Vocational Education and Training (VET) offers industry-specific training that allows students to earn nationally recognised qualifications while still in school. All qualifications count towards stage 1 or 2 SACE completion, and some qualifications can contribute towards an ATAR. The course length varies between 6 months to 24 months, and SACE credits obtained vary from 20 to 150. The remaining credits required to complete SACE can be obtained from subjects in school. All Students must obtain 200 SACE credits in total, and complete Exploring Identities and Futures, Research Project, and Stage 1 literacy and numeracy requirements.
Salisbury High School is part of the Northern Adelaide State Secondary Schools Alliance (NASSSA), which offers a wide variety of courses in different industry areas. View the NASSSA VET Pathways booklet to read about the industry areas, find detailed information about all the courses currently available on the NASSSA Website.
To apply for these courses, students must have good literacy and numeracy skills, strong attendance records, active participation, the ability to travel to the host site and a genuine interest in the industry area. Students must complete a written application to show evidence that they have explored the industry area, which is sent to the Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Evidence that can be included in these applications includes any relevant certificates (i.e. White Card, First aid), career research or planning, or reflection notes from work experience, volunteer work, Try a Trade sessions, or relevant excursions. The RTO then determines the student's eligibility for the course. Successful applicants will undergo a Literacy and Numeracy test to assess their readiness for the course and to identify any additional support they may need.
Year 10 students can apply for the following Flexible Industry Pathway (FIP) VET courses to study in year 11
- Certificate II Advanced Animal Care
- Certificate II Automotive – 1.5 years
- Certificate II Construction
- Certificate II Plumbing (pre-apprenticeship)
- Certificate II Electrotechnology
- Certificate II Engineering Pathways
- Certificate II Salon Assistant
- Certificate II Retail Cosmetics - Beauty (message for more information)
- Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care – 2 years
- Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing)
- Certificate III Individual Support (Disability)
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistant
- Certificate II Food processing (bakery focus)
- Certificate II Hospitality
- Certificate II Kitchen Operations
- Certificate III Information Technology
- Certificate III Screen and Media - Game Art Foundations
- Certificate II Resources, Infrastructure and Workplace Preparation (also for students interested in working in the mines)
- Certificate II in Community Services – 6 months
Year 11 students can apply for the following FIP VET courses to study in year 12
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- Certificate III in Information Technology
- Certificate III in Screen and Media
Certificate II Construction students who have completed 10 days of structured workplace learning are eligible to apply for a 6-month Stackable VET course. Stackable VET courses aim to provide pre-vocational skills, work preparedness and the opportunity to try out different vocational areas. The two stackable VET courses offered at Salisbury High School include:
- Advanced Brick and Block Stackable
- Advanced Carpentry.
Cert II in Electrotechnology students are eligible to apply for the following 6-month Stackable VET course:
- Advanced skills Program in Advanced Electrotechnology: Refrigeration, Air-conditioning, Data and Voice communications.
Cert II in Animal Care students are eligible to apply for the following 6-month Stackable VET course:
- Advanced Animal Care Stackable I or II
School based apprenticeship or Traineeship
A school-based apprenticeships or traineeships (ASBAT) allow students to start an apprenticeship or traineeship while completing school. Eligible students can start an ASBAT in years 10, 11 or 12. Students will earn a wage, train with an employer, and work towards an accredited qualification while undertaking their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Finding an ASBAT is student led, so eligible students are encouraged to look for an apprenticeship. Some common websites that post ASBAT include:
- Student Pathways
- MAS National
- MEGT
Prior to applying, students must see Mrs Daniels to determine eligibility. To apply, students must have good attendance, passing grades, and be willing to complete their SACE.
Contact Briianka Daniels, VET and Careers Coordinator. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
