Curriculum & Learning

Built on the pillars of wellbeing, academic growth, and vocational opportunity the Y program is built on evidence, experience, and the learnings of our fellow Y vocational schools across the country.

All students at the start of their time at the school are interviewed and their interests, strengths and barriers identified to create their student profile. Each student works with school staff to develop an individual learning plan. Within the qualifications offered at the school, they can choose areas of learning they are interested in and that lead to positive futures.

The recently developed Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) provides an entry point back into education for students at year 10 and above who have had disruptions, significant gaps in their learning. The course develops foundation skills in literacy, numeracy, workplace skills and personal development through applied learning. It includes opportunities for vocational course offerings and workplace learning preparing students for further education and employment.

The VCE Vocational Major offers a pathway for students to attain their VCE with a vocational focus, students at years 10, 11 & 12 who have the required foundation skill base and motivation on entering the school can enrol directly into the VCE VM.

Otherwise, students who have completed the VPC and wish to continue their studies can continue on into the VCE VM. This VCE qualification includes literacy, numeracy, workplace skills, personal development and a certificate 2 level (or above) Vocational Education qualification.  Students who complete the VCEVM are able to progress to further education or into the workplace with a solid skill base and completed VCE certificate enabling a range of options.

The school will partner with registered training organisations to give students access to accredited and pre accredited training in areas of interest. Students working towards the VPC can gain credit for certificate 1 level training and vocational short courses. Students in the VCEVM can gain credit towards their qualification though certificate II or III courses available through the VET In Schools arrangements.