what y...
Data Analytics Immersive
Get the tech skills, career advice and networking opportunities needed to start a career in Data Analytics, in as little as three months. Some of the companies that have hired GA grads in Australia are: REA Group, XERO, Culture Amp, MYOB, Macquarie Ban...
User Experience Design Immersive
Get the tech skills, career advice and networking opportunities needed to start a career in UX Design, in as little as three months. Some of the companies that have hired GA grads in Australia are: REA Group, XERO, Culture Amp, MYOB, Macquarie Bank and...
Diploma of Project Management BSB50820
The Diploma of Project Management is designed to equip graduates with the critical project management skills they need to succeed in planning, managing and delivering projects on time and to budget. You’ll learn the project scoping and quality planning...
Diploma of Business (Business Development) BSB50120
At Original Campus, study the nationally recognised BSB50120 Diploma of Business and boost your business development skills, critical for growth in today’s economy. This qualification equips you with highly practical methods and much sought-after busin...
Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB30220
Are you thinking of starting your own small business? The BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business at Original Campus unlocks your potential to identify new business opportunities and strengthens your operational abilities to help...
Diploma of Project Management
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management at Original Campus is a nationally recognised qualification that will provide you the core skills needed to successfully manage a project across a range of industries. From mapping out a project’s scope...
Diploma of Social Media Marketing 10904NAT
At Original Campus, you can study the 10904NAT Diploma of Social Media Marketing which is Australia’s first and only nationally accredited qualification in Social Media Marketing. Created by the world’s leading social media experts, all of whom feature...
Double Diploma of Business (Business Development) + Leadership & Management BSB30220, BSB40820
Market to the wider world! This in-depth dual qualification course equips you with the practical skills you need to develop viable business proposals, plan a business and then market to the wider world. It will open up an exciting new career for you wh...
Double Diploma of Business (Business Operations) + Leadership and Management BSB50120, BSB50420
Become a business operations success! This in-depth dual qualification course equips you with the practical skills you need to develop personal and professional acumen to lead business operations or step right up into a managerial role within an organi...
Double Diploma of Business (Leadership) + Leadership and Management BSB50120, BSB50420
Become an inspiring leader! Harness the modern business landscape and head towards success step-by-step with this practical online dual qualification course which will help skyrocket your career in management and leadership, which lays the groundwork f...
Dual Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication + Diploma of Social Media Marketing B40820, 10904NAT
Join a revolutionary industry! With the double whammy of social media and marketing, you can pave the way towards a ground-breaking marketing career. Combining the revolutionary world of social media marketing and fundamental marketing activities, this...
Double Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business + Marketing and Communication BSB30220, BSB40820
Market to the wider world! This in-depth dual qualification course equips you with the practical skills you need to develop viable business proposals, plan a business and then market to the wider world. It will open up an exciting new career for you wh...
Double Diploma of Business + Social Media Marketing BSB50120, 10904NAT
Expertly market a business online! This in-depth dual qualification course equips you with the practical skills you need to amplify your brand awareness, engage your audience through effective content, social media strategies and campaigns and run a bu...
Double Diploma of Business + Leadership and Management BSB50120, BSB50420
Become a renowned business leader! Get a leading-edge career advantage with the practical online dual qualification course. This nationally accredited course will prepare you for a professional upgrade or accelerate your own business. Become a frontrun...
Dual Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business + Diploma of Business BSB40320, BSB50120
Become a business dynamo! It’s time to get serious about your career in business. And with this formidable dual qualification course, you can. Combining the necessities of starting and running your own, or workplace’s, business with effective ways of p...
Dual Certificate III + Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB30220, BSB40320
Identify a business opportunity, establish a new venture, start your self-employment journey or launch a world-changing innovation or product and soar to new heights with this easy-to-follow, flexible online course.
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB40320
The BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business at Original Campus helps turn your business ideas into reality. From product research to strategy and from finance management to marketing, everything is aimed at giving you practical kno...