TAFE-DELIVERED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TVET)
TAFE delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is based on a formal arrangement between Secondary Schools and TAFE in NSW. Students going into Years 11 and 12 can elect to study certain subjects from TAFE courses as part of their regular school study load.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are designed for the career and educational opportunities they provide. Students who successfully complete VET courses are entitled to two credentials: one from the NSW Board of Studies and one from TAFE.
Students study these courses at local TAFE colleges in classes made up of students from several schools in the area. Positions are very competitive. Classes at TAFE run in the afternoon and classes will be missed at school. In practice, Barker only allows students to study TAFE delivered VET Courses which are offered by Hornsby College of TAFE.
The Australian Association of Independent Schools (AIS) usually provides VET students from non-government schools with a funding subsidy, but there is a significant shortfall, and parents will be required to cover the cost of this shortfall. In the past, the shortfall ranged from between $300 to $1500, depending on the course being undertaken.
A student undertaking a TVET course is expected to catch up on work missed at school. In addition, students must organise time very carefully as TAFE is an "adult learning environment". TAFE teachers expect students to attend all classes and be punctual. Assignments and class work will have due dates, and warnings are not generally given. In addition students need to appreciate that the teaching styles of TAFE teachers are often different from those they are used to at school.
TAFE delivered VET Courses are co-ordinated at Barker through the Dean of External Programs, Mr Timothy Scott.
TVET Courses offered by Hornsby College of TAFE for Year 11 in 2009
The Category B courses listed below can be counted towards a student's UAI if taken over Years 11 and 12 (240 hours). Students are required to sit for a final HSC Examination in these courses.
Only ONE Category B Course can be included in the calculation of a student's UAI.
BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES
VET Curriculum Framework Courses
75 hours of work placement are required in these courses:
- Automotive Mechanical
- Automotive Sound Installation
- Automotive Vehicle Servicing Traineeship
- Automotive Traineeship - Business Services
- Business Services
- Business Services 4 unit
- Construction
- Information Technology
- Tourism - Retail or Events
- Electro technology (Electrician)
- Information Technology
TAFE delivered VET Courses
The following course is a Non Framework Course but can be counted towards a student's UAI if the final HSC Examination is sat and all requirements are met:
In addition, Hornsby TAFE College is likely to offer the following courses which are Non Framework Courses, but they cannot be counted towards a student's UAI:
- Allied Health Assistant - Nursing
- Aviation - Aircraft Operations
- Community Services - Welfare
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) - Architectural
- Design - Foundation Studies
- Design - Fashion
- Digital Motion Graphics (Animation)
- Events Management (LDC)
- Furnishings - furniture Making
- Legal Administration (LDC)
- Marketing
- Multi Media - Design or Video
- Photography
WILLIAM BLUE VET - HOSPITALITY
Barker offers Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study the Food & Beverage Operations strand of the Certificate II Hospitality Operations course. The course is delivered by William Blue College of Hospitality & Tourism, which is a member of the Think Group. From 2009, a substantial amount of the course will be delivered in an online mode. Students who sign up to do the course are expected to commit until the end of Year 12 and are required to sit the HSC Hospitality exam. For further information, contact Mr Timothy Scott, Dean of External Programs.
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