Year 10, VCE, VM, VPC & VET

Over the last 20 years, our College has grown dramatically to where it is now, one of the largest single-campus schools in the State. We are a school that prides itself in offering our students a diverse range of innovative programs that cater for the individual needs and aspirations of all students. These programs also support personal growth, encourage self-discipline and promote social responsibility. With these opportunities comes an expectation of performance. Our expectation as a College is that each student will perform to the best of their ability in their chosen program.

In 2019 we exceeded our excellent results of the last few years. Again we achieved the best results in the state for VCAL and VET and a VCE median score of 32.

In providing areas of study in Years 11 and 12 for 2024, a broad and inclusive range of courses will be offered. These will include: on and off-site Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, the Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major (Formally VCAL) which conducts course components that incorporate work-based training, and a large range of the courses of study offered in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

To ensure all students select and undertake appropriate and relevant programs, intensive course counselling and information sessions have been made available to all students and parents. This has also been supported through our Managing Individual Pathways (MIPS) program where all students over fifteen have received individual counselling in investigating and setting suitable goals for further education, training and future employment. A further information session and follow up course counselling session will be conducted during the final course selection period early Term 3 to assist students in their selection of courses. In view of this support, all students will be well-positioned to select courses and/or training programs pertinent to their individual needs and interests.

VCE/VM

Victoria’s senior secondary education is changing

From 2023, the new VCE Vocational Major will replace Intermediate and Senior VCAL. This means the VCE will recognise different students equally. The new Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) will replace Foundation VCAL. Students will have more education choices, a higher-quality curriculum and better workplace experiences – preparing them for further study, training at TAFE or work. From 2023, more students will study the VCE. That is because the VCE will include the Vocational Major, a 2-year program that sits within the VCE.

There will also be the Victorian Pathways Certificate for those who need flexibility in their learning. A new information and awareness campaign, Many Talents, One VCE will roll out explaining the changes. The changes are a result of the Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth review). The review found we needed to improve vocational learning in schools. Schools currently offering VCAL will switch to the VCE Vocational Major from 2023. Some schools that do not offer VCAL will expand their options to include the VCE Vocational Major. Teachers and careers counsellors are available to answer questions and to support students as they make decisions about their final years at school.

Now students will have greater access to high-quality, relevant vocational education and applied learning opportunities.

For more information, go to vic.gov.au/oneVCE

VET/VPC

Narre Warren South P-12 College provides Nationally Recognised Training to students in the Year 10, VCE and VCAL programs. Our commitment is to help our students achieve their learning goals in a fun and supportive learning environment.

VET Engineering

VET Furniture Making Pathways

VET Hairdressing

VET IT

VET Kitchen Operations

VET Plumbing

VET Retail

VET Sport & Recreation

VET Department Office Hours

Term 1 to 4

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

School Holidays – Closed or as advertised