Curriculum
Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)
Plenty River College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering the Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM). This two-year applied learning program within the VCE gives students the flexibility to pursue their interests and develop essential skills for further education, work, and life.
The VCE VM prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways), or directly into the workforce.
The purpose of the VCE VM at Plenty River College is to:
Equip students with the skills, knowledge, values, and capabilities to be active and informed citizens, lifelong learners, and confident, creative individuals.
Provide real-world workplace experiences to help students make informed decisions about their next steps.
Studies in the VCE VM are aligned to Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Plenty River College offers the following VCE VM units:
VM Literacy
VM Numeracy
VM Personal Development Skills
VM Work Related Skills
Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)
The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive Year 11 and 12 certificate, designed for students who benefit from a more individualised and flexible approach in their final years of secondary schooling. For some students, the VPC is a meaningful endpoint; for others, it can be a stepping stone to further learning or training.
The VPC provides a rich curriculum and strong support for students to develop the skills, knowledge, and qualities they need for success in personal, workplace, and civic life.
The VPC is an accredited ‘foundation secondary qualification’ under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006, aligned with Level 1 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
While the VPC is not a senior secondary qualification, it offers a pathway to the VCE, VCE VM, or VET certificates. VPC units do not provide credit towards the VCE or VCE VM.
Plenty River College offers the following VPC units:
VPC Literacy
VPC Numeracy
VPC Personal Development Skills
VPC Work Related Skills
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Plenty River College delivers VET as a key part of our senior secondary programs.
All VCE VM students at Plenty River College complete a VET program as part of their studies. VPC students are also encouraged to participate in VET to build practical skills and enhance employability.
Our featured VET program is the nationally recognised Certificate II in Community Services.
This qualification provides students with:
Valuable workplace experience and industry-specific knowledge
Practical skills for employment in community-focused roles
A pathway to further VET qualifications, traineeships, apprenticeships, or direct employment
Certificate II in Community Services is delivered by Plenty River College in partnership with industry, ensuring our students gain real-world, hands-on learning experiences.