At Ellenbrook Christian College, we believe in offering our Year 11 and Year 12 students the opportunity to explore practical, hands-on learning through Vocational Education and Training (VET).

What is VET?

VET programs offer practical, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for the workforce while enabling them to earn industry-recognised qualifications. These programs are designed to equip students with skills and knowledge directly relevant to specific industries, helping them develop expertise in a variety of fields, from technical roles in construction and engineering to customer service, business, and healthcare.

In addition to providing job-ready experience and certifications, VET programs can contribute significantly to the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE):

• Certificate II: 4 credits (2 in Year 11 and 2 in Year 12)
• Certificate III / Higher: 6 credits (2 in Year 11 and 4 in Year 12) for full completion.
• Up to 8 credits can be substituted to meet WACE requirements.

VET courses offer flexibility, allowing students to study alongside traditional academic subjects and pursue both their career interests and educational goals.

How to Study VET at Ellenbrook Christian College

At Ellenbrook Christian College, you have two options for studying VET:

1. Studying VET at the College
   
   Studying VET at the College is offered to all Year 11 and Year 12 students, regardless of their chosen pathway. These courses provide students with valuable practical skills while continuing their core studies. However, students following the ATAR pathway may only enrol in Certificate II courses.

   The VET courses available, coordinated through IVET (a registered training organisation), include:

   • Certificate III in Business (available to students following the *General / Hybrid pathway)
   • Certificate II in Workplace Skills (available to students following the *General/ Hybrid/ ATAR pathway)
   • Certificate II in Sports and Recreation (available to students following the *General/ Hybrid/ ATAR pathway; ATAR students may only select this certificate if they have Physical Education Studies as a school subject)
     
     

   * Please note that students following the General pathway are required to complete one of the aforementioned certificates as part of their school subject selection.

   Explore IVET and our certificate programs by visiting   https://ivet.edu.au/

2. Studying VET Externally at North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE)

   
   Additionally, students may complete a VET certificate externally at North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE). This option is available only to students following the General/Hybrid pathway. To enrol in a certificate at NMTAFE, students must apply formally for their chosen course. The minimum application requirements include:

   • A C grade in English and Maths
   • Passing NAPLAN/OLNA
   • A strong motivation for wanting to study the chosen course

It’s important to note that applications are competitive, and meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria improves the chances of being offered a place in the desired certificate program. Students can also provide additional supporting information, such as:

• • Resume
  • References
  • Certificates (e.g., leadership, sporting, first aid)

The application and enrolment process at NMTAFE is facilitated by the College’s VET Support Officer, Mrs. Tanya Camacho, who will assist you throughout the process.

For more information about VET Delivered to Secondary Students at NMTAFE and the certificate programs they offer, click here: VET Delivered to Secondary Students at NMTAFE.

For more information about VET at our College, please don’t hesitate to contact our VET Support Officer, Mrs. Tanya Camacho, at tanya.camacho@ellenbrook,wa.edu.au