Vocational Education and Training (VET)
VET Courses
Silver Recipient - 2024 Australian Training Awards - School Pathways to VET Award
Finalist - 2024 South Australian Training Awards - VET Innovation for Schools Award
Thebarton Senior College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40117) accredited to deliver nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications and courses.
Besides gaining valuable knowledge and skills to work in industry, students completing VET courses can accrue credits which contribute to achievement of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Some courses also promote facilitated access to further study pathways, including university education programs.
Thebarton Senior College offers full qualifications in industry areas with workforce shortfalls for which the SA government has defined Flexible Industry Pathways (FIPs). Thebarton Senior College maximises opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of FIPs. Our RTO is accredited to deliver the following training products endorsed by the Industry Skills Councils for delivery to secondary school students as pathways to employment and further study.
Thebarton Senior College Qualifications:
We also offer five Gateways 2 VET courses designed to provide valuable preparation for Year 10 students contemplating future VET studies in community services, film and television, screen and media, information technology or the trades. For more information about our Gateways courses, please Click Here.
Applicants for full VET certificates are expected to attend an information session, an enrolment interview and undertake a VET Readiness Orientation assessment which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy test. They must also satisfy any conditions for enrolment in the respective program.
VET training can be used towards SACE completion. SACE Credits are awarded subject to successful completion of VET units of competency within a certificate.
External Provider Qualifications:
Thebarton Senior College also engages other RTOs to deliver accredited courses. These external providers offer certificates in the following areas:
- Automotive
- Children's Services
- Electrotechnology
- Engineering
- Hair and Beauty
- Individual Support
- Plumbing
Thebarton Senior College students are also able to participate in VET courses for other industries not listed above. Please discuss your vocational learning needs with the enrolling counsellors or book an appointment with our VET Coordinator.
To download our VET brochure, please Click Here.