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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?

  1. Boost your resume with a nationally recognised qualification
  2. Get a feel for potential careers while you are still in school, helping to plan your pathway
  3. Build the skills that employers look for through valuable hands-on industry experience
  4. Gain credits towards further training or study
  5. Study close to home and experience an adult learning environment

All while still attending school!

How to apply

  1. Check out the range of VDSS courses in our region (including at CCG) with the support of your parent, guardian or carer
  2. Complete the Expression of Interest form for the course that interests you most
  3. 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
  4. 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:

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.

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.

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

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