Our VET in Schools Program is designed to give you the best possible start in your career journey. Whether you’re dreaming of university or planning to enter the workforce after school, our courses provide the perfect foundation. Through our unique partnership with the University of New England, there may be a pathway to study at UNE or another university of your choice, while building practical, job-ready skills that employers value.
Students can choose from a range of ATAR-eligible courses, allowing you to pursue your interests while keeping your options open. Our flexible delivery methods mean you can balance your VET studies with your regular school workload, ensuring you get the most out of both programs.
UNE Partnerships, in collaboration with the University of New England, has been dedicated to empowering young Australians through quality vocational education for close to 40 years.
Our VET in Schools Program is designed to support Year 11 to Year 12 students, helping them build the skills, confidence, and pathways they need for lifelong success.
Our Commitment:
We believe in making quality education accessible to all students. That’s why we offer:
Our UNE Partnerships’ Student Support Team is committed to ensuring student success! The team supports VET in Schools students through any challenges such as completing enrolments or accessing their online resources. Our dedicated and passionate team are always ready to help.
Work placements are a key part of VET in Schools program, giving you the opportunity to experience real workplaces and explore potential career pathways. By applying what you’ve learnt in the classroom in a real workplace, you’ll build up confidence, develop industry awareness, and strengthen important workplace soft skills such as communication, teamwork and professionalism. It’s a valuable step in helping you to feel more prepared for further study, training or employment.
All placements are carefully coordinated to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for students. Workplaces are assessed for suitability, and your are supported throughout your placement by your educator and and a Work Placement Service Provider.
Students are covered by NSW Department of Education insurance for the duration of your placement, providing reassurance for you and your host employer in the event of any incidents.
Your work placement is a key part of your course experience, giving you the chance to build real skills, gain confidence, and explore your future career. You’re supported every step of the way, with multiple pathways to help you find the right opportunity.
Finding a work placement isn’t something you have to do alone. With support from your area’s Work Placement Service Provider, UNE Partnerships and your school, plus your own initiative, you’ll be well placed to secure meaningful and rewarding experiences.
After completing a UNE Partnerships qualification, the next step in your education might be with the University of New England (UNE). Thanks to our special relationship with UNE, many UNEP courses provide direct pathways into UNE degrees, available both on campus and online. Click this link to explore the UNE Pathways Guide and learn more.
Make an appointment to talk to your School Career Advisor who will guide you through the next steps to enrol.
If you choose to sit the HSC exam for a VET course, the exam results can contribute to your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). You are not automatically enrolled for the HSC exam in VET courses. You need to talk to your School Career Advisor to make sure they are aware of your intention to sit the exam.
Yes, we offer flexible work placement arrangements that can be completed during school holidays or throughout the term, depending on your school’s preferences and course requirements.
Each course has specific work placement hours – please check the course details or ask your School Career Adviser. It’s important to understand that to complete the course, the Work Placement hours are compulsory and failing to complete hours may result in not achieving the qualification.
Yes absolutely in fact we encourage students to source their own placemen from their community and contacts.
Yes, most workplaces have pre-requirement that need to be meet and we will work with your school to make sure that you have all the information you need to be ready for your work placement. Some requirements include:
Our comprehensive support includes:
Are you a student who is ready to start your career while still at school but have questions?
Submit an enquiry with us today and one of our friendly VET in Schools Course Advisors will provide you with further information.
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