Senior Secondary Programs Student Selection, Enrolment, Induction & Delivery - Policy & Procedure

Sep 20, 2026

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Policy and procedure for Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc governing the selection, enrolment, induction, and delivery of Senior Secondary Programs, including VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)/Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). Sets eligibility expectations (minimum age, demonstrated commitment), and states access and equity principles, including non-discrimination by gender, orientation, race, religion, disability, or age. Defines compliance requirements with VRQA and VCAA standards, delivery/assessment alignment, and outlines qualification structures such as VCE VM, VPC, and VCAL.

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Policy context

Organisation authorisations and registration

Policy

Student selection, enrolment and induction commitments

Access and equity and non-discrimination

Compliance with VRQA and VCAA standards

Partnerships and delivery model

Community VAL partnerships

Qualification overview

VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)

Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

Entry into Senior Secondary programs

Student selection procedure

| Policy
name | Senior Secondary Programs Student Selection, Enrolment, Induction & Delivery – Policy & Procedure | | --- | --- | | Responsible person | Senior Secondary Education Manager | | Staff involved | Education Manager, Training Services Staff, COO, CEO | | Review dates | 2024 | Policy context Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc (Wyndham CEC) is a community based Learn Local provider that is registered with the Victorian Registrations and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and authorised by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to deliver the VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate. Policy Wyndham CEC undertakes to select, enrol and induct students into the Senior Secondary Programs-, the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)/Victorian Pathways Certificate and the (VPC)Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) with the reasonable expectation that a student will be able to complete a qualification successfully. Students must be a minimum of 15 years of age at the time of enrolment and demonstrate a commitment to work to satisfactorily achieve the requirements of the qualification. As per the Access and Equity Policy & Procedure and the Statement of Purpose, Wyndham CEC undertakes to ensure that programs are accessible to all eligible members of the community and are responsive to individual needs. No student will be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or age in relation to selection or enrolment in the VCE VM/VPC or the VCAL. programs. Wyndham CEC is committed to ensuring that the VRQA Minimum Standards for Registration to provide a senior secondary program are met and that delivery and assessment of the VCE VMand VCAL is in accordance with the annual VCAA VCE/ VCAL Administrative Handbook and the VPC in accordance with the VCAA VPC Administrative Handbook. Wyndham CEC is registered by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and authorised by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to deliver a senior secondary qualification such as the VCE Vocational Major and a senior qualification, the Victorian Pathways Certificate and the VCAL ~~a~~ and the VRQA for their scope of delivery when delivering a VET qualification. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Wyndham CEC maintains compliance with AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration. For eligible students funded through Higher Education and Skills Group (HESG), Wyndham CEC meets its obligations as outlined in the Schedule 1 VET Funding Contract-Skills First. Community Vocational and Applied Learning (VAL) Partnerships Wyndham CEC works in partnership with mainstream schools under a DET Community CVAL contractual arrangement. The VCE Vocational Major/Victorian Pathways Certificate and the VCAL program at Wyndham CEC is known as a re-engagement program that operates outside the mainstream school settings and provides tailored education and support for young people who are disengaged, or have been identified as at risk of disengaging, from mainstream school. In the Community VAL program 100% of the qualification is delivered by Wyndham CEC on their premises entirely away from the home school campus. A DET Standard Community VAL Contract is in place between the enrolling home school and Wyndham CEC. This policy and procedure outlines how Wyndham CEC communicates to students and staff the following: • The Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority (VCAA) requirements in relation to the delivery of the VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate. • The awarding of a qualification to students who satisfactorily complete the certificate requirements • The process for enrolling students into one of the following VCE VM/VPC or VCAL programs - VCE0000001 Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) - VPC0000001 Victorian Pathways Certificate

FAQs

Who is responsible for the Senior Secondary Programs student selection, enrolment, induction and delivery policy?

The Senior Secondary Education Manager is listed as the responsible person.

What are the access and equity and non-discrimination commitments in student selection and enrolment?

The policy states programs are accessible to all eligible community members and responsive to individual needs, and that no student will be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or age.

What compliance requirements must Wyndham CEC meet for senior secondary delivery and assessment?

Wyndham CEC commits to meeting VRQA Minimum Standards for Registration and to ensuring delivery and assessment of VCE VM and VCAL align with the annual VCAA VCE/VCAL Administrative Handbook, and that VPC aligns with the VCAA VPC Administrative Handbook. It also maintains compliance with AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Fez