In 2023, the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) will be replaced by two new study streams. ECG Secondary College will offer be offering both:
VCE Vocational Major (VM)
The VM is a VCE program designed to give students the flexibility to follow their strengths and interests.
The VM is similar to what used to be called the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning, or VCAL for short. It is a VCE qualification which has a greater emphasis on vocational learning.
Who is it for?
At ECG Secondary College, the VM is suitable for students who:
- feel out of place in a mainstream secondary school
- prefer hands-on, practical learning with real skills for life and work
- need the right environment to thrive, with smaller classes and extra support
- benefit from a personalised approach to learning, based on their individual goals and motivation
What can it lead to?
The program prepares students to develop the skills needed to succeed in:
- an apprenticeship
- a traineeship
- vocational training
- university (via non-ATAR pathways)
- the workforce
Learn more about the VCE Vocational Major (VM):
VCE and VCE Vocational Major | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)
The VPC is designed for students who are not able or ready to complete the VCE (including the VCE Vocational Major).
It provides an enriched curriculum and extra support for students, helping them to meet their learning goals and develop pathways.
Who is it for?
At ECG Secondary College, the VPC is suitable for students who:
- have had a disrupted schooling experience or missed significant periods of learning
- have additional needs
- are at risk of disengaging from their education
What can it lead to?
VPC students can develop the skills, knowledge, values and capabilities to make informed choices about their future, and progress to:
- a senior secondary qualification
- an entry-level vocational education and training (VET) course
- employment
Learn more about the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC):
Victorian Pathways Certificate | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)