Wodonga Senior Secondary College’s Student Agency program empowers students to take responsibility for their learning- becoming independent and self-regulating learners. The timetable reflects scheduled times for students to practice ‘Student Agency’ every day from 3.00-3.25pm AND every Wednesday during period 3 & 4. Activities that students can participate in during these times are advertised via the School Portal to enable students to prepare, and for parents/carers to have conversations with their child about how they are utilizing the time.

Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)

The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive certificate that provides an enriched curriculum and excellent support for students to develop the skills, capabilities and qualities for success in personal and civic life.  Students enrolled in the VPC will receive a support program designed to transition them to suitable work. Students can enrol in the VPC in Year 11 or 12. The VPC can be a pathway into the VCE.

This is a select entry course, if a student is identified as a candidate their family will be contacted to discuss their pathway options.

Core Subjects

VCE subjects offered

VET Subjects

Wodonga Senior Secondary College (WSSC), supported by the Victorian Government, offers nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs as part of your senior secondary studies. This means you can earn industry-relevant qualifications alongside your VCE, VCE VM, or VPC, giving you a head start in your chosen career.

Our flexible two-year programs can be undertaken in Years 10, 11, or 12, allowing you to tailor your studies to your individual needs and goals. WSSC’s passionate and experienced VET teachers will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience you need to thrive in your chosen field.

We partner with leading Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to offer a wide range of industry-aligned programs, ensuring you gain the skills and qualifications highly sought-after in the Wodonga community.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College offer VET subjects in:

• Automotive, Construction and Engineering
• Community and allied health services
• Creative industries, digital, visual arts and sound production
• Hair, Beauty and Barbering
• Hospitality
• Sport and Recreation
• Early Childhood Education & Care
• Laboratory skills

Successful completion of WSSC VET programs can provide students with:

• A nationally recognised qualification or a Statement of Attainment (SoA) that can lead to pathways into employment and/or further VET qualifications or training.
• A Statement of Results issued by the VCAA outlining the Units of Competency completed
• Credits towards a VCE, VCE VM or VPC certificate issued by the VCAA
• ATAR contributions as primary study scores or increments (select Certs ONLY)

Student’s value WSSC VET programs because they:

• allows them to combine general and vocational studies which for many, provides a practical focus in a range of industry areas
• provides direct experience of business and industry
• enables them to explore training in areas that will enhance their pathway choices.

Employer’s value WSSC Vet programs because they:

• contributes to the development of entry level skills for their industry
• provides students with a practical and focused introduction to workplace requirements
• enhances the employability of students
• enables industry to contribute to educational programs in schools
• enables industry to participate in local community networks.

VCE VM students must complete at least 1 sequence (Unit 1 & 2) of a VET subject.

2025 Skill Set Offerings

In 2025 all students will be able to acquirer the following skill sets:

• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – NSW
• Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)

Enrolment and Fees

Students must enrol in VASS before the end of February for these course to be subsidised. Full fees apply for student enrolling after the end of February course will by RSA – $205, White Card – $150 and First Aid – $100.

VET subjects offered

Learn more about VET

Links

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Vic.gov.au

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlnbXoJbwdw

Victorian Certificate of Education

VCE subjects offered

What is Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major VCE VM)?

The VCE VM is a 2-year vocational and applied learning program within the VCE with specific subjects designed to prepare students for life, further study and employment.

The VCE VM is a new vocational and applied learning program within the VCE.

The VCE VM will prepare you to move successfully into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university through alternative entry programs or directly into the workforce.

To recognise your achievements, when you’ve completed your VCE VM you will get your VCE with a Vocational Major.

Students at WSSC can select VCE VM Work Related Skills and/or Personal Development Skills at Year 10.

Students at WSSC cannot select VCE VM Literacy and Numeracy subjects until Year 11.

Pathways to TAFE and the Workforce (Vocational Major – VM)

At WSSC, students will be enrolled in 30 VCE units over 3 years.

Minimum requirements:

• 3 VCE VM Literacy or VCE English units (including a Unit 3–4 sequence)
• 2 VCE VM Numeracy or VCE Mathematics units
• 2 VCE VM Work Related Skills units
• 2VCE VM Personal Development Skills units
• 2 VCE VM Personal Development Skills units
• Minimum of 180 nominal hours of VET at Certificate II level of above, and
• Minimum of 3 Unit 3-4 sequences in addition to your sequence from the English group