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VET Delivered to School Students

Get a head-start in your career by studying a nationally recognised VET qualification during your VCE or VCE-VM.

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If you're a secondary school student looking to get a head-start in your future career, the VET Delivered to School Students (VDSS) program is for you. VDSS allows secondary school students to study a nationally recognised TAFE qualification as part of their secondary schooling. Pretty cool, right? Browse our Course Guide, hear from staff and students in the program, and see if VDSS might be for you.

Browse our 2025 VDSS Course Guide

Benefits of studying VDSS

Gain a nationally recognised qualification

Learn from our top-notch trainers

Take home practical skills as part of your studies

Down to the nitty-gritty of VDSS

How does VDSS work?

VDSS qualifications can be completed alongside your Year 11 and 12 VCE or VCE-VM studies, and allow you to explore and gain new skills in the industries and career pathways that interest you.

As a VDSS student, you'll attend classes at GOTAFE one day per week, at either our Shepparton, Wangaratta, Seymour, Wallan, or online campuses. You'll combine VDSS study with your normal VCE or VCE-VM classes, and your VDSS course may even contribute towards your ATAR.

How do I apply?

If you're a secondary school student, you can nominate a VET course as part of your normal course selection process with your school. Your school will then provide you with the GOTAFE EOI (Expression Of Interest) link to complete as part of the application process.

If you're studying a VCE-VM course at GOTAFE, your coordinator can help you choose and apply for a VET course. Once we've received your expression of interest, one of the Engagement team will contact you to assist you with the next steps.

Hear from our VDSS staff and students

In this video, GOTAFE trainers Bryan and Trevor talk though what's involved with a Plumbing course through the VDSS program.

Browse our YouTube playlist below to see which VDSS course appeals to you.

Browse our VDSS videos

Need some help

If you're looking for more information about studying a VDSS course in VCE, VCE-VM, or VPC please get in touch with our friendly VDSS team.