Applied learning pathways for young people in 2023
In 2023, Wyndham CEC will be offering new applied learning pathways for young people – the VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate.
These new Certificates, introduced by the Victorian Government, and replacing VCAL, are following a 2020 review of vocational and applied learning pathways in senior secondary schooling.
The VCE Vocational Major (VM) VCE0000001
About the program
Program Content
- The VCE Vocational Major includes the following study areas:
- VM Literacy (Units 1 – 4)
- VM Numeracy (Units 1 – 4)
- VM Personal development skills (Units 1 – 4)
- VM Work related skills (Units 1 – 4)
- Industry specific skills (6 VET units)
- A structured workplace learning placement (200hrs over 2 years)
The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) VPC0000001
About the program
Program Content
- The Victorian Pathways Certificate includes the following study areas:
- VPC Literacy (Units 1 – 4)
- VPC Numeracy (Units 1 – 2)
- VPC Personal development skills (Units 1 – 2)
- VPC Work related skills (Units 1 – 4)
- Industry specific skills (6 VET units)
Student Achievement Results as per VCAA Senior Secondary completion and achievement 2022:
- Winner of the 2022 Anne Mitchell Scholarship - Paige Miles
- Sandy Mein Scholarships in 2022
- Alizay Williams
- Calvin Recalde
- Frank Mugisha
- Lencho Tulu
- Manusiu Palavi
- Teliyah Sherrifs
The curriculum of both programs has been contextualised by Wyndham CEC to ensure it will be engaging and reflect the interests and needs of our students.
Our facilities
Wyndham CEC’s Senior Secondary Programs are delivered from ‘The Cottage’ at 4 Synnot St, Werribee. This vibrant and safe space that has access for all abilities. The facility includes:
- a youth focussed library
- a student welfare room
- a student kitchen & laundry
- outdoor student breakout spaces
- private interview spaces and
- well-equipped digital classrooms.
Our teachers and staff
Wyndham CEC’s programs are delivered by a small team of qualified and experienced teachers who work together to get the best outcomes for each student.
Teachers are supported by the Coordinator, and Manager, of Senior Secondary Education Programs, as well as our knowledgeable Reception & Administration Officers.
Overall, our Senior Secondary team maintains an informed duty for care of each young person whilst they are on site and have access to guidance from Wyndham CEC’s Child Safe Officer and Family Violence Officer when needed.
Our support services
Wyndham CEC’s Senior Secondary Program connects to a wide range of programs and services to ensure that our young people have the support they need, this includes:
- A Student Welfare Officer on-site who provides individualised support to our young people
- A breakfast program is provided everyday supported by Let’s Feed Australia
- A School Lawyer from WEstjustice, one day a week, to help students with a range of legal problems
- A tailored delivery model for students whose first language is not English, and may have experienced interrupted schooling
- A range of community supports including bi-cultural workers from the communities of Burma and the communities of South Sudan
- A suite of complementary training and employment services including Reconnect, Jobs Victoria Employment Mentors and the Fresh Start program
