Victorian Pathways Certificate
This course is delivered by Foundation College, a co-educational independent school. The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive, flexible option designed for students aged 15-19 who may not be able or ready to complete the VCE or VCE VM. This course provides students with curriculum that is enriching and engaging and supports students in developing the skills, capabilities and qualities for educational and personal success.
Overview
The VPC is normally completed in Year 11 and 12, but it can be started earlier or be finished over a longer period and is an applied learning program that provides flexibility to meet an individuals needs and prepares students to move on to a range of study or work opportunities.
At Foundation College, project based learning is the basis of most VPC studies and students learn under close supervision with high levels of direction.
Our alternate education setting encourages students to build their capacity to engage in education through supportive small classes, access to Wellbeing and Careers advice, and curriculum tailored to build their knowledge and skills through real world, hands-on learning.
We create an environment where students can achieve success through scaffolded learning and assisting them to change their perceptions of their capacity to experience success in education and learning.
The VPC may be completed in a minimum of 12 months
- Develop the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a classroom environment
- Use a range of self-regulation and organisational skills to undertake coursework
- A Victorian Pathways Certificate and Statement of Results
- A strong foundation to continue in the VCE Vocational Major, a TAFE course or into the workforce
More information
To be eligible to receive the VPC, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 12 units, including at least:
- at least 2 units of VPC Literacy (or units from the VCE English group including VCE Vocational Major Literacy)
- at least 2 units of VPC Numeracy (or units from the VCE Mathematics group including VCE Vocational Major Numeracy)
- at least 2 units of VPC Work Related Skills
- at least 2 units of VPC Personal Development Skills
Students can also include units from VCE studies, VCE Vocational Major studies, and VET units of competency. VPC students can receive VET credit for 90 nominal hours at the Certificate I or above level and receive structured workplace learning recognition. Many students will undertake more than 12 units over the VPC.
ATTENDANCE
Students attend onsite from 9.00am – 2.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays for their VPC course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry into this course, potential students require literacy, language and numeracy skills to the appropriate AQF level.
FURTHER PATHWAYS
Students completing the Victorian Pathways Certificate can continue on into the VCE Vocational Major for Years 11 and 12, can move on to other further education or into the workforce.
All applicants are required to attend an interview with our Foundation College team prior to being accepted.
For more information about the Victorian Pathways Certificate, please contact:
Jennifer Naylor
Foundation College Enrolments Administrator
03 9704 7388
contact@foundationcollege.vic.edu.au
FAQs
Please contact us on 03 9704 7388 or at contact@foundationcollege.vic.edu.au to discuss enrolling your young person.
This will depend on a number of factors, including the time of year and the program. This will need further discussion, please contact us on 03 9704 7388 to chat about your young person’s individual circumstances.
No, all prospective students and their parent/guardian must attend an interview prior to enrolling. This process allows us to discuss a students individual learning needs, academic goals and any wellbeing concerns, ensuring that Foundation College is going to be the right place for the student.
Students are provided with school laptops during each class to complete their work, which are to be returned at the end of each class. Class sets of stationary are provided in each classroom for student use as required.
Students will need to bring their morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with them, as well as a drink bottle.
Students at Foundation College do not have a specific school uniform. Students are asked to wear clothes that are appropriate for a school environment, and consider the weather. Students are asked not to wear clothing that contains profanity, offensive imagery, excessive rips or holes, clothes that are too short or revealing or clothes that interfere with the students ability to do their school work.
Please contact our Business Manager on 03 9704 7388 to discuss fees, payment plans and financial hardship concerns.
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