OM VET Cluster
The Ovens Murray VET Cluster
Cluster Vision
Ovens Murray VET Cluster is founded on a spirit of cooperation between all schools, and will enhance vocational learning opportunities for students to achieve their full potential and succeed in their chosen pathways.
The Cluster’s goals are to:
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Establish a shared vision for ensuring students have access to high-quality VDSS.
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Support collaboration between stakeholders and across school sectors.
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Expand access to VDSS opportunities for students.
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Facilitate shared provision of VDSS between member schools.
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Coordinate delivery access to VDSS.
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Streamline the administrative requirements of VDSS for member schools.
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Address access barriers to VDSS.
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Work strategically to respond to student demand and place-based needs to increase access/offering.
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Facilitate improved practice in the coordination and delivery of VDSS.
What is VET?
VET is practical, hands-on learning that equips students with real-world skills for specific industries.
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By completing a VET course while at school, students gain a nationally recognised qualification that demonstrates their ability to apply real skills in the workplace. VET also contributes towards the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VM), or Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), helping students stay engaged and complete their secondary education.
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Students also develop specialised knowledge in areas they’re passionate about, with pathways into employment, further training or higher education. Some students can even earn while they learn by undertaking a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT) - combining paid work, training and school.
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VET is more than a subject, it’s a powerful step toward future careers, training or university. It helps young people explore options, build confidence and get a head start on their future.
Overview of VCE
VM VPC SBAT
Students may include nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in their VCE, VCE VM or VPC.
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They can undertake VET through a VCE VET program, a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT), or any other approved VET qualification and receive credit towards their VCE, VCE VM or VPC.
VCE VET programs are VET qualifications approved by the VCAA following consultation with schools, industry and training providers.
For all the key information including:
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the qualifications students can achieve by completing the program
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credit arrangements
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whether the program is scored or not
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whether the program can contribute to a student’s ATAR
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any Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) requirements​
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VCE VET programs - Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs)
​A SBAT is an apprenticeship or traineeship which enables students to become qualified in the industry they want to work in, while gaining valuable work experience.
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A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT) is undertaken by a student who is enrolled in a senior secondary program (VCE, VCE VM or VPC)
Regular school attendance is combined with at least one timetabled day per week spent on the job or in training during the normal school week.
An SBAT combines part-time, practical experience in the workplace with recognised, structured training from Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or TAFE. These arrangements are available for a wide range of jobs across industry areas including emerging technologies, health, hospitality, business, construction, engineering and community services.
SBATs must be endorsed by the school and meet the Department of Education’s SBAT guidelines.
VCE VM
The VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a two-year applied learning program that’s part of the VCE.
To complete the VCE VM, students need to successfully complete at least 16 units. This needs to include:
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3 VCE VM Literacy or VCE English units (including a Unit 3 and 4 sequence)
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2 VCE VM Numeracy or VCE Mathematics units
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2 VCE VM Work Related Skills units
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2 VCE VM Personal Development Skills units
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3 other Unit 3 and 4 sequences of your choice
VCE VPC
The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive, flexible option for students to complete their studies.
It’s designed for students who, for various reasons, aren’t able or ready to complete the VCE or VCE VM.
Students need to complete 12 or more units, including at least:
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2 VPC Literacy units (or units from the VCE English group including VCE VM Literacy)
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2 VPC Numeracy units (or units from the VCE Mathematics group including VCE VM Numeracy)
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2 VPC Work-Related Skills units
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2 VPC Personal Development Skills units.
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The remaining four units can come from other VPC units or from a VET Certificate I or above subject.
Priority Industries
VCE VET priority industries are sectors experiencing strong job growth and a high demand for skilled workers. These pathways are aligned with Victoria’s fastest-growing industries and key government priorities—offering students the opportunity to gain skills that are in demand now and into the future.
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By choosing a VET subject in a priority industry, students will be training in areas where employers are actively seeking new talent. This can increase their chances of finding meaningful work after school, taking the first step into a rewarding career.
Member Schools
Beechworth Secondary College
Belvoir Special Development School
Benalla Flexible Learning Centre (WSSC)
Benalla P-12 College
Borinya-Wangaratta Community Partnership
Bright P-12 College
Cathedral College Wangaratta
Catholic College Wodonga
Corryong College
F.C.J. College
Galen Catholic College
Grace Christian College Wodonga
Mansfield Secondary College
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Mansfield Steiner School
Marian College Myrtleford
Mount Beauty Secondary College
Myrtleford P-12 College
Rutherglen High School
Tallangatta Secondary College
Victory Lutheran College
Wangaratta District Specialist School
Wangaratta High School
Wodonga Flexible Learning Centre (WSSC)
Wodonga Senior Secondary College
List of VDSS courses delivered in 2025
​CERTIFICATE II
Certificate II in Active Volunteering CHC24015
Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20122
Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121
Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance MEA20518
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation AUR20720
Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship 22614VIC
Certificate II in Cookery SIT20421
Certificate II in Community Services CHC22015
Certificate II in Construction Pathways CPC20220
Certificate II in Creative Industries CUA20220
Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational) 22499VIC
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) UEE22020
Certificate II in Engineering Studies 22632VIC
Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522
Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20422
Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20322
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation SIS20419
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) 22569VIC
Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) PUA20719
Certificate II in Salon Assistant SHB20216
Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS20122
Certificate II in Workplace Skills BSB20120
CERTIFICATE III
Certificate III in Beauty Services SHB30121
Certificate III in Business BSB30120
Certificate III in Catering SIT30921
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations RII30820
Certificate III in Community Services CHC32015
Certificate III in Circus Arts 10823NAT
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals CUA30720
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
Certificate III in Equine Studies 22647VIC
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115
Certificate III in Information and Communications Technology ICT30120
Certificate III in Music CUA30920
Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety) PUA31422
Certificate III in School Based Education Support CHC30221
Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31020
Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation SIS30122
Certificate III in Rural Operations AHC32822
Certificate III in Visual Arts CUA31120