VET

The Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools program are delivered as part of a broad, general education that combines study towards the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) with a nationally recognised VET qualification within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). 

Yanchep Secondary College is committed through its administration and VET staff to offer the best and most comprehensive range of courses available. 

The College operates under the following vision statement: 

“Yanchep Secondary College is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that maximises student engagement and achievement, encourages and develops a sense of community and prepares students to enter the world who are socially aware and ready to make their mark on the world”. 

Within this environment the Vocational Education and Training (VET) section has developed a systematic approach to maintaining quality management systems to ensure that VET services are delivered in a manner which complies with state and national requirements and consistently meets the needs of all stakeholders –in particular the learners.  

The VET section operates within the larger environments of the College and DoE.  

The VET section is bound by all organisational and operational policies applicable to both those larger environments –however in addition, the VET section has developed policies and procedures, which apply to the delivery of VET.  

Adherence and maintenance of these VET policies and procedures is central to maintaining a consistently high-quality delivery. It is a requirement of all those who work within the VET section of the College that they follow the designated policies and procedures.  

Continuous improvement mechanisms have been developed to ensure procedures are constantly being updated.” 

At Yanchep Secondary College, the VET space consists of the following –  

• VET Certificates that are delivered in school and incorporated into the regular timetable through an auspice arrangement or profile funding with Registered Training Organisations (RTO). These courses are delivered by trained teaching staff or by the RTO. Currently we offer those listed below, however they can change according to student interest and or school needs. 
• Targeted Initiative Program funded by the Department of Education, known as the Yandjip Funding. Yanchep Secondary College is lucky to be able to have two RTO’s involved with this initiative. One of which is run at school, embedded into the timetable, the other is based in Two Rocks.  
• VETDSS (VET delivered to Secondary Schools) These are external providers where the student will be released from school one or two days per week to attend a campus offsite to obtain their qualification. 
• SBAT (School based apprenticeships and traineeships) Where the student is released from school 1 day per week to be able to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship – this can run through years 10,11 and 12. 

• WPL and ADWPL. Work Experience for years 9 and 10 and Authority Developed Endorsed Programs for years 11 and 12.  

It is encouraged that all year 9 and some 10 students participate in Work Experience. This is a fantastic way for students to be able to encounter different industries and gain invaluable experience to prepare for future pathways.  

ADWPL is a good option for year 11 and 12 in conjunction with Certificates that require nominated Workplace Learning hours. As this is an endorsed program for Year 11 and 12 students, those who choose to participate in this option, and do a minimum of 110 hours, complete a log book and skills journal will also have this count towards their WACE attainment.