b'EVENT GUIDE MELBOURNE CAREER EXPO9New ways to pursue yourtalent in years 10-12S enior secondary education in Victoria is changing to give you more pathways and greater choice. There are now 2 ways to get your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). You can enrol in the VCE or the VCE Vocational Major, a new two-year vocational, applied learning program within the VCE. The Victorian Pathways Certificate is a newoption for students who may not be ready orable to complete a certificate at a VCE level. You can choose VET subjects to be part ofyour senior secondary studies. VET subjectsgive you practical skills and knowledge forwork and further study. Whether you want to take on university, TAFE, an apprenticeship or traineeship, or head straight into the workforce when you finish school, there is a secondary pathway that will help get you there.The VCEThe VCE is a senior secondary qualification that opens pathways to tertiary education,higher-level TAFE or VET certificate courses,apprenticeships, traineeships and the workforce.There are more than 90 subjects to choosefrom across humanities, science, mathematics, technologies, arts, physical education and complete a certificate at VCE level and need languages. There are also 27 vocational studiesflexibility in learning. The VPC is at Australian like automotive, health, and hair and beauty.Qualifications Framework Level 1. Check with your school what subjects they It offers an engaging curriculum and additional offer. If you want an ATAR when you finishsupport for you to develop the work-related skills school, you should select the VCE pathway. and capabilities you need to succeed. The VCE Vocational MajorThe VPC is normally completed in Year 11 and The VCE Vocational Major is a two-year 12, but it is flexible so it can be started earlier or vocational and applied learning program, nowfinished over a longer period than 2 years. The placed directly in the VCE. It is designed to coursework is designed and delivered at a more equip you with the essential skills for work, accessible level than the VCE or VCE Voca-further education and your personal pursuits tional Major. You can study the VPC at your own as an active and engaged member of society.pace and your teachers will assess your progress This is a great choice if you prefer to learn in through a range of classroom learning activities.a real-world, work environment and dont need When youve finished the VPC program, you an ATAR for your post-school goals. This is awill be awarded a Victorian Pathways Certificate. good pathway to an apprenticeship, traineeship,You should talk about whether this option is right further study, or directly into a job.for you with your teachers and family.Youll study core unitsLiteracy, Numeracy,Choosing the right pathway Work Related Skills and Personal DevelopmentThe best way to choose the right pathwaySkillsand complete 180 hours of Vocationalfor you is to talk with your career counsellor, Education and Training (VET) at Certificate IIteachers and family to help make your choice. level or above.Think about your key strengths, the subjects The VCE VM has no external examinations,you enjoy now and what you would like to do other than the General Achievement Test (GAT) when you finish school. or in some VCE VET programs. This means Do you want to go straight into the workforce you will not receive a study score for VCE VMor into further study?subjects or an ATAR.Do you want to work in a trade or areYou can add VCE subjects and VCE VET you thinking about an office environment?programs to your VCE VM learning program. To learn more, come talk The Victorian Pathways Certificatewith us at stand 108! The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) You can also scanis a foundation secondary qualification for the QR code or visitstudents who may not be able or ready to vic.gov.au/onevce'