WHAT IS THE VCE?Victorian Certificate of

Education- A certificate which recognizes the successful completion of your

secondary education.

- Usually undertaken in Years 11 & 12- Highly regarded qualification.

- A valuable pathway to further study at University, TAFE and the world of work.

- Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) is responsible for VCE delivery in Victoria.

STUDIES AND UNITS

A VCE program is the set of subjects, or studies, undertaken.

Studies usually consist of 4 semester length units:

- Units 1 & 2 – Year 11 level: May be taken as single units.

- Units 3 & 4 – Year 12 level: Must be taken as a sequence.

STUDIES AND UNITS

A VCE program is the set of subjects, or studies, undertaken.

CAE

Time to refer to the pamphlet.

VCE in the city.

TYPICAL SECONDARY COLLEGE

Year 11 - Twelve units

Year 12 – Ten units

Must include:

- English 4 units from English 1 – 4 (or ESL)

- Foundation English 1 & 2

- Literature 1 – 4

- English Language 1 – 4

3 sequences of Level 3 & 4 studies, in addition to English

There are no prerequisites for Year 11 subjects.

ASSESSMENT

To pass a unit (Units 1 – 4): Learning outcomes are set by VCAA.

Students must demonstrate achievements of outcomes.

School decision -> Reported to VCAA.

“S” satisfactory “N” not satisfactory.

Need at least 16 “S” results over 2 years, including 8 from year 12.

GRADED ASSESSMENT

Units 1 & 2:

Assessment tasks are set by the school (SACs).

Grades are usually reported on school reports which are issued at the end of each semester.

Units 3 & 4:

Usually 2 per outcome graded assessments per study.

Some SACs are set by the school and marks are forwarded to VCAA.

All studies have 1 or 2 external examinations. These are set and assessed by VCAA.

WHERE CAN THE VCE TAKE ME?

For each subject at Year 12, a study score is calculated.

Your ATAR* is developed using your study scores.

The ATAR is used as a primary source of selection in approximately 50% of courses.

Other course selection authorities use a variety of criteria that may include the ATAR.

VCAL

An alternative to the VCE.

Combines literacy and numeracy with personal development, work related skills and industry specific skills.

Time to refer to the handout, “VCAL in the city”.

IS YEAR 11 ANY DIFFERENT TO YEAR 10

Differences:

Strict adherence to policies

VCAA invests responsibility in schools

Due dates

Attendance policy

SACs and work requirements