About the course

About the course

This VCE VET engineering program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to start a career in engineering.

Known as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), this program will allow you to continue studies towards an engineering diploma, degree or even a fabrication, automotive or manufacturing trade.

Course Details

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Qualification Issued on Completion


Upon successful completion, you will receive certification from Box Hill Institute.

Course Length and Classes


Part time: 2 years

VDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools

Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesdays 1:30pm to 5:30pm

Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school.  The school will then enrol you in the course.  

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Entry Requirements & Applications


This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.

For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.

Pathways


This course may be used as a pathway into a range of qualifications in manufacturing or related industries.

Examples include:

  • Certificate III in Engineering Production System (MEM30119) – at another RTO
  • Certificate III in Engineering (MEM30219) Mechanical Trade - at another RTO
  • Certificate III in Engineering (MEM30319) Fabrication Trade - at another RTO
  • Diploma of Engineering Advance Trade (MEM50119) – at another RTO
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Career Outcomes


The aim of this course is to provide you with pre-employment training and pathways in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries and accommodate entry into the wider engineering industry. Specifically, after completing this course you may:

  • undertake a work-based apprenticeship, traineeship or cadetship leading into a range of careers as a tradesperson
  • gain level entry employment in engineering or related industries

Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR


After successful completion of this program you will achieve the following:

  • VCE: On completion you will be eligible for four units. Two units at the Unit 1 and 2 level and two units at the 3 and 4 level.
  • ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.

Structured Workplace Learning


The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.

Fees


Please contact your secondary school regarding fees for this program

Uniform Requirements


Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required. Students will be advised of the details of PPE requirements in a welcome letter.

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