
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 2023 Community College Gippsland is offering the following VDSS courses:
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
- AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
- SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
- BSB20120 Certificate II Workplace Skills
To help you decide on your course of choice and for further information on our courses visit: https://ccg.asn.au/vdss/
Complete the CCG Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
TAFE Gippsland
Popular courses selected by ECG students are:
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
- Certificate II in Building and Construction – Pre-Apprenticeship (Carpentry) 223388VIC
- Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship) 22569VIC
- Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation AUR20720
- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33015
- Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31020
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:
- AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
- Building and construction
- 22338VIC – Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
- CPC20220 – Certificate II in Construction Pathways
- Electrical
- UEE22020 – Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) – 1 year fast track
- UEE22020 – Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) – 2 year delivery
- 22569VIC – Certificate II in Plumbing (pre-apprenticeship)
For more information visit the AGA website or visit the links above.
Complete the AGA Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
Hopeworks
If you are interested in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship with Hopeworks please chat with your ECG teacher.
Hopeworks is offering a school-based apprenticeship course in FBP20117 – Certificate II in Food Processing.
Complete the Hopeworks Expression of Interest form if you are interested in applying.
Chisholm
CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media is popular with ECG students.
Learn more about all the VDSS courses on the Chisholm website.
If you are interested in applying for a course at Chisholm, contact the CCG VDSS Coordinator to submit an application on your behalf on their portal.
Deadline
Expressions of interest must be submitted by Monday 29 August, 2022.
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