Senior Secondary Pathways
Our experienced teachers support students and families throughout the subject and pathway selection process, helping each student make informed decisions about their next steps.
VCE Academic Pathways
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) allows students taking different pathways to be recognised equally. The VCE is undertaken by most students in Victoria to demonstrate that they have completed secondary education.
Bayside currently offers three academic pathways for students in Years 11 and 12:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
- VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM); and the
- Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC).
VCE is predominantly for students working towards a university pathway that requires an ATAR or a career that requires VCE study, which includes any acceleration subject commenced at Year 10. Students at Year 11 undertake six VCE subjects (2 Units of each).
Year 12 VCE students must complete at least five consecutive Unit 3/4 subjects. It is important to note that Units 3/4 studies are designed as a sequence and students must complete both units.
VCE VM is focused on the learning outcomes needed by students who are planning:
- on entering a trade, traineeship or apprenticeship,
- pursuing TAFE qualifications after Year 12 or
- pursuing a career path which does not require an ATAR
At VCE VM level, students will complete the four main areas of competency: Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills. This is alongside their VET program and work placement.
Year 11 VCE VM students also complete a Certificate II in Active Volunteering whilst Year 12 students complete additional Industry and Food for Life subjects.
The Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive, individualised option for students to complete their senior studies at a foundational level. It is taught within the VCE VM Program and provides additional support and flexibility for students who, for various reasons, are not able or ready to complete VCE VM. The undertaking of this pathway must meet the specific needs of the student and be decided in partnership with the student, parent and school.
