VDSS
What is
VDSS?
VDSS stands for ‘Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students’. You may also know it as VET DSS, VET in Schools or VETiS.
VDSS is a hands-on program for secondary school students, designed to give them a head start in life by completing a nationally recognised qualification while still attending school.
VDSS students attend special vocational classes on a Wednesday or Friday and participate in a normal school program for the rest of the week.
Why take part in VDSS?
- Boost your resume with a nationally recognised qualification
- Get a feel for potential careers while you are still in school, helping to plan your pathway
- Build the skills that employers look for through valuable hands-on industry experience
- Gain credits towards further training or study
- Study close to home and experience an adult learning environment
All while still attending school!
How to apply
- Check out the range of VDSS courses in our region (including at CCG) with the support of your parent, guardian or carer
- Complete the Expression of Interest form for the course that interests you most
- The ECG Secondary College team will review the forms to confirm that the course you are interested in would be a good fit for you. We’ll consider things like your current skill level and how you are managing your course load
- If we give you the green light, we will guide you through the enrolment process
Your
Options
Community College Gippsland
In 2025 Community College Gippsland is offering the following VDSS courses:
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
- AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
- SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
- BSB20120 Certificate II Workplace Skills
- SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
To help you decide on your course of choice and for further information on our courses visit: Community College Gippsland Website
Complete the CCG Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
TAFE Gippsland
Popular courses selected by ECG students are:
- AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen & Media (Web and Animation)
- AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Learn more about all the VDSS courses at TAFE Gippsland:
Complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
AGA
Popular courses selected by ECG students are:
- UEE22020 1 Year Fast Track Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- UEE22020 2 Year Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (pre-apprenticeship)
- 22338VIC Building and Construction Course
For more information visit the AGA website or visit the links above.
Complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
Connecting 2 Communities
If you are interested in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship with Connecting 2 Communities please chat with your ECG teacher.
Qualifications:
- TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations
- TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
Complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
Chisholm
Popular courses selected by ECG students are:
- AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Learn more about all the VDSS courses on the Chisholm website.
Complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
External Schools
The following courses are offered from other schools and colleges in our region
- SIT20421 Certificate II Cookery – Drouin Secondary College
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music – Lowanna College, Newborough
- ICT30118 Certificate III in Information Technology – Kurnai College – Churchill Campus
- CUV31020 Certificate III Screen and Media – Warragul Regional College
- SIS30513 Certificate III Sport and Recreation – Drouin Secondary College or Kurnai College – Churchill Campus
Complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
Project Ready
Project Ready is a year-long work readiness and personal development program incorporating VET Certificate II in Active Volunteering. (2 credits towards VCE)
Complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
Deadline
Expressions of interest must be submitted by September 8, 2024.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Gordon Talty, VDSS Coordinator
Phone: 5622 6000
Email: vetdss@ccg.asn.au
Need to
know more?
Not sure if VDSS is for you? Ask your teacher about the VET Taster program. This program gives you the chance to try out a different vocation for a term. It’s a great option if you are not sure what you are most interested in, or you don’t have the capacity to commit to a full qualification.
Contact Gordon Talty, VDSS Coordinator
Phone: 5622 6000
Email: vetdss@ccg.asn.au