GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
2 years
The Victorian Pathways Certificate is a 2-year foundation qualification for Years 11-12 students seeking a more individualised and accessible secondary program. It combines literacy, numeracy, work-related skills, and personal development to prepare students for employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, or further vocational education.
Applicants must be aged 16-18 years (turning 16 before 30 April in the year of application and no older than 19 at completion). Students must provide an approved exemption letter from their school before enrolment. A selection interview is required with the Career Counsellor, Lead Educator, and Teacher, where applicants complete a literacy and numeracy written activity. Students under 18 must bring a parent/guardian to the interview. Required documents include exit letter from school, individual learning plan, recent school reports, medical/health care plan if applicable, VSN and USI numbers.
The VPC curriculum comprises four core study areas delivered across 12 units: Literacy (4 units covering communication and language skills), Numeracy (4 units covering mathematical and quantitative skills), Work Related Skills (4 units focusing on employment readiness and workplace competencies), and Personal Development Skills (4 units addressing self-management and social capabilities). Students complete 90 nominal VET hours through VDSS units/programs or School Based Apprentice/Traineeship programs. Work experience activities for 1-2 weeks or structured workplace learning are recommended to enhance Work Related Skills development.
GOTAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with extensive experience delivering vocational education across Northern Victoria. The institution provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. GOTAFE's multiple campuses and flexible delivery options ensure accessibility, while their commitment to culturally safe spaces (Koorie Unit) and inclusive education demonstrates their dedication to supporting diverse student populations in achieving their educational and career goals.
Upon completion of the VPC, students receive a Statement of Results from VCAA, a Statement of Attainment from GOTAFE, their VET qualification, and the Victorian Pathways Certificate. Graduates gain the skills, knowledge, values, and capabilities to make informed choices about entry-level pathways into employment, senior secondary qualifications, entry-level vocational education and training (VET) courses, or apprenticeship/traineeship programs. The foundation skills developed prepare students for successful post-schooling transitions into the workforce or further education.
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