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Individual Program Options

For most students choosing a learning program is very straight forward. The various program options provided at each level meet their needs in relation to their learning pathway. But we know for some students the options available don’t always cater for their individual requirements. That’s why there is always some flexibility for students where necessary, as we support pathways for all.

Some of the options available to students in developing more individualised pathways include:

Access to Individual Support through the Inclusion Support team

Students may have access to individual support based on identified need. Students can have their learning program reduced by one (or more) subject/s and provided with access to tailored lesson time supported by the Inclusion Support team.  Students already accessing Individual Support Programs are most likely to be able to include this in their program.
Inclusion Support leaders determine access to this program.  

Unscored options in the VCE program

Students studying the VCE may opt to go unscored in Year 12. This means that they do not complete exams and do not receive study scores for each subject or an ATAR. Students may choose this option if they know their pathway does not lead to University study and therefore does not require an ATAR.
Students must officially apply to go unscored by contacting the following staff: Steven Medorini and Billie Murray – VCAA leaders

School Based Apprenticeships

School based apprenticeships provide students with a pathway to transition from school to the workplace. School based apprenticeships allow a student to commence their apprenticeship while still completing their senior studies. School based apprenticeships require students to source their own apprenticeship, and the College will support the management of school around the apprenticeship. Students must be at least 15 to pursue this option. School based apprenticeships require students to undertake 7.5 hours of employment and 6.5 hours of VET studies each week. This is averaged out over a 3-month period.

There is additional information in the School Based Apprenticeship guide here: SBAT Guide
Anyone interested in exploring this option must make an appointment with Carolyn Carter in Careers.

Higher Education Studies (Yr. 12)

Students who have previously accelerated and completed a Unit 3/4 sequence in Year 11 and achieved a high study score may consider enrolling in Higher Education studies as a Year 12 subject option. There are many Australian Universities who offer subjects for Year 12 students including Deakin University, Federation University, Latrobe University, RMIT University and the University of Melbourne. The results of these can contribute to the ATAR and provide unit credit when commencing university.

To learn more about these you can visit https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/Pages/HigherEdStudiesVCE.aspx

Students wishing to consider Higher Education Studies in Year 12 should speak to Billie Murray at the Beaconsfield Campus to learn more.

Access to external Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies – VCE

Some VCE students may wish to include an external VET (studied through an outside training provider) as part of their course. This may require adjustments to their learning program and is best suited to students on an unscored program.
Students wishing to explore this option should make an appointment with the VET Coordinator, Cecilia Beaucasin in the Careers Office.

 Virtual Schools Victoria and Victorian School of Languages studies

While the College provides an extensive range of VCE studies, it is not possible to offer all. Some students may wish to study a subject that we do not offer through Virtual Schools Victoria, or a language through the Victorian School of Languages.

Please note there may be additional costs attached to studies through VSV.
Students wishing to explore this option should speak to Lachlan Cove, Learning and Growth Team Leader – Senior Pathways

Victorian Pathways Certificate (Yr. 11 & 12) *

In addition to the VCE Vocational Major, there is another Senior Pathways Certificate available. This certificate is designed for students in Year 11 and 12 who cannot participate in the VCE (including the Vocational Major). This might be because they have missed significant periods of school, are disengaged from their education, or have additional needs. Subjects within the VPC are designed to support students to transition to the VCE VM, entry level TAFE (Cert I or II) or into the workplace.

If you would like to learn more about the Victorian Pathways Certificate visit here:

https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-pathways-certificate

*Please note that students are not able to opt into this certificate through subject selection but will be offered a place on an as needs basis by relevant leaders within the College. Final decisions for entry to this program rest with the Director of Learning Culture and Head of Campus at Beaconsfield.