Pathways 

The VCE Vocation Major (VCE VM)

• Is a new program within the VCE replacing Intermediate & Senior VCAL from 2023
• Sets students up to thrive in a modern economy by providing a holistic education through the development of technical, employability and social skills, including a nationally accredited qualification through the stud of a Vocational Education & Training (VET) course 
• Integrates the best elements from the VCE and VCAL ensuring Victorian students have access to high quality vocational and applied learning pathways
• Supports the further development of key attributes and skills required for the 21st century including:
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Self-motivation and time management
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem solving
• Prepares students to successfully transition into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (through non ATAR pathways) or directly into employment
• Access to some VCE units as part of their personalised VCE VM program
• Study a VET certificate utilising the skills and knowledge for particular careers through the development of:
  • Learning real life work skills
  • Applying theory to practice
  • Achieving a nationally recognised qualification whilst at school
  • Getting a head start into a career pathway straight from school
  • Ability to get a job in an area of interest whilst continuing further study

Students currently in Year 10, we recommend seeking further advice from Pathways to discuss the most suitable pathway for 2023!  (refer to flyer)

Year 9 My Career Insights

Year 9 students will undertake an online career assessment during their English class in week 6 or 7 this term.  Students will receive a career portfolio and undertake a 1:1 counselling session with a Morrisby trained Career Practitioner. The Morrisby online program aims to help students better understand their strengths, interests and explore different options through completing the following aptitude assessments:

• Verbal
• Numerical
• Abstract
• Spatial
• Mechanical

Year 9 students are encouraged to undertake the practice questions to familiarise themselves with the style of assessment tasks in preparation:  https://app.morrisby.com/practice-questions

Year 10 Careers Fast Track

There are still quite a few Year 10 students that have not completed the profiling section! 

Parents/Carers please encourage your child to complete the quizzes in preparation for the portfolio refinement and 1:1 interview! To get started, click on the link below or copy and paste into your web browser.  Complete the 'My Personal Details' section only on the registration form then press submit.   Ensure a tick is recorded next to the completed quiz on the main page before you move onto the next quiz. 

http://asp2.careersfasttrack.com.au/Assessments/Enrol.aspx?id=UKKFV9nhBFk%3d&quizid=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9

Year 11 Pathways Counselling

  Year 11 individual Pathways counselling have resumed in Pathways. Students are advised to regularly check their Compass schedule for their session date and time and teams messages for reminders. Year 11 students are encouraged to attend Tertiary provider Open Days to help make informed decisions about their future pathways.

Year 12 My Future Pathways 

Pathways house sessions will be delivered in August.  These sessions are designed for students to decide the next stage in their journey beyond Year 12 and apply for University or TAFE courses through VTAC, apply for SEAS (special consideration) and Scholarship applications.  Alternative pathways:  Assistance with pre-apprenticeships applications and sourcing apprenticeships, looking for traineeships or employment in 2023. Students will undertake individual counselling/small group counselling throughout August and September. Students are encouraged to attend Tertiary Institution Open Days to help make informed decisions about their future pathways and will assist their VTAC applications.  (Refer Open Days)

Employment opportunity

A casual/part time position has become available with a local Butcher.  Interested students must be 15yrs of age and able to work on Saturdays. Please see Pathways for further information. 

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 up 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 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 VCE, 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 opportunities. 

Placement dates are arranged through consultation and negotiation between the employer, school and student to maximise the experience.  Speak to Pathways today and collect the Preparing for the Workplace Work Experience pack. The Australian Air Force are again opening up work experience placements for students in 2022 at their base in Sale. Refer to the flyer for more information.