VCE/ VCE VM/ VPC/ VET

Wantirna College recognises the importance of collaboration between students, families and staff when considering and selecting their pathway options.  Our Careers team, Senior team and Learning Area Leaders work together with students to ensure they feel supported and confident when selecting pathways that align with their interests and potential.

VCE

The Victorian Certificate of Education is the main secondary school qualification for students in Victoria, providing pathways to university, TAFE, and employment. Typically completed over two years, students graduate after satisfactorily completing 16 units including three units from the English group, with at least one Unit 3-4 sequence, and three other Unit 3-4 sequences.

Students complete a range of school-based (and depending on subject selection, may be required to undergo external) end of year examinations for their Unit 3-4 subject sequences. In undergoing these at-school and external examinations students become eligible for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) used for university entrance.

A wide range of VCE subjects are offered and students study 12 units in Year 11 and 10 units in Year 12.  Wantirna College provides choice for students across all VCE study areas including four different Unit 3-4 English sequences, five Unit 3-4 Mathematics sequences and, through our association with the Mullum VET cluster, access to a large selection of Vocational Education and Training units that are nationally recognised or accredited.

VCE VM

The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a vocational and applied learning program, within the VCE, designed to be completed over a minimum of two years.   The VCE VM supports students to prepare to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways), or directly into the workforce.

Students have two applied learning VCE VM course options (VCE VM Hybrid and VCE VM SBAT), teaching them to apply their knowledge and skills in practical settings, and to undertake community-based activities and team projects.

The core VCE VM subjects of Literacy, Numeracy, Personal Development Skills and Work Related Skills are delivered at the College. Each VCE VM subject is assessed through coursework and School Assessed Tasks (SATs).

Students are also required to undertake a VET course or a School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT).

VCE VM Hybrid

This program combines subjects from the VCE, VCE VM & a VET course. Students attend school five days a week and are also required to complete blocked Structured Workplace Learning at designated times.  This program allows students to tailor their program to areas of interest and strength whilst also accessing the VCE VM subjects to prepare them for participating in the community and their chosen industry.

Students will be expected to sit all assessments (including, SATs, SACs and Exams).  Students will be eligible for a study score for any VCE subjects (and scored VET courses).  In most cases, however, students will not be eligible for an ATAR.

VCE VM SBAT

This program is targeted to students who wish to pursue an apprenticeship or traineeship whilst completing their Year 11 and 12 program.

Students are required to attend school three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) and must complete two days per week of a SBAT.  Students are required to complete the four core VCE VM subjects (listed above) and will not be able to complete any VCE subjects.  Students are not eligible for an ATAR through this program.

Students work with Head Start, who assist them to set up their SBAT, however, students are required to source/find their own employer for their SBAT.

Entry into this program is based on an application and interview.

VET

Vocational Education and Training courses are undertaken as part of the VCE with many courses contributing towards a student’s ATAR score. These courses provide successful students with an industry recognised qualification. Most VET courses take place off site and are on Wednesday afternoons. This ensures students have the opportunity to access the broadest range of options as we do not run VCE classes at this time. Wantirna College works with the Mullum Cluster and local TAFEs to offer as wide a range of courses as possible (in excess of 60).