What does VET, SBAT and TTC stand for?

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A Trade Training Centre (TTC) is a specialised educational facility where students have access to a wider range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities. Regular coursework on campus at CCCP is one option but there is also support for students engaging in School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships (SBATs).

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What’s the difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship?

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A school-based apprenticeship usually combines the final 2 years of school with paid part-time work. This enables you to finish the first year of your trade whilst completing the HSC. You would then go into the second year of a full time apprenticeship, usually with the same employer, once you leave school.

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A school-based traineeship is fully completed within your final 2 years at school, providing you with the HSC, a VET qualification, a Certificate of Proficiency and paid experience in the workplace.

 

Both involve a combination of paid work and final learning and are contractual agreements lodged with the Department of Industry,

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Why would I stay at school if I get offered an apprenticeship?

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Being offered an apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity. It is possible, however, to lose an apprenticeship for a variety of reasons including: the economy, illness or injury, or poor performance. If this happens your HSC will assist you in gaining another apprenticeship placement or to undertake further study.

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Will I have to complete Work Placement?

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Work placement is a mandatory component of Vocational Education courses. You are required to spend 70 hours in the workplace for each 2 Unit (240 hour) course. This is usually managed through 2 allocated workplace sessions.

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What happens if I don’t complete my Workplacement?

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If you do not complete the required time in the workplace you will be deemed to have not satisfactorily met the outcomes and will receive an N-Award for that subject. This may prevent you from receiving an HSC.

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Is there a cost involved in studying a VET Course?

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Yes, each course attracts a separate fee. This fee is in addition to your regular school fees. There is a PDF of the current fee schedule on the website. These fees will be clarified with you when enrolling.

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I have already undertaken some VET study at another school. Can I get this training recognised?

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available in many instances. You should ensure you bring as much documentation with you as you can from your previous school and discuss your RPL application with the CCCP staff when enrolling.

 

What VET courses can I study at CCCP?

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Automotive Studies, Business Services, Construction, Hospitality and Sports Coaching. 

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What qualification will I receive when I finish?

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This will depend on the course or pathway you undertake. In most cases it is equivalent to a Certificate II

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Can I study a VET course and still obtain an ATAR?

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You are allowed to include 2 Units of a VET course (1 subject) in the calculation of your ATAR. You are required to sit the HSC exam in that subject in order to include it in the ATAR calculations.

 

Will I have to complete assessment tasks for my VET courses?

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Yes. The course is part of your HSC program. There will be competency based assessments and other assessment tasks throughout Year 11 and 12.

 

Is a VET course a bigger commitment than a regular HSC course?

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All HSC courses require a similar level of commitment in order to succeed. While there are Workplacement and other obligations associated with VET courses there are typically fewer formal assessment tasks and exams. You are advised to weigh up what are your interests and what type of senior studies will best suit you in making a decision about VET.

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