Lower Hume
VET Cluster
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Introduction
Introducing the Lower Hume VET Cluster
The Lower Hume VET Cluster includes schools from Whittlesea to Euroa and from Alexandra to Seymour a total of 10 schools which has been in operation informally for several years, offering opportunities for schools to collaborate and share information throughout the region.
In 2024 in consultation with schools the Department of Education developed and funded the role of VET Cluster Coordinators to support the regions and ensure all students have access to the core offering of VDSS, including options with the most appropriate provider supported by the Central Ranges LLEN.
The Lower Hume Cluster is a partnership between all secondary education providers in the Lower Hume region. With a strong focus on collaboration, support and sharing of resources and knowledge.
Cluster members meet once per term to discuss challenges and wins and to ensure a community of best practice to support our students in establishing their pathways to employment and further education.
Goals
VET Cluster Goals
- To ensure all students have access to the core offering of VDSS, including options with the most appropriate provider.
- Maintain engagement with participating schools within the Lower Hume Region.
- Continuously improve the quality of VDSS Programs delivered
- Improve post-school outcomes of VET students
- Improve provision to reflect students, participating schools and employer needs.
VET Cluster Coordinator
Benefits to Students and Schools
- Maximisation of school’s VET funding (cross sectorial support and advocacy)
- Enhanced collaboration between schools, school sectors, VET providers, local employers and industry
- Increased access to VDSS / Short accredited courses / Micro Credentials
- Improved capacity to respond to student demand
- TAFE and RTO liaison ensuring consistent contracts that benefit all Cluster schools
- Support for school VET trainers with Industry and Professional currency requirements
- Bargaining power with TAFE and private RTOs to reduce short course/micro credential costs
- Coordination & training of future VDSS Online Marketplace
- Dedicated cluster coordinator to provide VET expertise, strategic advice, professional learning, networking, stakeholder engagement and problem solving
- One centralised resource/support for all things VET related
VCE VET Industry Areas
6 Priority Industry Areas
The following 6 Priority Industry Areas have been aligned to government priorities, including skills shortages and economic growth.
Community Services and Early Childhood Education
Digital Technologies (Expanded)
Health (Expanded)
Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Expanded)
Renewable Energy and Engineering (Expanded)
Our Ambition
Every student can access VCE VET in at least 8 Industry Areas, including all 6 Priority Industry Areas.
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Training Organisations
Registered Training Organisations
The following training organisations are providing support to students across the Lower Hume VET Cluster. Click on each to learn more.
VDSS Courses
Cert II
Cert III
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More Information
VDSS resources for students and their advisers
Looking for some resources to help you and your students understand how VET can be applied as part of their learning journey?
Lower Hume VET Cluster Schools
Participating Schools
Alexandra Secondary College
Assumption College Kilmore
Broadford Secondary College
Euroa Secondary College
Seymour College
Seymour Flexible Learning Centre
Saint Marys College Seymour
Wallan Secondary College
Whittlesea Secondary College
Yea High School