Pathways

Have you registered for the VCAA & VTAC Results and ATAR app to access your results?  

To register click the link and use your VCAA student number to access the registration form. https://resultsandatar.vic.edu.au/results/applicants.htm;?seexp 

Prior to the release of the ATAR we recommend logging into your VTAC account to:

• Test your VCAA number, VTAC ID & 4-digit pin is working

• Double check you have completed ALL course application requirements

  Due to privacy laws, we are unable to provide your VCAA number over the phone or via email.  You must collect this in person either before 11th December or after 10am on this date.

   

The ATAR will be available online from 7am on Thursday 11th December 2025.  This is a very important time of year for change of preferences and 2026 career paths aligning with your ATAR until 12pm on December 13.  Please note in accordance with the VTAC terms and conditions, no discussions can be entered into with any school staff member until after 10am on this date. 

December round offer is released into the VTAC account on December 23 at 10am with the opportunity to edit, add and move preferences around until closing at 4pm.  It is highly recommended to accept your December round offer as there is no guarantee you will be considered for any courses listed higher on your preference list in future rounds.  However, if you do get a better offer in the main course round on January 13, simply enrol in this course then unenroll in the December course.

Please link in with Pathways if you need any assistance in re-ordering, looking at pathways or require any support at this critical time.  We will be onsite at the college until Friday 19th December.

Email: Jenny.Stevens2@education.vic.gov.au 

VET Students

Students that have applied for a VET – Vocational Education and Training course as part of their school program, should have already submitted a VET Expression of Interest form to Pathways for submission.   VET is a very popular elective choice for students across Victoria creating significant competition with the TAFE and Registered Training Providers.  Spaces are strictly limited and there are no guarantees of placements. We shall be informing students of their application outcome as soon as we have been informed.  We encourage potential VET students to regularly check their personal emails for E-forms sent out from the VET providers which must be completed by the student & parent forming the final stage in securing a VET placement. 

Head Start

The Head Start model is now available at VSC offering secondary school students the opportunity to do on the job training that leads to a qualification whilst completing their studies at school.  Head Start is designed to give students the confidence, capabilities and skills that employers in growth industries need.

The Head Start program recognises students learn in different ways, have different passions and empower their own career choices.  Head Start students receive:

• Career planning advice from VSC career practitioners to find the right pathway

• A Head Start pathway plan is tailored to the specific needs of the student and the employer

• One-on-one support from a Department of Education Head Start Coordinator to keep students on the right track

• Quality assured training through TAFE’s and Skills First contracted providers

• A Secondary certificate such as the VCE, VCE Vocational Major or VPC

• Significant progress towards or completion of a trade qualification

• Payment of a fair training wage

• A tailored pathway into a priority industry career

Head Start provides supports for students whilst they undertake a school-based apprenticeship, traineeship across a range of key industries including building, construction, community services, health, business, technology, and primary industries. Head Start matches students with employers that have genuine workforce needs and helps employers to build their future workforce.

Students undertake a work trial to make sure the placement suits all parties. Depending on the employer and student needs a Head Start apprentice or trainee can increase their hours of paid employment as they progress their studies. For example, a student might have employment for:

• one day per week in Year 10

• 2 days a week in Year 11 

• 2-3 days per week in Year 12

Head Start apprentices and trainees are able to work at their place of employment on weekends and in the school holidays and depending on the stage of their training plan, can transition into full time apprenticeship or traineeship once they leave school.  Year 12 may be completed over 2 years if required on a reduced subject load.  Head Start also supports students in their first-year post-secondary school, to help the transition into full time training and employment an easier process.

If you interested in discussing the Head Start program more and would like to meet with the regional Head Start Coordinator, please contact Pathways.  Students will need to complete an expression of interest form and are encouraged to watch the compilation video 

https://vimeo.com/543441634/d0542cc9d8

Work Experience

Work experience participation is optional at VSC however, we strongly encourage all students aged 15yrs+ to get involved in this very beneficial and rewarding program. 

Students can undertake Work Experience every year until they graduate VSC. Work experience provides young people with a taste of the real world of work and a clearer understanding of a particular industry, field or business they may be interested in pursuing in the future.  It assists in career discovery and exploration, goal setting and decision making whilst preparing students for senior school, future tertiary studies, apprenticeship /traineeships or full-time work.

There are no designated time frames for students to complete placements as we believe a flexible delivery arrangement provides students with a better opportunity to meet the availability and operational time frames of businesses and industries within the community.  This also means we are not competing with other local schools which can limit student’s placement opportunities. 

Placement dates are arranged through consultation and negotiation between the employer, school and student to maximise the experience. 

Drop into Pathways to discuss further and collect the ‘Preparing for the Workplace’ pack.