Vocational Education and Training

Overview

Vocational Education is a term used to describe education/training designed to prepare individuals for employment. Vocational programs provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. At Daramalan College we have developed a philosophy in Vocational Education and Training (VET), which is about innovation and creativity. About creating flexible, durable “learning organisations” where we prepare students for their future, not our past. (Whitby, 1998)

Daramalan College is a Registered Training Organisation. This gives the college an added dimension and capability to offer students vocational courses and training within the ‘Australian Quality Training Framework’. Students who successfully complete a vocational course are awarded with Certificates I and/or II their chosen industry areas.

Daramalan College currently offers vocational programs in

• Automotive
  
• Business Administration
  
• Hospitality
• School Based New Apprenticeships

Hospitality Industry Studies

Hospitality is one of Australia’s leading growth industries and employs a increasing number of people in a range of occupations. Hospitality Industry Studies provides students the necessary entry-level skills, knowledge and attitude required for employment in this felid.

The course has a practical skills component whereby students are required to participate in industry based work placements. This provides students with real life experiences within the hospitality industry and is essential for their future employment.

Students who attain the learning outcomes contained in this course will gain a Nationally Recognised Certificate I or II in Hospitality Operations.

Students who do not qualify for the Certificate II or I because they have not completed all the on the job competencies will receive a Statement of Attainment listing all competencies that have been achieved.

Students should consider including a vocational course in their study program. Through Vocational Education and Training students will acquire a well-balanced and comprehensive educational passport with an academic, vocational and enterprise portfolio that may open many doors and provide interesting and rewarding pathways for their future.

School Based New Apprenticeships (SNAPS)
Daramalan College also offers year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to undertake a traineeship or apprenticeship - it is called a School Based New Apprenticeship (SNAP). School Based New Apprenticeships are part-time and they incorporate all the features of full-time traineeships and apprenticeships.