What is VET DSS?

VET DSS stands for Vocational Education & Training Delivered to Secondary Students.

It combines Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) studies at school, with practical hands-on experience and training at one of our SWTAFE campuses or other training locations.. You need to be at least 15 years old by April in the year you enrol and be in Years 10, 11 or 12 in the following year to apply. 

Gain insights and experience within an industry you’re interested in working in and get ahead in your career with a VET DSS program while still at school. 

SWTAFE VET DSS programs are offered over a one or two-year period and contribute to your overall VCE or VCE VM requirements. As a student, you will need to attend one of SWTAFE’s campuses once a week and may participate in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements. These placements will enhance your skills and provide employment opportunities.

Why would I choose to do VET DSS?

Completing a VET DSS program helps you to pathway into further education at TAFE, an apprenticeship or traineeship, at university, or employment, and best of all, when you have finished school, you can fast-track into another course in the same area, or we can help you choose an area of interest.

Sometimes, subjects at school may not interest you. So once a week, come to SWTAFE and gain practical skills, employability skills, and build your confidence.

Just remember, there is no right or wrong reason to do VET DSS. In partnership with your school, we are helping to prepare you to start thinking about your future and the endless possibilities.