VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS)

Empowering students with industry-relevant skills

2027 VDSS Expressions of Interest Now Open

Explore career pathways while completing secondary school. Gain practical skills, industry experience and nationally recognised qualifications through iTFE’s VDSS programs.

Delivered at participating schools or our Northcote Training Facility
Designed for Years 10, 11 and 12 students
Pathways into employment, further study and traineeships

What is VDSS?

VDSS allows secondary school students to gain practical, industry-relevant skills while completing their VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM).

Through hands-on training and real-world learning experiences, students can explore future career pathways, build confidence and work towards nationally recognised qualifications while still at school.

Whether a student is considering further study, employment, a traineeship or an apprenticeship after school, VDSS provides valuable experience that helps them make informed decisions about their future.

How does it work?

VDSS enables secondary students to gain practical industry skills while completing their
VCE, including the VCE Vocational Major (VM). Programs run February to November, with
some courses requiring structured workplace learning (SWL) during school holidays.

Year 10 students can join our Taster program to help choose their VDSS course for Years 11 and 12.

The program contributes to high school requirements, improves academic scores, develops practical skills and experience, provides nationally recognised qualifications or credits, and creates pathways to higher-level courses, traineeships and apprenticeships.

VDSS Courses

CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship

TLI30325 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (partial completion)

Information for Schools

Partner with iTFE to provide students with practical learning experiences that complement their secondary education and support future career pathways.

Benefits for Schools:

Industry-experienced trainers
Flexible delivery options
Student support throughout the program
Nationally recognised training
Pathways into further education and employment

New for 2027

Training will also be delivered from our Northcote training room, giving schools in Melbourne Metro greater flexibility and access.

Expressions of Interest 2027

If you want to know more about VET Delivered to Secondary Students, talk to the VET Coordinator at your school or email [email protected]