Kaylee Stephens (Marist Sion), Milla Tworkowsky (Marist Sion), Alyssa Shields (Trafalgar High), Lola Thornby (Trafalgar High) and Bridie Balfour (Marist Sion) conducting a soil core test as part of their orientation to the VCE Vocation Major course in agricultural studies.
Zane Solly (Drouin Secondary College), Samuel Brown (Chairo Christian College) and Cameron Eades (Neerim South Regional College) checking out what awaits them as part of their integrated technology studies next year.
Warragul Regional College student Russell Sinfield is studying automotive as part of the VCE Vocational major in 2024.
Students working with an electrical circuit
Budding electrical students from Warragul Regional College, Bailen Liewen, Cooper Crowe, Jack Monson, Lockie Budd and Jason Ceron working on an electrical circuity at the Baw Baw Skills Centre.
Baw Baw Skills Centre in Warragul hosted an orientation day recently for students beginning VCE Vocational Major studies in 2024.
Students from across Baw Baw and the Latrobe Valley were given an introduction to some of the activities and areas they will be studying as part of Certificate II qualifications they will ultimately be awarded with under the scheme.
The VCE Vocational Major is aimed at students who think they would like to go into a trade rather than go down the university path. The ultimate aim of the scheme is for students to find an apprenticeship or traineeship in their chosen trade.
Students embarking in certificate II studies in the fields of agricultural studies, automotive, carpentry, electrical, animal care, plumbing and integrated technology (e.g robotics and 3D printing) were given an introduction into their chosen industries by the staff at the Baw Baw Skills Centre.
Careers teacher at Warragul Regional College Jessica Croft said the day was designed to give the students an idea of what they can expect from the VCE Vocational Major next year.
