VCE VET Business

Program Booklet

Incorporating
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2)

January 2024
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Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................
Program development..................................................................................................................................

Industry overview...........................................................................................................................................
Training package..........................................................................................................................................
Qualifications / Packaging rules....................................................................................................................

VCE VET program details...............................................................................................................................

Aims.............................................................................................................................................................
Scored assessment......................................................................................................................................
State reviewer...........................................................................................................................................
VCE VET credit............................................................................................................................................
Nominal hour duration..................................................................................................................................
Duplication....................................................................................................................................................
Sequence.....................................................................................................................................................

VCE VET Business program structure..........................................................................................................

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)..............................................................................
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2).........................................................................................

Sample programs..........................................................................................................................................
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)............................................................................
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2) and BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
(Release 2).................................................................................................................................................
Year 1 – BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills.............................................................................
Year 2 – BSB30120 Certificate III in Business........................................................................................
Enrolment advice........................................................................................................................................
Transition arrangements.........................................................................................................................
VASS industry group..............................................................................................................................

Additional information..................................................................................................................................
Resources...............................................................................................................................................

Appendix.......................................................................................................................................................
Credit arrangements...................................................................................................................................
VASS industry group..............................................................................................................................
VET credit arrangements........................................................................................................................
VCE VM credit arrangements.................................................................................................................
VPC credit arrangements........................................................................................................................
‘Get VET’ resources...................................................................................................................................
VCE VET program chart.........................................................................................................................
Scored assessment....................................................................................................................................
Study score.............................................................................................................................................
ATAR contribution......................................................................................................................................
Scored VCE VET program......................................................................................................................

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Non-scored VCE VET programs and all other VET................................................................................
Structured Workplace Learning..................................................................................................................
Structured Workplace Learning Recognition...........................................................................................
Workplace health and safety...................................................................................................................
VCE Season of Excellence.........................................................................................................................
VCAA professional learning........................................................................................................................

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Introduction
VCE VET programs are vocational training programs approved by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Authority (VCAA). VCE VET programs lead to nationally recognised qualifications, thereby offering students
the opportunity to gain the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the Victorian Certificate of Education
Vocational Major (VCE VM), as well as a nationally portable vocational education and training (VET)
certificate. VCE VET programs:

 are fully recognised within the Units 1 to 4 structure of the VCE and the VCE VM. VCE VET units have
equal status with other VCE studies
 will contribute towards the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)
 function within the National Training Framework.

Program development

This iteration of the VCE VET Business program was implemented in 2016. It is drawn from BSB20115
Certificate II Business and BSB30115 Certificate III in Business and Business Services (BSB) Training
Package Version 3.0. In 2020 the Business Services (BSB) Training Package Version 7.0 replaced a
significant proportion of the training package. It was used in conjunction with the BSB Business Services
Training Package (Release 7.0) qualifications BSB20115 Certificate II in Business (Release 2) and
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business (Release 5). This program replaces the VCE VET Business program
published in January 2021 and all subsequent program summaries. This revision to the VCE VET Business
program is a consequence of the revision to the BSB Business Services Training Package.

The revised VCE VET Business program will offer the opportunity for students to complete a Certificate II in
Workplace Skills and / or the Certificate III in Business.

VCE VET programs are developed with a reference group of industry and vocational professionals and
include a predesignated program structure. Units of competency outside of this structure cannot be delivered
as part of a VCE VET program.

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Industry overview
Training package
This program booklet must be read in conjunction with the VCE VET Program Guide and the BSB Business
Services Training Package.

The BSB Business Services Training Package covers a diverse range of industries and occupations.
Business Services covers multiple cross-industry functions and services to support commercial activities
across all industries.

Important skills gained through business services training are in areas including: Information and
Communications Technology, Administration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Design, Finance,
Knowledge Management, Leadership, Regulation, Stakeholder Relations and Workforce Development.

Qualifications / Packaging rules

Students wishing to be awarded the qualification must successfully complete all required core and elective
units of competency. Schools should communicate with their registered training organisation (RTO) partner
to ensure the delivery sequence supports this outcome.

For further information, visit the National Training Register.

 BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)

 BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2)
Links to a companion volume implementation guide may be provided as a resource for this qualification. For
further information, visit VETNet.
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VCE VET program details

Aims
The VCE VET Business program aims to:

 provide participants with the knowledge, skill and competency that will enhance their training and
employment prospects in the broad range of business and industry settings.

 enable participants to gain a recognised credential and to make an informed choice of vocation or
career path.

Scored assessment
Students who wish to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Business must undertake scored
assessment. This consists of three coursework tasks that are worth 66% of the overall study score and an
end-of-year examination that is worth 34% of the overall study score.

Scored assessment is based on the scored Unit 3–4 sequence of the VCE VET Business program.

The scored Unit 3–4 sequence of the VCE VET Business program must be delivered and assessed in a
single enrolment year.

The scored Unit 3–4 sequence of the VCE VET Business program is not designed as a standalone study.
Students are strongly advised against undertaking the Unit 3–4 sequence without first completing Units 1
and 2.

For more information on study scores and ATAR contributions, please refer to the appendix.

State reviewer
VCE VET state reviewers are appointed for scored VCE VET programs. For more information, please refer
to the VCE VET program webpage.

VCE VET credit

Students undertaking the VCE VET Business program will be eligible for credit into their VCE (including
VCE VM and VPC as follows:

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Students undertaking BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills are eligible for up to four VCE VET units on
their VCE(including VCE VM and VPC) statement of results:

 up to four VCE VET Units at Units 1 and 2 level.

VCE VET credit will accrue in the following order: Units 1, 2, 1 and 2. These units of credit may be
accumulated over more than one year.

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BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Students undertaking BSB30115 Certificate III in Business are eligible for up to six VCE VET units on their
VCE (including VCE VM and VPC) statement of results:

 up to two VCE VET Units at Units 1 and 2 level

 a scored Units 3 and 4 sequence
 a non-scored Units 3 and 4 sequence

VCE VET credit will accrue in the following order: Units 1,2,3,4,3 and 4.

For more information on VCE (including VCE VM and VPC) credit contributions, please refer to the appendix.

Nominal hour duration

Nominal hours represent the supervised structured learning and assessment activities required to sufficiently
address the content of each unit of competency.

Nominal hours are used to determine credit towards the VCE (including VCE VM and VPC) for VET units of
competency.

Duplication
When a VCE VET program duplicates or is very similar to another VCE study or VET unit of competency in a
student’s program, a reduced VCE VET unit entitlement may apply.

No significant duplication has been identified between the VCE VET Business program and other VCE
studies.

Dual enrolments
When students undertake multiple qualifications within a VCE VET program, care must be taken to ensure
the students enrol in all the units of competency only once. Credit for a unit of competency can be counted
only once towards the VCE (including VCE VM and VPC).

Sequence
Certain units of competency will complement each other, lending to coordinated delivery that minimises
content overlap. Units of competency have guidelines for different situations and delivery contexts, and a
range of delivery sequences is possible.

The intention of VCE VET programs is to provide students with a qualification that meets industry
expectations. The strong advice and assumption of industry bodies is that the quality of the qualification is
compromised when foundation training is neglected.

The sequencing of units of competency is determined by the RTO, teacher or trainer; however, it is
anticipated that a number of the core units of competency will be undertaken in the first year of the program.

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VCE VET Business program structure

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)
Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
Units 1 and 2
Compulsory Units:
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 40
BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments 30
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management 20
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 20
BSBWHS211# Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 20
Compulsory Units Subtotal: 130
Elective Units:
Select a minimum of FIVE electives with a minimum of 50 hours.
• Minimum of ONE unit from Group A
• Minimum of ONE unit from Group B
• Maximum of THREE units from Groups A, B, and C
• Maximum of TWO units from Group D.
Elective Group A: Self-Management
BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem-solving skills 30
BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 50
BSBPEF302 Develop self-awareness 30
Elective Group B: Technology
BSBDAT201 Collect and record data 40
BSBFIN301 Process financial transactions 30
BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions 30
BSBTEC101^ Operate digital devices 20
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 60
BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20
BSBTEC203 Research using the internet 30
Elective Group C: Working With Others
BSBOPS202 Engage with customers 100
BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40
BSBPEF101# Plan and prepare for work readiness 20
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 40
SIRXCEG002 Assist with customer difficulties 40
SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 30
Elective Group D: Imported Electives
FSKWTG009 Write routine workplace texts 15

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Code Unit Title Nominal Hours

FSKWTG006 Write simple workplace information 15
FSKDIG003 Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks 15
FSKDIG002^ Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks 10
BSBOPS101^ Use business resources 15
ICTICT211^ Identify and use basic current industry specific technologies 40
ICTICT221 Identify and use specific industry standard technologies 40
FSKOCM006# Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams 10
FSKLRG011# Use routine strategies for work-related learning 10
Minimum Elective Units Subtotal: 50
Minimum Total for VCE VET Units 1 and 2: 180

Training Package Skill Set

^BSBSS00124: Workplace IT Foundations Skill Set (4 Units of Competency = 85 hours)

#BSBSS00125: Workplace Foundation Skills Set (4 Units of Competency = 60 hours)

Transition arrangements
All students commencing training from January 2023 and beyond will be required to be enrolled in
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2).

VASS Training Package Industry Group

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2) is included within the BSB VASS Training Package
Industry Group for credit purposes

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BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2)

Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
Units 1 and 2
Compulsory Units:
BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 50
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 20
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 30
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment 40
Compulsory Units Subtotal: 180
Total for VCE VET Units 1 and 2: 180
Scored Units 3 and 4
Compulsory Units:
BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication 40
BSBTEC301† Design and produce business documents 80
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30
BSBOPS304# Deliver and monitor a service to customers 35
BSBINS302 Organise workplace information 30
Compulsory Units Subtotal: 215
Total for Scored VCE VET Units 3 and 4: 215
Units 1 to 4
Elective Units
Select a minimum of THREE electives with a minimum of 180 hours.
• Minimum of ONE unit from Group A
• Remaining electives may be drawn from Group A through Group G
• Imported elective units from Group H may be chosen, but may not contribute to certificate completion
• Compulsory Units (Units 1 and 2) must be achieved before undertaking Elective Units
• To achieve a Non-Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence, select electives with a minimum of 180 hours.
Elective Group A: Technology
BSBDAT201 Collect and record data 40
BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions 30
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 60
BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20
BSBTEC302† Design and produce spreadsheets 35
BSBTEC303† Create electronic presentations 20
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment 50
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents 30
BSBXCS301 Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats 30
BSBXCS302 Identify and report online security threats 30
BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information 40

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Code Unit Title Nominal Hours

BSBXCS304 Apply cyber hygiene best practices 45
BSBXCS305 Identify and assess cyber security insider threats and risks 45
BSBXCS306 Apply own techniques to prevent cyber security insider threats 50
Elective Group B: Business Competence
BSBESB302 Develop and present business proposals 30
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 50
BSBOPS302 Identify business risk 40
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 60
BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 40
BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities 30
Elective Group C: Teamwork and Relationships
BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas 40
BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships 40
BSBPEF302 Develop self-awareness 30
BSBXTW301 Work in a team 40
Elective Group D: Customer and Client Engagement
BSBOPS305# Process customer complaints 30
BSBXDB301 Respond to the service needs of customers and clients with disability 40
ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients 40
SIRXCEG002# Assist with customer difficulties 40
SIRXCEG005 Maintain business to business relationships 35
SIRXMKT001 Support marketing and promotional activities 30
SIRXOSM003* Use social media and online tools 35
SIRXPDK001# Advise on products and services 30
Elective Group E: Business Administration
BSBFIN301 Process financial transactions 30
BSBFIN302^ Maintain financial records 60
BSBHRM416 Process payroll 30
BSBINS202 Handle receipt and dispatch of information 15
BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources 15
BSBOPS303^ Organise schedules 15
BSBPUR301^ Purchase goods and services 60
Elective Group F: Medical Administration
BSBMED301§ Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 60
BSBMED302§ Prepare and process medical accounts 30
BSBMED303§ Maintain patient records 20
BSBMED304§ Assist in controlling stocks and supplies 20
Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical
BSBMED305§ 20
environment
BSBMED401§ Manage patient recordkeeping system 50

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Code Unit Title Nominal Hours

Elective Group G: Records and Information Management
BSBINS303 Use knowledge management systems 50
BSBINS307 Retrieve information from records 25
BSBINS308 Control records 40
BSBINS309^ Maintain business records 30
Elective Group H: Imported Electives
BSBTEC203† Research using the internet 30
BSBMKG434 Promote products and services 40
Minimum Elective Units Subtotal: 180
Minimum Total for Non-Scored VCE VET Units 3 and 4: 180

Training Package Skill Set

^BSBSS00120: Administrative Assistant Skill Set (4 Units of Competency = 165 hours, VCE VET Unit 1)

#BSBSS00119: Customer Service Skill Set (4 Units of Competency = 135 hours, VCE VET Unit 1)

†BSBSS00112: Workplace Technology Skill Set (4 Units of Competency = 165 hours, VCE VET Unit 1)

§BSBSS00121: Medical Administration Skill Set (6 Units of Competency = 200 hours, VCE VET Units 1 and
2)

Notes
*These units have prerequisite units of competency.

Transition arrangements
All students commencing training from January 2023 and beyond will be required to be enrolled in
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2).

VASS Training Package Industry Group

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2) is included within the BSB VASS Training Package
Industry Group for credit purposes.

*These units have prerequisite units of competency.

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Sample programs
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release
2)
The following sample program must be used with the nationally endorsed BSB Business Services Training
Package.

This program allows provides:

 the award of BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)

 completion of selected units from BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
 two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
 completion over two years.

Nominal
Code Unit Title
Hours
Units 1 and 2
Compulsory Units:
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 40
BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments 30
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management 20
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 20
BSBWHS211# Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 20
Compulsory Units Subtotal: 130
Elective Units:
BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills 30
280 Use business software applications 60
BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20
BSBPEF101# Plan and prepare for work readiness 20
FSKOCM006# Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams 10
FSKLRG011# Use routine strategies for work-related learning 10
Elective units subtotal 150
Total for VCE VET Units 1 and 2 310

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BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release

2) and BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release
2)
The following sample program must be used with the nationally endorsed BSB Business Services Training
Package.

This program allows provides:

 the award of BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2)

 two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level
 completion of BSBSS00125: Workplace Foundation Skills Set
 completion over two years.
 Year 2 – BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Year 1 – BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Nominal
Code Unit Title
Hours
Units 1 and 2
Compulsory Units:
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 40
BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments 30
BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management 20
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 20
BSBWHS211# Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 20
Compulsory Units Subtotal: 130
Elective Units:
BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem-solving skills 30
BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20
SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 30
Total nominal hours for Units 1 and 2 210

Notes
Students exiting at Year 1 who wish to complete Certificate II in Workplace Skills should complete two
additional elective units of competency.

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Year 2 – BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
Scored Units 3 and 4
Compulsory Units:
BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication 40
BSBTEC301† Design and produce business documents 80
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30
BSBOPS304# Deliver and monitor a service to customers 35
BSBINS302 Organise workplace information 30
Compulsory Units Subtotal: 215
Total for Scored VCE VET Units 3 and 4: 215

Enrolment advice
Transition arrangements
All students commencing training from January 2023 and beyond will be required to be enrolled in
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2) and BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release
2)

VASS industry group

BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Release 2), BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Release 2)
are included within the BSB VASS industry group for credit purposes.

For more information on VASS industry groups, please refer to the appendix.

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Additional information
Consider the following when determining the sequence of a student’s VCE VET Business program:

 Prior to engaging in structured workplace learning (SWL), students must be undertaking or have
completed the workplace health and safety unit aligned with the VCE VET Business program.

Resources
For updates or information relating to VCE VET programs, please refer to:

 the VCE VET program webpage

 the VCAA Bulletin

 the ‘Get VET’ webpage for videos, success stories, flowcharts and posters designed to support teachers
in engaging, informing and inspiring students and parents about VET Delivered to Secondary Students.

Supplementary advice is available for scored VCE VET programs on the relevant VCE VET program
webpage.

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Appendix
Credit arrangements
VASS industry group
VCE VET program VASS industry group

VCE VET Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management

 Certificate II in Agriculture AHC
 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management AHC
 Certificate II in Horticulture AHC

 Certificate II in Rural Operations AHC

VCE VET Animal Care
 Certificate II in Animal Care ACM
VCE VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology
 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology MST
 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles MST
VCE VET Applied Language
 Certificate II in Applied Language GEN
 Certificate III in Applied Language GEN
VCE VET Automotive
 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation AUR
VCE VET Building and Construction
 Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship CPC
 Certificate II in Construction Pathways CPC
VCE VET Business
 Certificate II in Workplace Skills BSB
 Certificate III in Business BSB
VCE VET Cisco
 CISCO CCNA v7 ICT
VCE VET Civil Infrastructure
 Certificate II in Civil Construction RII
VCE VET Community Services
 Certificate II in Active Volunteering CHC
 Certificate II in Community Services CHC
 Certificate III in Community Services CHC
 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC

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VCE VET program VASS industry group

VCE VET Creative and Digital Media

 Certificate II in Creative Industries CUA
 Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA
VCE VET Dance
 Certificate II in Dance CUA
 Certificate III in Dance CUA
VCE VET Electrical Industry
 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (pre-vocational) UEE
 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) UEE
VCE VET Engineering Studies
 Certificate II in Engineering Studies MEM
VCE VET Equine Studies
 Certificate III in Equine Studies ACM
VCE VET Events and Tourism
 Certificate II in Events SIT
 Certificate II in Tourism SIT
 Certificate III in Tourism SIT
VCE VET Furnishing
 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF
VCE VET Hair and Beauty
 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics SHB
 Certificate II in Salon Assistant SHB
 Certificate III in Beauty Services SHB
 Certificate III in Make-Up SHB
VCE VET Health
 Certificate II in Health Support Services HLT
 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance incorporating:
HLT
o Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

VCE VET Hospitality

 Certificate II in Hospitality SIT
 Certificate II in Cookery SIT
VCE VET Information and Communications Technology
 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies ICT
 Certificate III in Information Technology ICT
VCE VET Integrated Technologies
 Certificate II in Integrated Technologies ICT
VCE VET Laboratory Skills
 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement MSL
 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills MSL

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VCE VET program VASS industry group

VCE VET Music

 Certificate II in Music CUA
 Certificate III in Music (Performance) CUA
 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production) CUA
VCE VET Plumbing
 Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) CPC
VCE VET Small Business
 Certificate II in Small Business (Operations/Innovation) BSB
 Certificate II in Small Business Operations and Innovation BSB
VCE VET Sport and Recreation
 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation SIS
 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS
 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation SIS
VCE VET Visual Arts
 Certificate II in Visual Arts CUA
 Certificate III in Visual Arts CUA

VET credit arrangements

Accruing credit in one certificate

Students may accrue two VCE VET units of credit at Units 1 and 2 level by completing 180 nominal hours in
a certificate II or III qualification. Students may further accrue a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence by completing
an additional 180 nominal hours in the same certificate provided that it is drawn from:

 a VE1 – VCE VET qualification that provides a Unit 3–4 sequence

 a VE3 – Other VET qualification at a certificate III level.

Where a qualification includes enough nominal hours, further units of credit may be available.

Accruing credit across multiple certificates

Students may accrue two or more VCE VET units of credit at Units 1 and 2 level by completing a minimum of
180 nominal hours across multiple certificate II or III qualifications. From 2024, students may further accrue a
VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence by completing an additional 180 nominal hours in one certificate provided that it
is drawn from:

 the same industry group as at least one certificate from the student’s first 180 hours of VET
 a VE1 – VCE VET program that provides a Unit 3–4 sequence
 a VE3 – Other VET qualification at a certificate III level.

Accruing credit in a VE2 – SBAT

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Students may accrue two VCE VET units of credit at Units 1 and 2 level by completing 180 nominal hours in
a traineeship or apprenticeship. Students may further accrue a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence by completing
an additional 180 nominal hours in the same VE2 – SBAT provided that it is drawn from:

 a VE2 – SBAT qualification that provides a Unit 3–4 sequence.

From 2024, where a student accrues their initial VCE VET units of credit at Units 1 and 2 level from a VE1 –
VCE VET program or a VE3 – Other VET qualification, the next 180 hours they complete in a VE2 – SBAT
will provide a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence provided that it is drawn from:

 a VE2 – SBAT qualification that provides a Unit 3–4 sequence.

VCE VM credit arrangements

The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a vocational and applied learning program within the VCE designed to be
completed over a minimum of two years. The VCE VM will give students greater choice and flexibility to
pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further
education, work and life.

For information on credit arrangements, please refer to VCE Vocational Major (VM).

VPC credit arrangements

The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive Year 11 and 12 standards-based certificate that
meets the needs of a smaller number of students who are not able or ready to complete the VCE (including
the VCE VM). It provides an enriched curriculum and excellent support for students to develop the skills,
capabilities and qualities for success in personal and civic life.

For information on credit arrangements, please refer to Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC).

‘Get VET’ resources

Discover the wide range of VET courses available to secondary school students in Victoria. Explore these
helpful ‘Get VET’ resources, including videos and success stories, and talk to the relevant teachers or
coordinators at your school to assist you on the right pathway.

 VET Fast Facts

 How VET is different
 What you get from VET
 How VET can prepare you for the future
 What a VET pathway looks like
 7 questions to ask yourself
 Which VET are you?
 VCE VET programs
 Structured Workplace Learning
 School-based apprenticeship or traineeship
 Other VET qualifications
 Get a taste of VET careers and training
 Where to find out more about VET

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 Resources
 Hear what VET students say
 Hear what VET teachers say
 Career pathway posters

For more information, please refer to ‘Get VET’.

VCE VET program chart

The VCE VET program chart provides a list of all VCE VET programs and shows if they can be undertaken
as scored or non-scored. The chart also shows if a program offers Units 1 and 2 and/or a Unit 3–4 sequence.

Scored assessment
Some VCE VET programs are scored and offer a scored Unit 3–4 sequence. The study score calculated
from the scored Unit 3–4 sequence may contribute to a student’s ATAR as one of the primary four studies or
as two available (and permissible) increments.

The scored Unit 3–4 sequence must be delivered and assessed in a single enrolment year. Students are
strongly advised against undertaking the scored Unit 3–4 sequence without first completing Units 1 and 2
because Unit 3–4 sequences are not designed for standalone study.

Study score
To be eligible for a study score students must:

 satisfactorily complete all the units of competency required in the scored Unit 3–4 sequence
 be assessed in accordance with the tools and procedures specified in the VCE VET Scored
Assessment Guide and program-specific assessment plan templates published annually on the VCAA
website
 undertake an examination during the end-of-year examination period, based on the underpinning
knowledge and skills in the compulsory units of competency in the scored Unit 3–4 sequence, and in
accordance with the current examination specifications.

A study score for a scored VCE VET program is based on evidence from two sources: coursework tasks and
an examination (or end-of-year performance examination where applicable). The assessment of three VCE
VET coursework tasks does not replace the qualification assessments. Both tend to be complementary and
may be integrated. Tasks may be designed with both assessment purposes in mind.

For further information on scored assessment, including an overview of study score assessment, advice
regarding the development of coursework tasks, and integration of study scores with competency
assessment, please refer to the VCE VET Scored Assessment Guide.

For more information on study scores and ATAR contributions, please refer to Victorian Tertiary Admissions
Centre (VTAC).

ATAR contribution
Please note that for a Unit 3–4 sequence to be eligible it must come from one certificate enrolment on VASS.
Where credit has accrued across multiple certificates, an ATAR contribution may not be available.

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For more information on study scores and ATAR contributions, please refer to VTAC.

Scored VCE VET program

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for a scored VCE VET program must undertake scored
assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score.

This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the
primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

Where a scored Unit 3–4 sequence is used as an increment, the increment will be calculated using 10% of
the scaled score.

Where a student elects not to receive a study score, no contribution to the ATAR will be available.

For more information on study scores and ATAR contributions, please refer to VTAC.

Scored VCE VET program with an additional

non-scored stream
Some scored VCE VET programs include both a scored and a non-scored Unit 3–4 sequence.

Where a non-scored Unit 3–4 sequence is undertaken, a student may be eligible for a fifth or sixth study
increment. Fifth or sixth study increments are calculated using 10% of the fourth study score of the primary
four.

For more information on study scores and ATAR contributions, please refer to VTAC.

For more information on VCE VET programs with scored and non-scored Unit 3–4 sequences, please refer
to the VCE VET program chart.

Non-scored VCE VET programs and all other VET

Some VCE VET programs do not offer scored assessment. A student who achieves a Unit 3–4 sequence
from a non-scored VCE VET program may be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR.
All other VET, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (VE2 – SBATs) where the certificate
offers a Unit 3–4 sequence, may contribute towards a student’s ATAR as a fifth or sixth study increment.

Increments from a non-scored Unit 3–4 sequence or a Unit 3–4 sequence from all other VET are calculated
using 10% of the fourth study score of the primary four.

For more information on study scores and ATAR contributions, please refer to VTAC.

For more information on whether a Unit 3–4 sequence is available in a certificate, please contact the VET
Unit.

Please note that for a Unit 3–4 sequence to be eligible it must come from one certificate enrolment on VASS.
Where credit has accrued across multiple certificates, an ATAR contribution may not be available.

Structured Workplace Learning

The VCAA has determined that Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is an appropriate and valuable
component of all VCE VET programs. SWL involves on-the-job training, during which students are required
to master a designated set of skills and competencies related to VCE VET programs.

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SWL complements the training undertaken at the school/RTO. It provides the context for:

 enhancement of skills development

 practical application of industry knowledge
 assessment of units of competency, as determined by the RTO
 increased employment opportunities.

SWL should be spread across the duration of the training program.

The VCAA mandates SWL under the following situations:

 where a period of work placement is mandated for the award of the qualification
 where the assessment conditions from a unit of competency contain a statement regarding the
requirement to demonstrate skills in a workplace

For more information, please refer to the National Training Register.

For more information on SWL, the SWL Manual and the SWL portal, please refer to the Department of
Education.

Structured Workplace Learning Recognition

The VCE Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Recognition for VET study design provides students with the
opportunity to gain credit into their VCE (including the VCE VM) or VPC, for undertaking a SWL placement
that is aligned to a VE1 VCE VET program or VE2 School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT).

To receive recognition and credit, students are required demonstrate satisfactory achievement of the
outcomes for the relevant unit of the VCE Structured Workplace Learning Recognition for VET study design
outcomes VCE study.

For more information please refer to VCE Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Recognition for VET.

Workplace health and safety

Schools/RTOs must ensure that workplace health and safety (WHS) is fully addressed in the training
program.

The principal is responsible for ensuring the school meets its responsibilities for students in SWL
arrangements.

Where the student will be employed under an SWL arrangement, the principal must be satisfied that the
student is undertaking training in the WHS unit of competency before the arrangement can be entered into.

Students must be informed of the significance of work-related hazards. They must understand the need for,
and the nature of, workplace risk controls such as safe working procedures and the use of personal
protective clothing and equipment.

Schools must also be satisfied, through their review of the acknowledgement provided by employers on the
SWL Arrangement form, that the workplace in question and the activities proposed will not expose a student
to risk during their structured work placement.

Employers must view their duty of care towards students as essentially no different from that owed to their
employees. They must understand that students cannot be expected to possess the judgement or maturity to
undertake any task that presents potential risk. This means that no student may be exposed at any time to
dangerous plant machinery, equipment, substances, work environments or work practices.

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On the first morning of their placement, students should be introduced to their supervisor and provided with a
formal induction to the workplace. This will include first-aid, emergency and incident reporting arrangements.

The student should be given an orientation tour of the workplace, during which any excluded areas or
activities should be pointed out. Students should be instructed to report without delay anything they feel may
be unsafe. They should be encouraged to ask for help or further instruction if they are not sure of the correct
way to carry out any task.

Close supervision of students undertaking SWL is essential. Supervisors nominated by the employer must
understand all requirements for safely managing a student’s activities. Supervisors must understand that a
student may not fully grasp information or instructions the first time they are told. They should encourage
students to ask for help if they have forgotten instructions or if they experience difficulty with putting
information into practice.

For more information, please refer to WorkSafe Victoria.

VCE Season of Excellence

The VCE Season of Excellence is a five-month annual festival showcasing the outstanding work of senior
secondary students from Victorian schools. The VCE Season of Excellence presents work created by VCE
(including VCE VM and VPC) and VET students in design, technology, research, multimedia and cinematic,
and visual and performing arts through exhibitions, screenings and performances supported by educational
talks, forums and panel discussions, catalogues, programs and online material.

The annual VCE Season of Excellence comprises 12 concerts (Top Class and Top Acts), two exhibitions
(Top Designs and Top Arts), a research presentation program (Top Talks) and multiple screenings of short
films (Top Screen) presented at Melbourne’s major cultural venues from February to June.

Works on show are by a representative sample of outstanding students from the previous year, for the
benefit of current students and teachers.

The VCE Season of Excellence is a cross-sectoral project, involving students from government, Catholic and
independent schools. Staff from the three sectors are on audition and selection panels. The aim of the VCE
Season of Excellence is to provide a benchmark for VCE assessment and curriculum by showcasing
exemplary student work and associated education programs.

The VCE Season of Excellence audition and selection panels comprise state reviewers and assistant state
reviewers for visual arts studies, the chief assessors and assistant chief assessors for performing arts
studies, subject association representatives where appropriate, and regional teacher representatives.
Regional teacher representatives are appointed every two years through SSMS. VCAA Notices to Schools
and the VCAA Bulletin advise when vacancies are available on panels.

The VCE Season of Excellence directly supports the VCAA’s goal to support high-quality education,
recognise student achievement and best practice for teaching, and encourage students to move into allied
work areas and further study.

For more information, please refer to VCE Season of Excellence.

VCAA professional learning

The VCAA offers a range of professional learning opportunities for principals, teachers and school
administration staff.

For more information, please refer to VCAA professional learning.

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