Our Curriculum
What is offered?
Most of the courses offered by us are conducted at this College. Some, however, can be accessed from the other members of the VET Cluster or via Video conferencing through the Wimmera Virtual School.
VCE subjects carrying the “VET” (Vocational Education and Training) tag have extra advantages. These courses, as well as being VCE subjects, also result in an additional certificate - equivalent to a TAFE Training Certificate. These qualifications are recognised nationally by industry groups and training institutions. Courses with the VET tag may also have a workplace learning component which is becoming increasingly sought by employers and seen as very useful even for those who will complete tertiary studies. Some completed VET courses may also attract a 10% bonus towards the student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
What Type of Course Can I Choose?
Year 10 students may choose one Unit 1/2 subject (subject to approval)
Subject to approval some Year 10 students may gain early entry into the VCE or VET programs.
Year 10 and Year 11 students may choose a VET subject
This will widen a student’s program and allow the attainment of a nationally recognised certificate as well as their VCE. It also provides valuable, on the job learning. Starting a VET program at Year 10 allows students to finish a certificate before starting Year 12 in some cases.
Year 11 student may do a Unit 3/4 subject (subject to approval)
This gives an early entry into a Year 12 program and provides a sixth subject. This allows for the maximum 4 primary scores and 2 10% bonus subjects to be calculated for a student’s ATAR score.
Year 11 and 12 Students may undertake the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
This is an alternate course to VCE.
Checklist for Course Selection
Points for discussion with your parents, teachers, Level Coordinators and your Careers Teacher.
· What are your interests, possible careers, and courses you will need to consider?
· Academic results?
· Have you checked the information provided by the Careers office?
· Do you realise that VET units will also give you an additional certificate?
· Do you realise that VCAL can include a VET qualification and some VCE units?
What units of study do you need for:
· The course of study you have chosen?
· The careers you have chosen?
· To obtain the qualifications you need?
· To meet VCAA requirements?
· Are you really clear why you have selected these units?
If not, please seek help.
Most of the courses offered by us are conducted at this College. Some, however, can be accessed from the other members of the VET Cluster or via Video conferencing through the Wimmera Virtual School.
VCE subjects carrying the “VET” (Vocational Education and Training) tag have extra advantages. These courses, as well as being VCE subjects, also result in an additional certificate - equivalent to a TAFE Training Certificate. These qualifications are recognised nationally by industry groups and training institutions. Courses with the VET tag may also have a workplace learning component which is becoming increasingly sought by employers and seen as very useful even for those who will complete tertiary studies. Some completed VET courses may also attract a 10% bonus towards the student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
What Type of Course Can I Choose?
Year 10 students may choose one Unit 1/2 subject (subject to approval)
Subject to approval some Year 10 students may gain early entry into the VCE or VET programs.
Year 10 and Year 11 students may choose a VET subject
This will widen a student’s program and allow the attainment of a nationally recognised certificate as well as their VCE. It also provides valuable, on the job learning. Starting a VET program at Year 10 allows students to finish a certificate before starting Year 12 in some cases.
Year 11 student may do a Unit 3/4 subject (subject to approval)
This gives an early entry into a Year 12 program and provides a sixth subject. This allows for the maximum 4 primary scores and 2 10% bonus subjects to be calculated for a student’s ATAR score.
Year 11 and 12 Students may undertake the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
This is an alternate course to VCE.
Checklist for Course Selection
Points for discussion with your parents, teachers, Level Coordinators and your Careers Teacher.
· What are your interests, possible careers, and courses you will need to consider?
· Academic results?
· Have you checked the information provided by the Careers office?
· Do you realise that VET units will also give you an additional certificate?
· Do you realise that VCAL can include a VET qualification and some VCE units?
What units of study do you need for:
· The course of study you have chosen?
· The careers you have chosen?
· To obtain the qualifications you need?
· To meet VCAA requirements?
· Are you really clear why you have selected these units?
If not, please seek help.