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VCE is growing
The VCE Vocational Major is now part of the VCE. It is a way to do the VCE.
The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is a new option for year 11 and 12 students who are not ready to do the VCE.
This means students now have better:
- options for classes and courses
- quality education
- work experiences
- preparation for their future.
Everyone is good at something.
There is something for you in the new VCE.
VCE Vocational Major
The VCE Vocational Major:
- is a 2-year program
- is part of the VCE
- teaches students skills they can use for work.
The VCE Vocational Major will help students to:
- develop life skills
- prepare for future study
- prepare for work
- prepare for training at TAFE.
Read more about the VCE Vocational
Victorian Pathways Certificate
The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC):
- is for students in Years 11 and 12
- is interesting and practical
- can take longer than 2 years for students who need more time
- gives students extra support
- helps students develop skills for work
- helps students prepare for the VCE and VCE Vocational Major.
Teachers assess VPC students in classroom learning activities, not exams.
The VPC can help students who have missed a lot of school.
It can also help students who have additional learning needs.
Students who complete the VPC can then move on to:
- the VCE Vocational Major
- entry level TAFE
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- getting a job.
Read more about the Victorian Pathways
Reviewed 18 April 2023