VCE VET Integrated Technologies exam-day guide
VCE VET Integrated Technologies · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the ID your school or registered training organisation (RTO) requires. Acceptable forms and name-matching rules vary between providers, so confirm with the provider which documents are accepted before exam day.
Assessment task notification and timetable
Carry the written confirmation of your session time, room, and any materials list issued by your provider. If you have not received one, ask your VET coordinator to confirm the details.
Admission slip or student number
Some providers issue a specific slip or require your student/USI number at the door. Confirm with the provider whether one is needed and what to do if you lose it.
Required stationery
Bring pens, pencils, an eraser, and a ruler unless the provider says otherwise. Check the materials list for your specific assessment, as permitted items can differ between tasks.
Approved calculator (if permitted)
Only bring a calculator if the task notification allows it, and use the model or type specified. Confirm with the provider whether programmable or graphing calculators are restricted.
Personal protective equipment
For practical components, bring any safety glasses, closed footwear, or protective clothing listed in the task notice. Confirm with the provider what PPE is supplied on site and what you must supply yourself.
Clear water bottle and snack
Long practical sessions can run over time. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the assessment area, as workshop and computer rooms often restrict them.
Leave valuables at home
Bring only what you need. Storage for bags and phones varies by venue, so confirm with the provider where personal items must be left during the assessment.
Check the venue and travel plan
Confirm the building, room, and arrival time in advance, and plan to arrive early. Ask your coordinator if you are unsure which entrance or room applies to your group.
Know the absence and illness procedure
Find out in advance who to contact if you are unwell or delayed. Special provisions and rescheduling are handled by the provider, so confirm the process and any evidence requirements with them.
Review the unit's practical requirements
Re-read your own notes and the assessment outline for the units being assessed. Do not rely on memory of another student's account, as tasks and conditions can change between years.
Confirm permitted reference material
Ask whether any formula sheets, standards extracts, or notes are allowed. If the answer is unclear, assume they are not permitted until the provider confirms otherwise.
Plan the day
Re-read the assessment outline and your own notes for each unit, and list the practical skills and knowledge areas you are least confident about. Spend the remaining time practising those areas rather than re-reading everything. Check that your PPE and stationery are in good condition, and confirm travel arrangements and session times with your provider if you have not already done so.
Run through the practical tasks you may be asked to perform, such as setting up equipment, following a procedure, or recording results, using whatever practice facilities your school allows. Confirm with your provider or teacher what equipment will be supplied and what you must bring, and note any safety requirements that apply to your assessment area.
Pack your bag with ID, notification, stationery, approved calculator, and PPE, and lay out clothes that meet any safety requirements, including closed footwear. Confirm your route and departure time. Get a normal night's sleep rather than studying late, and avoid last-minute attempts to learn new content.
Check the provider's arrangements for reporting illness or delay, and save the relevant contact details. If you feel unwell, contact the provider as early as possible rather than waiting until the morning, as procedures and evidence requirements differ between providers.
Eat breakfast, arrive at the venue with time to spare, and report to the correct room or assembly point. Follow any sign-in process, present your ID, and listen carefully to the supervisor's briefing, including safety instructions and the timing of each part of the task.
Leave phones and other devices where the supervisor directs, and check that you have all permitted materials before entering. If anything about the instructions or equipment is unclear, ask the supervisor before you begin rather than assuming.
Read the whole task or paper before starting, and note the marks or weighting so you can allocate time sensibly. For practical work, follow the specified procedure and safety requirements exactly, and record results as you go rather than relying on memory.
Keep an eye on the clock and leave time to check your work, tidy your workspace, and complete any required sign-out or return of equipment. If equipment fails or a procedure goes wrong, tell the supervisor immediately and follow their direction rather than trying to fix it silently.
If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for the supervisor. Whether breaks are permitted, and whether the clock stops, depends on the provider and the task, so confirm the rules in the briefing before you begin.
Rules to check
Bring the photo identification your provider requires and present it when asked. If you do not have acceptable ID, tell the supervisor immediately, as the provider decides whether you can sit the assessment.
Follow all safety instructions and wear the required PPE in practical areas. Supervisors may stop an assessment if safety requirements are not met, so ask before using any equipment you have not been shown how to operate.
Do not bring unauthorised materials, phones, smart watches, or notes into the assessment area. Place devices where directed. Confirm with the provider which reference materials, if any, are permitted.
Work only on your own assessment. Unless the task is explicitly a group task, collaborate with no one, and do not share answers or results during or after the session in a way that could disadvantage other candidates.
Ask the supervisor if you need to leave the room, and follow their direction on breaks. Whether supervised breaks are allowed and how they affect your time is set by the provider, so confirm the arrangement at the start.
If you are ill, late, or unable to attend, contact the provider as soon as possible and follow their procedure. Do not assume you will be automatically rescheduled, as special provisions and evidence requirements are decided by the provider.
Submit or present your work exactly as instructed, including any signed records, logbooks, or practical checklists. Keep to the stated finishing time, as work completed after time is called may not be counted.
Scoring and grading, including how practical and written components are weighted and what competency standard applies, are set by the provider and the training package. Ask your coordinator to confirm these details rather than relying on assumptions.