The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)

  • The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive, flexible option to complete Secondary Education studies.
  • It’s designed for students who, for various reasons, aren’t able or ready to complete the VCE or VCE VM.
  • The VPC is normally completed in Year 11 and 12, but it can be started earlier or be finished over a period longer than two years. Students can work out the best time for you to start and finish the VPC with their school.
  • The coursework is delivered at a more accessible level than the VCE and VCE VM. Teachers assess progress through classroom activities.
  • The VPC is recommended to meet the needs of a specific student, decided in partnership with the student, parent and the school.

Pathways from the VPC

The VPC will helps prepare for:

  • VCE and VCE VM
  • Entry-level VET, which could be at TAFE
  • Going straight into the workforce
  • An apprenticeship or traineeship.



This information is sourced from: vic.gov.auhttps://www.vic.gov.au/about-the-victorian-pathways-certificate
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