VET Courses at Galen

rate; these will usually be considerably higher. It is important to note that some VET subjects also have additional costs. VET Hospitality students, for example, are required to purchase their own chef’s uniform. Details of additional costs and levies will be in the booklist. For off campus VET offerings refer to the GoTAFE & TEC websites. Please discuss your VET options with the VET Coordinator, Mr Trent Allan

VET Building and Construction - Pre Apprenticeship - Cert II

The VET Building & Construction program offers students prevocational training in the building and construction industry. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain experience across the building trade while learning all facets of this industry. Units include safe use of hand and power tools in the 1st year, construct sub floor and wall framing in the 2nd year then roof frame construction and scaffold erection and dismantling in the 3rd year. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain the Construction Induction Card which will allow them to work on a construction site. The course is delivered over 3 years and will provide the students with a Certificate II in Building & Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship).

VET Engineering - Cert II

Certificate II in Engineering Studies provides pre-employment training and pathways into apprenticeships and traineeships in the metals and engineering industries. The course covers OHS in the work environment, use of hand and power tools, career planning for the engineering industry, machining processes and fabrication techniques. The students will complete a number of items eg. Water Jug & Tool Box in their first year. All VCE VET courses require the satisfactory completion of a number of Units of Competence in order to attain the Certificate. This course is delivered over two years with Units 3 and 4 offering scored assessment. Students can undertake an external exam in second year and therefore obtain an ATAR score along with the Nationally accredited VET Certificate.

VET Hairdressing - Salon Assistant - Cert II

If you want to be a hairdresser, this is where you start! This hands-on learning experience can provide you with a head start to a career in hairdressing, and the training that you undertake will count towards your training requirements as an apprentice. The course covers essential aspects of the hairdressing industry such as basin services, braiding, products and services, drying hair to shape as well as customer service, head neck and shoulder massage and working safely in a salon environment. Galen VET Hairdressing students study the course at Borinya one day per week in a simulated salon workplace environment.

VET Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) - Cert II

If you want to be a chef, or just love cooking, this is a great qualification for you. The

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Kitchen Operations program provides cookery skills and knowledge using a range of cookery methods. It exposes students to news ideas, ingredients and presentation methods. The course encompasses both theory and practical components delivered in the college’s own commercial kitchen. Food excursions and customer orientated cookery will provide many opportunities in this exciting industry. This course is delivered over two years with Units 3 and 4 offering scored assessment. Students can undertake an external exam in second year and therefore obtain an ATAR score along with the nationally accredited and recognised VET Certificate.

VET IT - Information, Digital Media and Technology - Cert III

Can you play games, use social media, are you interested in building websites or building games? So why not learn how to make them while completing a national accredited VCE/VET course? Start the course in Year 10 and develop handy skills in Apps that you will use for the rest of your time at school and beyond. In your second year of study you will learn to master a programing language. VCE VET IDMT combines industry standard programming and technologies to develop games through coding. Working with c# and the .NET Framework you will develop custom ‘shoot ‘em up’ games along with other game projects. As you develop core programming skills you will also cover key topics such as building a custom web server, system maintenance, security and OHS. This course is delivered over two years with Units 3 and 4 offering scored assessment. Students can undertake an external exam in second year and therefore obtain an ATAR score along with the Nationally accredited VET Certificate.

VET Screen and Media - Cert III

Do you enjoy playing games, watching animation and creating 3D models, are you interested in building websites or building games? So why not learn how to make them while completing a national accredited VCE/VET course? Start the course in Year 10 and develop handy skills in Game Art that you will use for the rest of your time at school and beyond. In your second year of study you will learn to master Unreal Engine, Maya 3D and website development. VCE VET Screen and Media combines industry standard 3D modelling techniques, game development standards and art principles to develop interactive games and websites. Working with Maya, Unreal Engine and Visual C you will develop custom 3D models and third person games along with other animation projects. As you develop core Game Art and Game Development skills you will also cover key topics such as screen theories and techniques, design elements and principles, game and media industry laws and OHS. This course is delivered over two years with Units 3 and 4 offering scored assessment. Students can undertake an external exam in second year and therefore obtain an ATAR score along with the Nationally accredited VET Certificate.

VET Sport and Recreation - Cert III

Competent completion of this course will give students their Cert III in Sport and Recreation. As part of this course students will experience hands-on coaching at local primary schools, fitness activities, sports administration, work health safety, first aid, and will develop personal organisation skills to prepare them for work in the sport and recreation field. Students who complete this course will have a nationally recognized qualification, up to 20 hours of fieldwork experience and their Level 2

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First Aid certificate. Skills developed would prepare those looking at careers in the sports, recreation, coaching and sports administration areas. This course is delivered over two years with Units 3 and 4 offering scored assessment. Students can undertake an external exam in second year and therefore obtain an ATAR score along with the Nationally accredited VET Certificate.

VET Business - Cert II

Certificate II in Business is a two year course which provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake administrative roles in a business environment.The units covered provide an understanding of business fundamentals including communication in the workplace, business technology, customer service and the production of workplace documents.The course will enable students to meet the current and future industry requirements to work effectively within a business environment across a range of industry sectors. In the second year of study students gain further knowledge and practical applications in being money smart, workplace innovation, how to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices and provide service to customers.

VET Music Industry (Performance) - Cert III

This qualification is for those students who have an interest in music and are keen to develop skills as a musician with the aim to perform and compose music. Music Performance Specialisation provides students with the opportunity to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied work contexts in the music industry. Depending on the electives chosen, students will work towards composing simple songs or musical pieces and preparing for performances, whilst developing improvisation skills, applying knowledge of genre to music making and performing music as part of a group or as a soloist. Students will gain competencies that will enhance their employment opportunities within the music industry and a recognised qualification that will assist them in making a more informed choice when considering vocational/career pathways. This course is delivered over two years with Units 3 and 4 offering scored assessment. Students can undertake an external exam in second year and therefore obtain an ATAR score along with the Nationally accredited VET Certificate.

VET Agriculture - Cert II

This qualification is available for students who have an interest in Agriculture and desire to learn more about a range of farming enterprises. The Food and Fibre industry provides the opportunity to work on the land, in farming, natural resources, sustainability and associated primary production. VET Agriculture offers a diverse range of pathways in various industries such as beef, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, dairy and grain production. This certificate qualification enables individuals to gain experience in a mixed farming enterprise. Work placement and experience will be gained throughout the course on a variety of North East farms.

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