Workplace Learning and USI

Students can work towards their WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) by completing a nationally recognised VET qualification along with their school courses and an endorsed programme, Workplace Learning (ADWPL).

Frederick Irwin students can complete certificates at school or offsite through TAFE or other reputable RTO’s (Registered Training Organisations).  Some of these offsite courses are funded by government and others are on a fee for service arrangement. 

A list of Certificate courses offered on campus and the relevant RTO are listed below.  Offsite course information is available from the VET Office.

All on campus Certificate courses run for two years, except the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, which is a one year course.

ADWPL is an endorsed program which can contribute credits to a student’s WACE.  

Students undertaking a General pathway are encouraged to secure a work placement to enhance apprenticeship opportunities and further their skill set. 

ATAR students are also able to undertake placements in holiday times to avoid impacting their studies.

All Upper School students studying a General, Certificate or ATAR course are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

A USI gives you access to your online USI Account which will help keep all your learning and training records together.

To create a USI:

1. Go to the USI website (www.usi.gov.au)
2. Follow the steps on how to create a USI
3. Once created, login to the USI account and email your USI to vet@fias.wa.edu.au
4. If studying a VET course give the RTO permission to view and update your details (view the VET at FIAS page)
5. Store your USI number in a secure place
6. Contact and advise  VET@fias.wa.edu.au of your USI Number.

If you have any questions regarding these processes, or Courses, please contact VET Advisor, peta.sattler@fias.wa.edu.au, or call (08) 9537 0000.