Schools
While helping to fulfil your school’s requirements to deliver the VCE Vocational Major, Project Ready gives your students a VET qualification and TWO credits towards VCE while building their self-worth, sense of belonging, work skills and personal effectiveness.
With students receiving up to two units at levels 1 and 2 towards their VCE, a VET qualification in the community services strand and a suite of invaluable career development skills, Project Ready is an excellent VET option for year 10 – 12 students.
The seven units of competency (215 nominal hours) undertaken in this course will set your students up for success.
Project Ready is the perfect VET option to meet the requirements of the VCE Vocational Major.
“I had no idea what I wanted to do. After doing Project Ready in year 10, everything became clearer. I learnt what I am good at, how to talk in front of people and I became excited about my future.
Every year 10 should do it.”
Jade, Seymour
“It has been important for our inclusive education students to talk “work” for a day every week – an attitude is developing that each student has the capacity for working and will have the skills to find, apply and secure a job. Fantastic program, thank you!”
Anne, Seymour College
“Project Ready is in its fourth year of delivery at Kyneton High School. I have seen it evolve to meet the needs of the students in the program and provide some wonderful opportunities for students to gain valuable life and industry experiences from a diverse range of people.”
Cate Burton, Kyneton HS
“This program can help you with not only school but your life.
I am so glad I did it.”
Matthew, Kyneton
“I felt free and so confident and once I got close to everyone, it helped me connect with others”
Past student, Broadford SC
“You get so many opportunities and meet awesome people”
Past Student, Broadford SC
“Many students who participated in Project Ready reported enhanced self-worth, evidence of growth mindsets, renewed positive attitudes towards education and clearer perspectives of their future career directions and employment opportunities,”
“Student-centered pedagogies appear to have contributed to an environment where restorative re-engagement occurred among these formerly educationally disengaged youth.”
“I’m here because of you [facilitator]. If it wasn’t for Project Ready, I’d probably be expelled by now!”
Jazmin, Broadford SC
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Operational & Funding Models
There are two ways Project Ready can be delivered in your school:
Model 1 – School Delivery Model
- The program is delivered on or off school grounds by the school’s TAE qualified teacher, accredited in Project Ready.
- The VET CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering is auspiced by AST (TOID 4603)
- Volunteer adult mentors are sourced by the LLEN to support the program.
- A facilitator’s manual (with a complete set of curriculum for every unit of competency), student workbooks and ongoing professional developmental provided by Project Ready.
- All program costs are paid for by the school.
- Government schools and Catholic Schools receive VET band funding per student. See DE VET band funding information for details.
- Agreements with Project Ready (CRLLEN) and AST must be signed by 31 October for delivery the following year.
- Talk to your local LLEN about support for the organisation of SWL, guest speakers and the community project.
For more information and costings, download the 2024 Project Ready schools flyer.
- The program is delivered off school grounds by an accredited Project Ready facilitator with TAE qualifications, employed by your LLEN.
- The VET CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering is auspiced by AST (TOID 4603)
- Volunteer adult mentors and TAFE/university placement students are sourced by your LLEN to support the program.
- All program costs, including excursions, are paid for by the LLEN.
- Government schools and Catholic Schools receive VET band funding per student. See DE VET band funding information for details.
- Agreements with Project Ready (CRLLEN) and AST must be signed by 31 October for delivery the following year.
- Inclusive education groups attract slightly higher fees.
- Fee paid to your LLEN: contact the Project Ready Team to discuss your options
For more information and costings, download the 2024 Project Ready schools flyer.
PROJECT READY WORKS
In 2019, CRLLEN engaged LaTrobe University to independently evaluate Project Ready against its objectives. The research confirmed that the program is effective in achieving its aims.
Read the Project Ready Evaluation Report
Want to Know More?
If you would like to find out more about the program, please contact the Project Ready team.
The CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering component of Project Ready is delivered via Access Skills Training – TOID 4063.
Students are enrolled in a Certificate II in Active Volunteering and receive their certification via AST.