VCE

The VCE is an integral part of Years 10, 11 and 12. In Year 10 students have the opportunity to complete two VCE units depending on their interests and abilities. For Years 11 and 12 the structure and aims remain the same. Each of the studies are made up of four units. Each unit deals with specific content and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes. Each outcome is described in terms of the key knowledge and skills which students are required to demonstrate. The VCE provides a single certificate, which allows students to progress to employment or tertiary studies.

The VCE has divided knowledge into broad areas called Key Learning Areas. Within each area there is a range of studies intended to provide comprehensive coverage of the field. Each study (subject) is divided into half year (semester) Units involving class work and homework. Units 1 and 2 approximate Year 11 level of difficulty, while Units 3 and 4 approximate Year 12 level of difficulty.

Each Unit of Study has a course developed around the notion of Unit Outcomes, which must be achieved for Satisfactory Completion of the Unit. Achievement of the Unit Outcomes is based on the teacher's assessment of the student's performance on assessment tasks designated for the Unit. In Units 1 and 2, the instruments for assessment are Outcomes, as specified by Heads of Department, based on guidelines from the study design. In Units 3 and 4, the instruments of assessment are School-Assessed Coursework (SACs) and School-Assessed Tasks (SATs). Results of the SACs and results of the SATs will be reported by the VCAA as grades A+, -> E, UG. Students must demonstrate that they have achieved the Outcomes and not just completed the set work.