Nazareth College is a Catholic Co-educational Regional Secondary College
“And He returned to Nazareth, and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon Him.”
Luke 2:40
Nazareth College is a learning community centred on the person of Jesus Christ.
Through learning and teaching in the Catholic tradition we foster a culture of faith, wisdom and knowledge.
Nazareth College offers six years of comprehensive post-primary education to all students. Subjects undertaken in Years 7 to 10 are designed to prepare students for their entry into the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM).
Nazareth College’s Years 10 -12 Curriculum focuses on each student’s personal pathway. The curriculum and pastoral care programs cater for a diverse range of needs and interests and ensure access to further study, training and work.
The curriculum at Nazareth therefore has the essential features of a comprehensive curriculum in the Catholic context. It has breadth, balance, coherence, continuity and inclusiveness, whilst promoting a sense of lifelong learning in our students.
The College Promotions Policy requires that students achieve an average 60% in prerequisite Year 10 subjects to ensure that all students have a good grasp of the skills and knowledge required to take them further into VCE and VCE VM subjects the following year. This ensures they can experience success, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. Failure to achieve the 60% average could have a significant impact on subject choices and, consequently, on career aspirations. Students unable to form a viable VCE program through this process must appear with parents before the Promotions Board to negotiate conditional selections, subject to Semester Two results. These students are strongly advised to choose a VET course as part of their VCE program in order to enable possible VCE VM transition mid year by interview, as a VET course is a compulsory requirement for VCE VM completion.
Students wishing to enter VCE VM must attend an Information Evening with a parent or guardian and submit a separate written VCE VM Application Form. This application will detail their intended field of work and/or apprenticeship. Students and their parents may be required to attend a meeting with the Applied Learning Instructional Leader for approval to enter VCE VM.
School Reports will be closely considered with particular attention given to teacher assessment of effort, organisation and behaviour.
In Years 11 and 12 the VCE VM program has a vocational emphasis and can prepare students for entry to a number of employment areas such as the automotive trades, building trades, retail office/ administration, media and creative arts, fashion design, engineering trades, childcare, sport and recreation, hair and beauty services, health and disability, community services or aged care and hospitality. It also provides the opportunity for further education at TAFE and University. The program is designed to include one day a week at a TAFE institute or Registered Training Organisation (may
be a secondary college) studying a VET Certificate II or III course.
As an outcome of this well-designed program, students are given an opportunity to receive the training and experience to allow for entry into an apprenticeship, traineeship or further study. An ASbA (Australian School-based Apprenticeships) may be undertaken concurrently with VCE VM. Acquiring an ASbA is the student’s responsibility, whereby the Training Company who organises the official paperwork informs the school of the training program to be undertaken.
If you are interested in the VCE VM Pathway, you will need to indicate this when making your online subject selections. There is no need to select individual subjects at school, just your top two preferences for a VET course.
To be eligible to receive the VCE Vocational Major, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 16 units, including:
• 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
• 2 VCE VM Personal Development Skills units, and
• 2 VET credits at Certificate II level or above (180 nominal hours)
• Students must complete a minimum of three other Unit 3–4 sequences aside from the Literacy or English units as part of their program.
The VCE VM can be tailored to the needs and interests of the student, to keep them engaged while developing their skills and knowledge.
Most students will undertake between 18-22 units over the two years.
Each VCE VM unit of study has specified learning outcomes. The VCE VM studies are standards-based. All assessments for the achievement of learning outcomes, and therefore the units, are school-based and assessed through a range of learning activities and tasks.
VCE VM students spend four days a week at school, with a further day available for their VET Course lessons. Students who can organise an ASbA or structured work placement in their industry of interest area may be granted a day for work in their weekly timetable.
Unlike other VCE studies there are no external assessments of VCE VM Unit 3–4 sequences, and VCE VM studies do not receive a study score
The VCE VM studies do not contribute to the ATAR They receive a standardised score for their Literacy & Numeracy skills from the GAT, so potential employers are well informed of capabilities.
Upon satisfactory completion of the VCE VM, students receive recognition of ‘Vocational Major’ on their Victorian Certificate of Education and a Statement of Results.
Successful completion of VET subject units of competency are recognised by additional statements of attainment or certificates provided by the Registered Training Organisation.
VCE VM is designed as a 2 year program and students who wish to transfer to VCE VM in Year 12 can only do so if they are able to attain 180 hours of VET completion.
VM Students who do not have an ASbA or SWL (Structured Workplace Learning) forms signed by an employer by the start of February will attend school four days a week. Each term, they may attend a block work placements (five consecutive days) with an industry specific employer.
Students study five VCE VM curriculum strands at Nazareth:
1. Literacy Skills
2. Numeracy Skills
3. Work Related Skills
4. Personal Development Skills, plus 5. VCE Religion and Society Unit 1
Curriculum components can be drawn from VCE VM units or VCE VET units. At Nazareth we have structured our course in the following manner:
VCE VM Literacy VCE VM Literacy
VCE VM Numeracy VCE VM Numeracy
VCE VM Work Related Skills VCE VM Work Related Skills
VCE VM Personal Development VCE VM Personal Development Skills
VET or VCE VET (Certificate II Minimum). Fees involved for Materials VET or VCE VET (Certificate II Minimum). Fees involved. (Materials)
Unit 1 VCE Religion & Society School-Based Religious Education
Vocational knowledge and skills are acquired through formal VET lessons and potentially hands on experience in a related structured work placement (SWL) each week. To satisfy the requirements of VCE VM it is necessary for students to competently attain a minimum of 180 hours of Units of Competency (UOCs) in a recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) course during the program. These courses are often undertaken at a TAFE institution in the area such as Swinburne (Wantirna) or Holmesglen (Chadstone and Waverley Campus) or Box Hill Institute, although many are offered at other secondary colleges or private institutes. Students must organise their own transport. Nazareth offers a variety of VET subjects on campus. Some of the VET courses run outside of normal school hours.
VCE VM Students are encouraged to undertake work in their chosen VET industry. Some VET Courses have compulsory work placement as a component of satisfactory completion of the Units of Competency studied. These are, generally courses that involve working with people and animals (ie: Community Services, Individual Support, Early Childhood Education & Care, Allied Health, Nursing, Animal Care etc), and details can be found on the VCAA or TAFE Institute websites.
Work placements are arranged by Years 11 and 12 students to relate to their VET course of choice. The government website School to Work exists to assist students to acquire a work placement. workplacements.education.vic.gov.au
Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASbA) students generally complete Certificate III courses in their trade, as determined by their employer and RTO/ TAFE. In some instances, ASbA students may attend work 2 days per week and complete Block Placements (1 week full-time every six or so weeks) at TAFE (as organised by the employer). Students are responsible for organising their own ASbA, through an employer and Apprenticeship Training Company.
Students are selected into the VCE VM Program on the basis of:
• Successful completion of a Year 10 or Year 11 Program; and
• An interview conducted in Term 4
In the interview students need to demonstrate that they have personal goals that can be met by enrolling in a VCE VM program and that they have the organisational and other skills necessary to be successful in the program. In particular, independent learning, teamwork and initiative are skills required.
Fees for VET in VCE, VCE VM and LEAP courses are paid directly by the College to the provider, who bill the school based on the total number of students we have enrolled in their courses. Some Nazareth-run VET courses do not incur additional tuition fees for parents. However, VCE VM and LEAP students’ VET Tuition Fees form part of their Nazareth College Year Level Fees.
Parents are responsible for reimbursing Nazareth Accounts the total Material Costs charged to the College by the VET providers. Materials Costs are course dependent, with some courses requiring expensive kits containing tools of the trade. An estimate of Material Costs will be invoiced in October each year. This fee component must be received by the College by the end of the school year to secure the student’s place in the VET course.
VCE VM students’ VET materials costs, must be paid by parents via the Accounts Office as stated above.
VET courses changed or taken up mid year incur total fee cost due to the band funding cut off date of May.
The remainder of the Year Level Tuition Fees for VCE and VCE VM programs will be invoiced in February each year. Normal payment arrangements will apply.
1. Choose a course which fits in with your academic background:
Choose VET subjects in areas in which you have an interest and in which you have shown ability (i.e. achieved a 60% average across assessment tasks in a relevant prerequisite subject). Also, be sure you are clear about the amount and type of work required. Some VET subjects require much more research and assignment work than others. Others have more of a practical component in them.
2. Choose a course that will be consistent with your future aims:
Entry into many tertiary courses (at Universities, Colleges, Institutes of Technology, TAFE, etc.) requires certain subjects to be studied at Year 11 and/or Year 12. Information regarding such prerequisites or recommended subjects for study is contained in publications such as the prerequisite guide and appropriate interstate guides. Further information can be obtained in the Joseph Centre, from the VTAC Guide, Careers & Pathways Advisors, or best of all, directly from the careers help advice page.
Students and parents considering VCE or VCE VM are encouraged to visit the VTAC website for further details and updates: www.vtac.edu.au. On the home page of VTAC, are Year 10, 11 and 12 Guides that cover areas such as researching tertiary education, prerequisite subjects, choosing your Year 11 and 12 studies etc.
3. Seek guidance on the suitability of your selection:
Check with members of staff, especially your Subject Teachers. Discuss your choices with your parents, the Instructional Leaders, Careers and Pathways Advisers, prospective employers and so forth.
• Your Online Subject Selection Form asks students entering Year 11 or 12 VCE VM program simply tick VCE VM. These choices must be approved by your parents and your teachers.
• If you are interested in the VCE VM pathways, you will need to indicate this when making your online subject selections. There is no need to select
individual subjects at the school, just your top two preferences for a TAFE VET course. Students new to Applied Learning must also complete the VCE VM Application Form
• Once you have chosen your online subjects and submitted them, the form must be printed, signed and returned by the required date.
• If you do not choose your online subjects and submit them by the required date, your selection cannot be considered when forming the timetable subject blockings for next year. It is essential, therefore, that you have completed your research and made your mind up by that date.
• Selections will be confirmed with all students. No guarantee can be given that alternative selections can be made after the date indicated on your form, since decisions regarding class size and numbers of classes offered will be made at that time.
Please remember that final subject offerings are dependent on Subject Teacher recommendations (in accordance with the College Promotions Policy), student demand, class sizes, teacher availability and timetable constraints.
VET courses fill up quickly. Ensure you have created a USI at usi.gov.au. The minimum commitment to a VET Subject is one school year.
On the following pages are examples of possible VET programs that could be undertaken by students. Guidelines are provided as to possible approaches to subject selection. Each program leads to a specific field or area of tertiary study or work. Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Careers & Pathways Advisors, Applied Learning Leader, Pastoral Teacher and Subject Teachers before selecting any possible pathway.
It is very important that students complete their own research on prerequisites required for tertiary study in their chosen field before finalising their selections.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas and Certificates in Applied Design, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts and Fashion.
And a possibility in the future:
University studies such as: Fine Arts (painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, gold and silver smithing), Visual Communication (Graphic Design, Visual Communication), Textiles Design (Industrial Design, Fashion, Interior Design) and Architecture.
Employment in areas such as: Teacher, Designer (fashion, industrial, interior), Architect, Painter, Potter, Illustrator, Arts Administrator, Graphic Artist, Jeweller.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Associate Diploma, Advanced Certificates in Business, Computing, Accounting, Marketing, Finance.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Bachelor Degrees in Economics, Accounting/ Computing, Business, Banking and Finance, Commerce, Marketing, Management, Information Technology, Arts/Commerce, Business Systems, International Trade.
Employment in areas such as: Banking, Marketing, Insurance, Finance, International Trade, Travel and Tourism, Clerical Work, Public Administration, Local Government, Real Estate, Sales and Retailing.
See the VET Guide 2027 for all VET subject offerings and outlines.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas and Advanced Certificates in Engineering
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Employment in areas such as: Engineer, Engineering Associate, Project Manager.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Associate Diplomas, Certificate Courses and Traineeships in Computer Science, Cyber SecurityComputer Systems and Information Technology.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Bachelor Degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Systems and Information Technology.
Employment in areas such as: Programming, Network Manager, Systems Analyst and Software Engineer.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Hospitality Management Studies, Event Management, Cookery, Tourism.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Hospitality, Food Technology, Food Science, Catering and Hotel Management, Tourism.
Employment in areas such as: Chef, Maitre, Hotel Management, Food Service, Food Technologist, Food Scientist, Catering, Tourism Management, Travel Agent, VET Teacher.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas and Advanced Certificates in Fitness, Sport and Recreation, Outdoor Education.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Degrees in Exercise Science, Human Movement, Sports Management, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Teaching.
Employment in areas such as: Personal Trainer, Coach, Sports Club Manager, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Development Officer, Recreation Officer, Swimming Instructor, Life Saver, School Camps Manager, VET Teacher.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas in Professional Writing, Screen Production, Public Relations, Advertising.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Degrees in Journalism, Media and Communications, Professional Writing, Public Relations, Media Arts and Media Studies.
Employment in areas such as: Public Relations Officer, Journalist, Media Liaison Officer, Writer, Copywriter, Film Director, Wedding Photographer, VET Teacher.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas in Performing Arts, Video Production, Music Production, Audio Production
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Degrees in Performing Arts, Film and Television, Teaching, Music.
Employment in areas such as: Actor, Photographer, Lighting Operator, Musician, Dance Teacher , Lighting Technician, Audio Technician, Primary and Secondary Performing Arts Programs, VET Teacher.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas, Associate Diplomas, Advanced Certificates in Nursing, Youth Work, Welfare Studies, Community Work, Children’s Services, Social Work, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Bachelor Degree in Teaching, Nursing, Paramedics, Social Work, Psychology.
Employment in areas such as: Nurse, Childcare Worker, Youth Worker, Teacher, Paramedic, Social Worker, Counsellor, Clinical Psychologist, Volunteer Management, VET Teacher.
VET MAKEUP, SALON ASSISTANT AND BEAUTY VET MAKEUP, SALON ASSISTANT AND BEAUTY
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Diplomas and Advanced Certificates in Beauty, Cosmetic Nursing, Stage Makeup.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Nursing, Dermal Studies.
Employment in areas such as: Barbering, Hairstylist, Beautician, Makeup Artist, Stage Makeup Artist, Retail, Specialist Makeup Artist, Nail Technician, Spa Therapist, Day Spa Management, VET Trainer.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Apprenticeship courses in Automotive Mechanical, Panel Beating, Spray Painting.
Employment in areas such as: Mechanics, Panel Beater, Automotive Electrician, Service Manager, VET Auto Teacher.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Building Design, Airconditioning, Solar, Bricklaying, Paving, Painting, Tiling and Electrical, Shopfitting.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Project Management, Business and Design
Employment in areas such as: Carpentry, Electrician, Plumber, Appliance Technician, Bricklayer, General Labourer, Shop Fitter and Project Manager, VET Teacher.
THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:
TAFE studies such as: Veterinary Nursing, Dog Grooming, Captive Animal Care, Floristry, Conservation & Land Management, Landscape Construction, Animal Shelter Management.
And a possibilty in the future:
University studies such as: Conservation and Land Management, Architectural Garden Design.
Employment in areas such as: Veterinary Nursing, Dog Groomer, Pet Shop Manager, Retail, Sales, Farm Hand, Animal Breeder, Nursery Sales,Landscape Gardener, Horticulturalist, Florist, VET Teacher.
1 What are your career interests?
2 What further study is needed to do this? (TAFE /or perhaps University courses after qualification completed)
3
Fill in online subject choices: VCE VM Program
VET Course First Choice
VET Course Second Choice
Location for VET Course First Choice
Location for VET Course Second Choice
Create a Unique Student Identifier (USI) at www.usi.gov.au
4 Complete the VCE VM Application Form and submit to the Joseph Centre
Should you have further questions about courses after reading this course guide, you may contact either your child’s subject teachers or the relevant Instructional Leader, as listed below.
Applied Learning Ms Caitlin Mackay Caitlin.Mackay@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Learning Diversity Ms Emma Wray Emma.Wray@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Careers and Pathways Coordinator Mrs Elena Flodstrom Elena.Flodstrom@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Careers and Pathways Advisers Ms Theresa Lochery Theresa.Lochery@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Mrs Naomi Pernar Naomi.Pernar@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Head of House Chisholm Ms Gill Coyle Gill.Coyle@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Head of House Knox Mr Rodney Diaz Rodney.Diaz@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Head of House MacKillop Mr Joshua Cowan Joshua.Cowan@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Head of House Mannix Ms Antigone Kappas Antigone.kappas@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Head of House McAuley Ms Gabriella Spano Gabby.Spano@nazareth.vic.edu.au
Head of House McCormack Ms Hayley McMillan Hayley.Mcmillan@nazareth.vic.edu.au
SOURCE OF INFORMATION
LOCATION/CONTACT
Course and careers information websites Nazareth College Careers: www.nazarethcollegecareers.com
My Future – Australia’s Careers Information Service: www.myfuture.edu.au
Youth Central link: www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au
Job and Careers Guides www.goodcareersguide.com.au www.education.gov.au (Follow the Schooling and Getting ready for work pages)
Open Days – University & TAFE See Newsletter and social media for details
Careers Staff, Applied Learning Coordinator, Heads of House, Learning Area Leaders and Subject Teachers
Reference Books (including Handbooks and Course Guides)
Careers Centre in the Joseph Centre Various offices
Careers Centre
TAFE (Technical and Further Education) TAFE handbooks in the Joseph Centre
TAFE Courseline: 131 823 and www.tafe.vic.gov.au
Holmesglen: www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Box Hill: www.bhtafe.edu.au
Chisholm: www.chisholm.vic.edu.au
Swinburne: www.swinburne.edu.au
Federation: www.federation.edu.au
Kangan Institute: www.kangan.edu.au
Melbourne Polytechnic: www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
TAFE Gippsland: www.tafegippsland.edu.au
Victoria Uni Polytechnic: vupolytechnic.edu.au
William Angliss: www.angliss.edu.au
University websites Monash University: www.monash.edu.au
University of Melbourne: www.unimelb.edu.au
RMIT: www.rmit.edu.au
Victoria University: www.vu.edu.au
Australian Catholic University: www.acu.edu.au
Deakin University: www.deakin.edu.au
Swinburne: www.swinburne.edu.au
Federation: www.federation.edu.au
Latrobe: www.latrobe.edu.au
Prerequisites Guide on VTAC qrco.de/vtac_prerequisites VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre) “Where to Now” booklet on VCAA website qrco.de/wheretonow www.vtac.edu.au
VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
VCAA GET VET Guides qrco.de/getvet
