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Explore with your young person what will suit them best.  \nVictorian Certificate of Education (VCE)  \nVCE is usually done over two years in Year 11 and Year 12. It is designed to prepare students for further study, employment, and life after school.  \nStudents can choose academic and vocational subjects. They study a combination of compulsory and elective (chosen) subjects for VCE.  \nVCE assessment combines school-assessed coursework (SACs) and external examinations. These assessments go towards a student’s final study score for each subject. The results are used to calculate the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) . This is a ranking system for university entrance in Australia.  \nVCE provides a pathway to options such as university, vocational education, an apprenticeship or traineeship, or direct work.  \nVCE (scored)  \nThis gives an ATAR which ranks students’ results from zero to 99.95 compared to their peers. Universities and other tertiary institutions use the ATAR to select students for entry into their courses. Different courses and institutions have different ATAR requirements. Getting the required ATAR does not guarantee admission but improves your chance of receiving an offer.  \nAssessment includes mid-year and end-of-year exams and SACs during the year.  \nVCE (unscored)  \nThis is where students study VCE subjects but do not receive a numerical score or ATAR atthe end of their studies.  \nStudents still take VCE classes and complete coursework like regular VCE students. They join in classroom activities and assessments during the year. But they do not sit the mid‑year or final exams that go towards a study score or ATAR.  \nACD School December 2023 [acd.org.au](acd.org.au) 1  \nInstead of a numerical score, students receive“S”(satisfactory) or “N”(not satisfactory) results for each subject based on their overall performance.  \nChanging from a scored to an unscored VCE is possible during Year 11 or Year 12, especially for students affected by illness or mental health concerns.  \nVCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)  \nThis is a two-year program within the VCE that focuses on vocational and applied learning.  \nStudents study four core subjects: literacy, numeracy, work readiness, and personal development.  \nStudents also choose a Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject. VET subjects give practical learning in specific industries or career areas and help students to gain practical skills and experience.  \nStudents complete a set number of work placement hours. Work placement gives real experience in a workplace and helps students understand and use what they have learned in their studies.  \nVCE VM can lead to Technical and Further Education (TAFE), apprenticeships, traineeships, or direct work.  \nVictorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)  \nThis is designed for students with additional needs or disability.  \nThe VPC is usually completed during Year 11 and Year 12, but it is flexible, and students can start in Year 10.  \nThe VPC offers the same subjects as the VCE VM, but at an easier level: literacy, numeracy, work-readiness, and personal development. Students complete a work placement, and they can also add a VET subject if they wish.  \nBecause VPC has the same subjects as VCE VM, students are usually in the same class.  \nAll Victorian Government mainstream schools should offer the VPC. Some specialist schools offer VPC. It is worth checking with your child’s school.  \nThe VPC is a good pathway to entry-level TAFE, VET (Vocational Education and Training) or work.  \nVocational Education and Training (VET)  \nThis involves practical learning in various industries and professions. The program includes structured work placement and work experience opportunities.  \nNot all vocational training courses are available to students in secondary school. Check the Victorian Government website.  \nVictorian Educational ","cbCaifWFeS1xn7aR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifWFeS1xn7aR","pdf",260706,"English","# Senior school options\n## Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)\n## VCE (scored)\n## VCE (unscored)\n## VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)\n## Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)\n## Vocational Education and Training (VET)\n## Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)\n## General Achievement Test (GAT)\n## VCE Special Provisions","[{\"question\":\"What options are available in Year 11 and Year 12?\",\"answer\":\"Students can choose pathways including VCE, VCE (scored or unscored), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), and vocational options through VET and workplace learning programs.\"},{\"question\":\"How does VCE assessment affect a student’s final results?\",\"answer\":\"VCE combines school-assessed coursework (SACs) and external examinations. 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