When you complete your VCAL, pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship at Berwick TEC there are there are a number of options open to you depending on where you want to go.
You can apply for a job or an apprenticeship on the strength of your qualification.
Or you can decide to opt for further study and then go on to apply for a higher level job.
Check this guide for your choices beyond the TEC:
VCAL
| Course |
Move into a job straight away as: |
Or move into further training in: |
Which leads to a higher level job as: |
| VCAL Allied Health (Intermediate or Senior) |
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physiotherapy Assistant
Health Assistant |
Certificate IV in Allied Health |
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physiotherapy Assistant
Health Assistant |
| VCAL Carpentry (Intermediate and Senior) |
Carpentry Assistant |
Certificate III in Building & Construction – (Apprenticeship) |
Carpenter |
| VCAL Nursing (Senior) |
Diploma of Nursing (continuation of course) |
Diploma of Nursing (continuation of course) |
Nurse (Division 2) |
| VCAL Children's Services (Intermediate or Senior) |
Kindergarten Assistant
Child Care Assistant
Out of schools hours care assistant |
Diploma of Children's Services |
Child care centre coordinator
Qualified Long Day Care Carer
Family Day Care Coordinator |
| VCAL Electrical (Intermediate or Senior) |
Electrical Trades Assistant |
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (Apprenticeship) |
Electrician
Electrical Mechanic
Electrical Instrumentation Technician |
| VCAL Hair and Beauty (Intermediate or Senior) |
Hairdressing Assistant |
Certificate III in Hairdressing (Apprenticeship) |
Hairdresser |
| VCAL Trades (Intermediate) |
Trades Assistant |
Pre-apprenticeship /pre-vocational certificate |
Entry level qualification (move to an apprenticeship) |
| VCAL Plumbing (Intermediate or Senior) |
Plumbing Assistant |
Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship) |
Plumber
Roof Plumber
Gas Fitter |
| VCAL Landscaping (Intermediate or Senior) |
Horticultural Assistant
Landscape Worker
Nursery Worker
Parks and Gardens Assistant
Conservation and Land Management Assistant |
Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape or related field) |
Landscaper
Nursery Production
Park and Gardens
Conservation and Land Management |
| VCAL Health & Community Careers (Intermediate) |
|
Range of Chisholm courses including Nursing, Allied Health, Children's Services |
Various Health industry options |
| VCAL Fast Track (Senior) |
|
Range of Chisholm courses including pre-apprenticeships and other certificates |
Apprentice
Other further study options |
Pre-apprenticeships
| Course title |
Move into a job straight away as: |
Or combine a job and further training in: |
Which leads to a higher level job as: |
| Certificate II in Building & Construction (Bricklaying) |
Assistant Bricklayer |
Certificate III in Building and Construction (Bricklaying/Blocking) Apprenticeship |
Bricklayer |
| Certificate II in Building & Construction (Carpentry) |
Assistant Carpenter |
Certificate III in Building and Construction (Carpentry-Framework/Formwork/Finishing) (Apprenticeship) |
Carpenter |
| Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational) |
Electrical Assistant |
Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Apprenticeship) |
Electrician
Electrical Mechanic
Electrical Instrumentation Technician |
| Cerificate II in Plumbing (Pre-vocational) |
Assistant Plumber |
Certificate III in Plumbing
(Apprenticeship) |
Plumber
Roof Plumber
Gas Fitter |
Apprenticeships
| Course title |
Move into a job straight away as: |
Or move into further training in: |
Which leads to a job as: |
| Certificate III in Building & Construction (Bricklaying) – Apprenticeship |
Bricklayer |
Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Diploma of Building and Construction |
Build |
Glossary
Pre-apprenticeship – term used for non-licensed trades
Pre-vocational – term used for licensed trade e.g. electrical and plumbing
