Pathways
Vermont Secondary College
VSC Subject Selections 2023
Key Dates:
Web Preferences Opened – Friday 22nd July
Web Preferences Close – Wednesday 10th August @ 4pm
Web Preference and subject information is accessible online. We encourage ALL students to access the VSC website > curriculum tab and read the curriculum handbooks, watch the short videos and Web Preferences instructional videos to make an informed decision about the subjects they wish to study next year prior to making their selections on Web Preferences.
Students have been emailed instructions on how to complete their preferences. Refer to the Web Preference application process below.
Web Preferences application process:
1 | Internet Access | You will need a computer with an internet connection and a printer. We recommend using Firefox or Internet Explorer 6.0 to access. Google Chrome does not always work. However clearing your browser history can solve some connection issues. |
2 | Access | Sometimes you will be directed to the Microsoft Sign in page first. Find your school email address in the drop down and type in your email password. This should now direct you to the Web Preferences Log in page. |
3 | Log In | Log in: https://vsc.selectmysubjects.com.au Sign in: using your School email address & Password |
4 | Home Page | To view your subject information, click “View Subject Details” at the top of the screen. The Subject Handbooks are also available on the VSC Website under the Curriculum tab. To select/change your preferences, click “Add New Preferences”. |
5 | Preference Selection | Select your subjects from the drop down lists remembering not to repeat subjects and carefully considering reserves. You have 30 minutes to do so. Once complete, click “Proceed”. Note: You are not finished yet! |
6 | Preference Validation | If you are happy with your preferences click “Submit Valid Preferences” this opens to the “Preference Receipt”. Print the receipt, complete, sign & return.Or send as PDF to your parent/carers email for electronic completion & signing. To make changes to your preferences click “Cancel” this will take you back to the Preference Selection Page. |
7 | Web Preference Receipt | 2 ways to submit the Web Preference Receipt:
To continue, click “Return to Home Page” or simply “Log Out”.If you wish to submit another preference repeat the process clicking“Add New Preferences”. You can submit as many preferences as you like. The last submission made by the closing date is the one used. |
Key points:
- Web Preferences open for all year levels – Friday 22nd July @ 4pm
- Login to Web Preferences using your school email address and access code
- Students applying for subjects in Year 9 > Year 11 must select a minimum of 12 units + reserves
- Students applying for Year 12 must select a minimum of 10 units + reserves
- Select subjects in order of importance
- Do not repeat subjects
- All boxes with an ! mark must have a subject listed in order to submit and print the receipt
- Multiple submissions can be made, the system will take the last submission as the final selections
- Web Preferences close for all year levels at 4pm Wednesday 10th August
- Signed Web Preference receipts are returned to Pathways
All current Year 10 Students will participate in individual course counselling via house groups to check their selections are appropriate for VCE aligning with their future pathways. Sessions will occur during Maths class as follows: Monday 8th August Period 310EMA201 (MZE) – L0610EMA202 (BNG) – L0710GMA202 (CPA) – L0810MME202 (CGL) – N0110MME201 (AFR) – N10GMA206 (MNG) – C07
Monday 8th August Period 410MME203 (JWI) – L08GMA207 (KQU) – N07
Tuesday 9th August – Period 210EMA203 (MZE) – L0610EMA204 (LSP) – L0710GMA204 (CWU) – N2310GMA203 (AFR) – N22
Students are encouraged to bring a signed draft copy of their Web Preferences receipt to this session. The Web Preference selections are subject to change during this session depending on individual discussion and students identified future pathways.
The Victorian Senior Secondary Certificates are changing in 2023!
From 2023 there will be more senior secondary certificate options for students in Victorian schools enabling all student’s access to the pathways that will set them up for a successful post school transition.
Students will be able to choose between the VCE and the new VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Vocational and applied learning (VAL) is deeply embedded into the VCE VM stream; connecting students to life outside the classroom, giving them more independence and motivating them to become responsible for their own learning. Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in practical settings.
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 InsightsYear 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.
