MCIE's VET delivery in secondary schools programs give students' the chance to enjoy vocational training as part of their VCE.
Vocational Education and Training allows students to blend hands-on, practical learning with their formal VCE education, giving them the best of both worlds.
Our VETDSS courses can count towards a student’s VCE and provide a certificate or statement of attainment for Nationally recognised training.
Courses offered
- CHC30121 Early Childhood Education and Care
- HLT33015 Allied Health Assistance and Kitchen
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

So, how does it work?
The VETDSS program is flexible and can accommodate the needs of most schools through a combination of face-to-face and online learning either at an MCIE campus or in school delivered by MCIE or by the school.
- The learning options can be combined to achieve the VETDSS program that suits the requirements of a school or VET Cluster.
- Individual students must apply through their school.
- MCIE offers high-quality teaching standards, practical application of skills-based training, work placement, employment opportunities through our extensive network of industry partners, and pre-approved pathways to higher education.
How can students study this course and where?
How can students study this course & where?
Classes are held one day of each week as scheduled by the schools during the school term.
Students can study at a venue local to the school or MCIE City or Werribee Campuses.
Upon successful completion of the program, students:
Upon successful completion of the program, students:
will attain a partial nationally recognised qualification
will hold enhanced industry skills and workplace confidence
will be able to complete the program or enter an equivalent or higher qualification at MCIE or other RTO
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (partial completion)

This course provides both the theoretical and practical training linked directly to Early Childhood educators’ work.
Please note, due to COVID-19, there may be restrictions to access work placements in 2022.
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practising skills in simulated and real-life working environments
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learning about health and safety in the workplace and understanding how PLAY can support children’s growth and development
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developing self-management skills – supporting personal development and contributing effectively in the workforce.
We use a combination of scenario, project-based practical, theory and portfolio tasks in assessment.
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VCAL: this program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and Work-related Skill Strand.
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VCE: Partial or full completion of this program is available. Students may be eligible for up to two units at Units 1 and 2 level, and two Units 3 and 4 sequences.
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ATAR: Where a Unit 3 and 4 sequence is achieved towards the VCE it may provide credit towards the ATAR, this is subject to VTAC policies.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (partial completion)

Students will develop skills and knowledge applicable to a variety of health fields. They can explore options available within health environments and learn about professions such as physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy and dietetics.
Please note, due to COVID-19, there may be restrictions to access work placements in 2022.
Satisfactory completion of this two-year program entitles the student to a Statement of Attainment for partial completion of the qualification HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. This program provides a pathway to Nursing qualifications. Students must comply with any WH&S legislative requirements throughout the program’s duration.
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VCE-VM: this program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and/or Work-related Skill Strand.
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VCE: Partial or full completion of this program is available in 2022. Students may be eligible for up to two units at Units 1 and 2 level, and two Units 3 and 4 sequences.
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ATAR: Where a Unit 3 and 4 sequence is achieved towards the VCE it may provide credit towards the ATAR, this is subject to VTAC policies.
Why MCIE?
Experienced teachers
MCIE employs experienced teaching staff who have demonstrated strong industry experience and are committed to promoting a culture of learning and achievement.