Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)
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The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is a
new inclusive and flexible certificate. It is not
part of the Victorian Certificate of Education
and is not a senior qualification.
It offers an engaging curriculum and additional
support for you to develop the work-related
skills and capabilities you need to succeed.
The VPC is normally completed in Year 11
and 12, but it is flexible so it can be finished
over a longer period than 2 years.
The coursework is designed and delivered at
a more accessible level than the VCE and
VCE Vocational Major. You can study the
VPC at your own pace and your teachers will
assess your progress through a range of
classroom learning activities.
Selection to participate in the VPC is done on
a case by case basis and students CANNOT
choose the program, which has eligibility
criteria as part of the enrolment process.
The College may allow you to start the VPC at
any time during the school year. The time you
take to finish the VPC is flexible.
You should discuss the VPC’s suitability for
you with your school and your family.
If you’ve missed a lot of school or have
additional learning needs, the VPC will help
you progress to the VCE Vocational Major,
entry level TAFE, VET or to get a job.
Getting the VPC
You must complete at least 12 units,
including:
2 units of VPC Literacy (or units from the
VCE English group including VCE VM
Literacy)
2 units of VPC Numeracy (or units from
the VCE Mathematics group including
VCE VM Numeracy)
2 VPC Work Related Skills units
2 VPC Personal Development Skills units
Many students will undertake more than 12
units in their VPC.