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Vocational Education & Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS)

Get the best of both worlds. Combine your VCE or VCE VM with accredited vocational training at TAFE. Box Hill Institute’s VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) program is a chance to earn competencies towards nationally recognised vocational qualification (VET certificate), while also receiving credit towards your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). VDSS is designed to light the way to your future. You’ll get job-ready skills and work towards technical qualifications – all while you’re still in secondary school. It’s a different way to learn and grow, that complements your traditional schooling.
QualificationsDelivery ModeNational Code
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)VDSS22569VIC
Certificate II in Outdoor RecreationVDSSSIS20419
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)VDSS22499VIC
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational PreparationVDSSAUR20720
Certificate II in Animal CareVDSSACM20121
Certificate III in Screen and MediaVDSSCUA31020
Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)VDSSCUA30920
Certificate III in Music (Performance)VDSSCUA30920
Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail ServicesVDSSMSF31018
Certificate III in Information TechnologyVDSSICT30120
Certificate III in Equine StudiesVDSS22513VIC
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareVDSSCHC30121
Certificate III in Design FundamentalsVDSSCUA30720
Certificate III in Design FundamentalsVDSSCUA30720
Certificate III in Community ServicesVDSSCHC32015
Certificate III in Beauty ServicesVDSSSHB30121

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Why choose to do VDSS? 

Choosing VDSS at Box Hill Institute is a smart decision for many reasons.  

Explore your passion 

VDSS can help you take your interests and turn them into a career. Whether you know exactly what you want to become, or just want to try a potential career path, VDSS is a great way to see if a career is the right match for you. 

Hands-on learning in an adult learning environment  

Do you prefer learning by doing? Spend time one day a week away from your usual classroom setting. You can choose to undertake practical, industry-specific training at TAFE. You’ll get a real preview of what a job or study after secondary school could be like.

Recognised qualifications  

Earn competencies towards a nationally recognised qualification that can give you a competitive edge in the job market. You’ll gain specialised and technical skills you can add to your resume to help you be workforce ready.

Pathways to further education 

VDSS opens doors to further study. Whether you want to continue studying at TAFE, start an apprenticeship or transition to university, your VET qualifications can help you get there.  

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Testimonials

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Jack – Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) (22569VIC)

“Having great teachers and them being mentors as well as educators with real-world experience helped me gain extra skills and extra knowledge for when I start my apprenticeship.”