Vocational Education and Training (VET)

VET courses help students prepare for further education, training, employment and lifelong learning. From Year 9, students can study VET courses at school, or through TAFE NSW or other training providers.

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VET is dual-accredited, providing students with recognition towards both their school qualification and a nationally recognised VET qualification. VET courses can only be delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs) that meet national standards and have the relevant qualification and units of competency on their scope of registration.

Industry Curriculum Frameworks

NESA packages courses based on qualifications from national Training Packages. Courses within Stage 6 VET Industry Curriculum Frameworks count as Board Developed unit credit for the HSC. View the syllabus and assessment, HSC exam and support material.

 

View VET Frameworks

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Board Endorsed courses

NESA endorse courses based on qualifications from national Training Packages or accredited courses. Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed courses (VET BECs) count as Board Endorsed unit credit for the HSC.

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Stage 5

Students in Years 9 and 10 can undertake Stage 5 VET Board Endorsed courses (BECs).

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Stage 6

Students in Years 11 and 12 can undertake Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed courses (BECs).

Students with disability

VET courses can be taken by any students, including those with disability. Learn more about what's required for students to successfully participate.

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Information and resources

Guidelines for Stage 5 access to VET

Read about important planning considerations for schools who wish to provide access to VET courses in Years 9 and 10. 

Apply for a new VET BEC

Find out how and when to apply for a new VET Board Endorsed course and the application closing dates.

Course exclusions

Exclusions can apply where there is overlap between a VET course and other VET or HSC courses. Find out more.

Credit transfer and RPL

Learn how students can use their previous learning towards the completion of VET courses and qualifications.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

Students can jumpstart their dream career while finishing the HSC with a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT). Get real world experience while gaining a nationally recognised VET qualification.

 

Learn more about SBATs

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Helpful links

Contact our curriculum team

You can contact specialist curriculum staff at NESA for more information.

Call:+61 2 9367 8333

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