Career Support for Years 7-9
Students in Years 9-12 have access to a Career Action plan, reviewed periodically to support them in choosing subjects, a career pathway, structured workplace learning, and then ultimately university courses/apprenticeships/ traineeships. Support is given specifically in Year 10 in Pathways classes to help students select VCE & VCE VM units for the following year, undertake industry visits, when possible, complete resumes and undertake mock interviews and complete activities on Financial Literacy. Year 9 students also complete the Morrisby Assessment and Profiling. Students have exposure to several university visits throughout the year, both excursions and incursions including attending the Annual Western Victorian Careers Expo at the Longerenong Events Centre.
Structured Workplace Learning
Structured Workplace Learning is offered to students starting in Year 1 as a Work Experience placement and then through Year 11 & 12 through their VM/VPC program. There are three options offered to students to complete Workplace Learning depending on the VCE/VM/VPC/VET Program that they are completing at Year 10-12. DET Policy Guidelines must be adhered to for each Workplace Learning Option prior, during, and following the period of Work Placement.
Work Experience
Work Experience is offered for Year 10, 11 & 12 students. Work Experience information on why, how and where of Work Experience is available for parents and students. All students will be expected to complete a week of Work Experience in Year 10 at a designated time during the year and another placement where possible in the holidays.
Work Placement
As part of the students’ regular Year 1 0, 11 or 12 course or VPC course, there is an opportunity to participate in Work Placement one day a week in an area aligned with either their current VET course or their chosen career pathway. Work placement is a great way of exploring new career choices and building relationships with local employers. These opportunities can lead to future employment in the form of a School Based Apprenticeship or a job beyond Year 12!
School Based Apprenticeships
Students have the opportunity to undertake an Apprenticeship as part of their regular Year 10, 11 or 12 course or VCE VM course. We work closely with the Education Department’s Head Start program and representatives to guide students through their apprenticeships, including their workdays, training blocks and continuing their apprenticeships beyond their schooling.
If you require further information, please contact the Careers and Pathways Co-ordinator, Nicole Leach, at the College.
A variety of information is available from the office including:
• University Courses- course information, how to apply (VTAC etc.), pre-requisites etc.
• TAFE Courses
• VET Courses – available in Years 10, 11 & 12
• School-Based Apprenticeships – combining an apprenticeship with school, up to two days per week with an employer
• Subject selection for VCE & VCE Vocational Major (VM) in line with a chosen course
• Work Placement – required when completing a Vocational Major Victorian Pathways Certificate (VMPC) Course
• Work Experience-for Year 10, 11 & 12 students