Year 10, VCE, VPC and 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 2023, 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.
The Senior Studies Handbook 2024 can be viewed here
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
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.
The qualifications we offer:
Certificate II in Community Services
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
Certificate II in Sports and Recreation
Certificate II in Sports Coaching
VET Engineering
Year 11 & 12
VET INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
VET Applied Fashion
VET Automotive
VET Beauty
VET Construction Pathway
VET Business
VET Community Services
VET Electrotech
VET Engineering
VET Furniture Making Pathways
VET Hairdressing
VET IT
VET Kitchen Operations
VET Plumbing
VET Retail
VET Sport & Recreation
How can training benefit you?
A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course
Fun and flexible delivery of training and assessment by experienced industry trainers and assessors
The opportunity to choose a career path through recognised qualifications
Learning of new skills
Develop your existing skills further, or have your existing skills recognised with a nationally recognised qualification
VET Department Office Hours
Term 1 to 4
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
School Holidays - Closed or as advertised
Post
VET Department
Narre Warren South P-12 College
Amberly Park Drive,
Narre Warren South VIC 3805
Staff
Trudi Godkin - VET Coordinator
Charmaine Matthews - Administrator
Carren Brennan - Careers/VET Leader
Phone
VET Department: 03 9704 3333
Fax
College General Office: 03 9704 3399
Trudi Godkin, VET Coordinator Trudi.Godkin@education.vic.gov.au