VET clusters, or Vocational Education and Training clusters, are partnerships between schools and training providers that work together to expand and improve students’ access to vocational learning opportunities. Senior Secondary students across Victoria exploring their passion through VET, developing workplace skills and knowledge and creating flexible pathways towards future education and employment.

VDSS Expressions of Interest 2027

Northern Mallee VET Cluster 2027 VDSS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM  – Fill out form

• Must be filled in by students’ school
• Tuesday, 1 September 2026 – EOI submission deadline

Red Cliffs Secondary College

At Red Cliffs Secondary College, we pride ourselves on fostering a robust academic environment that empowers every student to reach their full potential and achieve personal excellence within a secure and supportive learning setting.

The Deakin Trade Training Centre

The Deakin Trade Training Centre is a part of Mildura Regional Trade Training Centres that have been established to help increase the proportion of students achieving Year 12 or its equivalent. The Program aims to address the national skills shortages in traditional trades and emerging industries.

Programs offered at DTTC:

• Engineering
• Building & Construction (3-year program)
• Furniture Making
• Patisserie

Deakin Trade Training Centre – Mildura Senior College

Riverside Trade Training Centre

Riverside Trade Training Centre which we refer to as the RTT

Hospitality & Tourism

• Certificate II in Cookery
• Certificate II in Tourism
• Hair & Beauty
  • Certificate II in Salon Assistant
  • Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
  • Certificate II in Salon Assistant / Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics (Combined)

Riverside Trade Training Centre (RTTC) – St Joseph’s College Mildura

Head Start apprenticeships and traineeships

Head Start supports students to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship alongside their senior secondary education. Head Start is a program that supports students in years 10-12 to participate in a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program to develop skills, capabilities and confidence that employers in growth industries need.

SBAT students receive paid on-the-job training that contributes to their VCE, VCE Vocational Major or VPC and leads to a qualification.

Head Start apprenticeships and traineeships | vic.gov.au

SuniTAFE

As both the population and the educational needs of the region have grown, SuniTAFE has campuses located in Mildura and Swan Hill. Each features a range of state-of-the-art facilities, catering for students from all walks of life, with specific interests and skills, and at different stages in their careers.

MADEC Australia delivers quality training services focusing on building skills, addressing need and improving lives. MADEC provides students with practical skills and knowledge that supports active learning and participation throughout all of MADEC’s training programs.

We believe that all students have the right to study in a positive environment that values diversity and inclusiveness.

We are proud to provide opportunities to individuals who face barriers to encourage aspirations in further developing personal skills