Victorian Pathways Certificate
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 23/06/2025 | Bairnsdale | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm |
| 23/06/2025 | Morwell | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm |
About this course
Gain the necessary foundation skills to make a successful post-schooling transition.
Normally completed in Year 11 and 12, the VPC can also be started earlier or be finished over a period longer than two years. We can work out the best time for you to start and finish the VPC by you talking to us about your individual learning needs.
The certificate can be your end point or you may use it as a springboard to one of our other learning programs.
Career Opportunities
After completing the VPC, you will be able to make informed choices about future employment or education pathways by linking student aspirations and future employment goals to the choice of accredited curriculum. VPC learning programs also link to work and industry experiences and active participation in the community. Including VET in VPC learning programs helps connect you with broader options for work, further education and active community participation.
Opportunities for Further Study
Possible future pathways for VPC students include:
• completion of VCE or VCE Vocational Major
• apprenticeships and traineeships
• VET courses
• employment.
Skills or Knowledge gained
The VPC aims to:
• equip you with the skills, knowledge, values and capabilities to be active and informed citizens, lifelong learners and confident and creative individuals
• empower you to make informed decisions about the next stages of your lives through authentic workplace experiences
• provide you with the best opportunity to achieve your personal goals and aspirations in a rapidly changing world.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Recommended entry Requirements:
The VPC has been designed to be flexible so students’ individual needs can be recognised. It is important to note that some students with particular needs may require additional resources to enable them to successfully complete the learning program, while some students may require additional time to achieve learning goals.
Limitations to course Entry:
Must reside in Victorian or have a Victorian home address.
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
RPL not available for this course
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Victorian Pathways Certificate.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: Yes
Students are strongly encouraged to attend work placement one day a week throughout the duration of the course. Organisation of this placement can be discussed on interview.
Elective SWL Unit, minimum 80 placement hours.
VDSS - requirement for placement dependant on VET certificate chosen.
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $336.00 | $1,680.00 | $11,280.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Total | $586.00 | $1,930.00 | $11,530.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
