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School-Based Programs

Start Your Career Journey While at School

At VFA Learning, we offer the VET in School (VETis) program that allows Victorian students to get a head start on their careers while completing Years 10 to 12.

You’ll gain skills and experience that open doors to further education or employment—setting you up for success.

Why Choose VFA Learning for VETis?

Practical Learning


Our courses are designed to combine classroom learning with hands-on, real-world experience, you’ll develop practical skills that employers highly value.

Industry-Relevant Skills


Our courses focus on sectors experiencing strong growth, ensuring you gain qualifications for industries needing skilled workers. You’ll finish with real-world experience and a head start on a rewarding career.

VET in Schools (VETiS)

VETiS programs allow students in Years 10–12 to gain vocational qualifications while completing their VCE or VM. These programs are ideal for students looking to explore career pathways while developing practical skills.

  • HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Work Placement

As part of the course,  students are required to complete 120 hours of structured work placement. VFA Learning has established the following structure for completion of Practical Placement hours:

  • 40 hours* to be completed in simulated environment at VFA Learning campus
  • 80 hours to be completed in suitable Allied Health facility

* Please note that if a Student does not attend all of the required timetabled classroom sessions to obtain the 40hours of simulated experience they may need to complete extra hours in their external placement.

Practical Placement should be completed in Year 1 of the VETDSS Program. In special circumstances and through consultation with the Student, VET Coordinator (or equivalent) and the Student Journey Coordinator, placement hours may be completed in Year 2.

Schools are responsible for sourcing Practical Placement Providers for Students. VFA Learning can assist where required. Practical Placement can be completed in the following areas:

  • Hospital
  • Community health
  • Mental health
  • Disability sector
  • Aged care sectors

Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Your Certificate III qualification will be recognised across Australia, giving you a strong foundation for further study or employment.

Hands-On Experience

Gain real-world experience and workplace skills while still at school.

Pathways to Careers or Further Study

Start building a rewarding health, fitness or childcare career or use your qualification as a stepping stone to further education.

Who Should Apply?

School-based programs are designed for Victorian students in Years 10, 11, and 12.

Students must be enrolled in secondary school and be a minimum age of 15 as of the 1st of February in the year the course starts.

VETDiS enrolments are processed through secondary school coordinators. If you want to complete a program, please contact your school’s VET Coordinator.

Exploring career options
Gaining work experience
Preparing for further studies

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