VET Pathways at LFHS
Engineering Pathways Program - Certificate 2 Engineering Pathways
South Australia is the national centre of naval shipbuilding and submarine sustainment, and the confirmed location for Australia’s next generation Future Submarines and Future Frigates. This course aims to provide students with skills and competencies required in Engineering Trades that will be in high demand. Students will learn skills that are applicable to a range of engineering trades, as well as required theory. Oxy/Acetylene and MMA welding techniques are used. Projects, design work and testing are integral components of the course. Students will be supported by local industry partnerships for visits and workplace learning.
This course may lead to an Engineering Trades, Fabrication, Mechanical Fitter, Automotive, Diesel, Ship Building, Plumbing or Electrical Apprenticeship. It may also lead to Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor Degree in Engineering. The maritime content will highlight the history of both the school and the region in providing a highly skilled workforce for the maritime and allied industries.
Students can then progress to studying a Certificate 3 Engineering as a part school based apprenticeship, gaining recognition towards their SACE. For more information on school based apprenticeships please see Le Fevre High School’s Career Website.
Certificate 2 in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) is a course designed to expose students to a variety of career pathways in the Energy and Defense industries. These growing industries require qualified tradespersons in the areas of domestic and commercial electrical installations; electrical power generation and distribution; telecommunications and security systems; air-conditioning and refrigeration; instrumentation and process control; renewable and sustainable energy and electric vehicles and rail transport. Students will learn the fundamental electrical knowledge and skills to be work ready. It also provides a pathway to those who are wanting to gain an apprenticeship as an Electrician.
UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) has 8 core units and 4 elective units suitable for students to pursue an Electrotechnology career pathway. This will attract up to 60 Stage 1 Credits on completion of this qualification. If an apprenticeship is obtained many of the units are transferable to Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician. As a Certificate course, students will attract funding by the Department for Education.
There will be a significant amount of industry support with Le Fevre High School partnering with SA Power Networks as well as links with defense industry providers BAE and ASC. The Electrotechnology industry highly regard this course as a benchmark for applying for apprenticeships with major South Australian electrical companies
Maritime Pathways Program - Certificate 2 Maritime Operations
This is an entry level course that will provide students with maritime skills and knowledge to enable them to be immediately employable as Deck Hands as well as giving them significant credit in a Coxswain course. This will be able to be completed once students have gained sufficient documented time at sea.
This qualification will assist students to fast track their maritime career in either marine engineering or as a deck officer. The units of competency completed during this course will gain credit toward a Coxswain qualification. This can be completed when students reach the age of 18 and have spent sufficient time at sea.
Possible career pathways:
- Marine Engineer
- Naval Architect
- Marine Surveyor
- Shipyard Manager
- Oceanographer
- Logistics Manager
- Marine Biologist
- Environmental Engineer
- Hydrographic Surveyor
- Maritime Lawyer
- Ship’s Captain (Master)
- Ship’s Agent
- Electrician
- Electrical Fitter
- Welder
- Metal Fabricator
- Plumber
- Instrument Fitter
- Painter
- Mechanical Fitter
- Joiner
- Coxswain
- Dive Boat Operator
- Shipping Pilot
- Fork Lift Operator
- Deck Hand
- Crane Operator
- Customs Officer
- Ship’s Officer
- Chief Steward
- Laboratory Technician
- Fishing Vessel Skipper
- Ferry Chief Engineer
- Marine Cook
For more information on these or and other vocational pathways, please contact the school to speak to the VET Coordinator.
Additional VET Opportunities
In addition to the courses and subjects outlined in this handbook, students can access a broad range of opportunities in Vocational Education and Training offered at other schools through the Western Adelaide Regional VET Programs and private RTO’s in consultation with the VET coordinator. Students remain enrolled at their Home School, and attend the Host School or RTO for their chosen VET program. For more information please visit www.wats.sa.edu.au and discuss with the VET Coordinator.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are nationally accredited qualifications. Flexible Industry Pathways (FIPs) for school students have been developed and introduced in conjunction with the VET sector and industry for students in senior secondary school.
Flexible Industry Pathways include VET qualifications at a Certificate I to III level that industry has identified as suitable for school students, as well as enterprise and employability skills training and any specific industry requirements linked to the pathway. Flexible Industry Pathways include the compulsory SACE requirements and any other SACE subject relevant to the industry sector. This allows a student’s VET studies to count towards a student’s completion of their secondary schooling which is important for many families and employers.
Completing a VET qualification provides increased opportunity for students to connect with industry and school, ensures the focus and content of training is relevant, and that skills are developed to industry standards. VET completion can count towards the completion of SACE and, in certain cases, the calculation of an ATAR. VET courses also articulate into other trade and para-professional qualifications at a higher level after school.
Students can gain access to a wide range of VET options off-campus delivered by Training organisations such as TAFE SA and other private providers. Students will need to travel to the delivery sites to access this training.
A Flexible Industry Pathway includes multiple options depending on a student’s entry level, overall program of study and the industry requirements. Generally, students can commence a Certificate I or II qualification in Year 11 or a Certificate III qualification in either Year 11 or 12. The VET component of a qualification can be undertaken at year 10 level through an apprenticeship or traineeship with an employer in the workplace.
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