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Notice to Schools 157 –
5 October 2022

VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate professional learning 

Principals/directors, VCE, VCAL and VET school leaders and teachers

We are delivering a range of professional learning opportunities in Term 4 to support the implementation of the VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) in 2023.

Applied learning in practice – additional face-to-face sessions

We are holding additional 'Applied learning in practice' workshops in Term 4. These face-to-face sessions bout 2023 VCE VM and VPC implementation are opportunities for teachers to:

  • understand the new study designs and advice for teachers publications
  • build capacity in applied learning approaches
  • develop student-centred and engaging projects connected to the real world and the community
  • network with teachers from similar schools

Registrations are open. You are encouraged to register early and please finalise your registration 14 days before the scheduled workshop.

Implementation webinars

Webinars to support the implementation of the VCE VM and VPC will run across Term 4, and will include:

  • VCE VM and VPC certificate overview
  • 2023 transitional credit arrangements
  • Flexible delivery policy
  • Learning from 2022 VCE VM and VPC pilot schools
  • Applied learning showcase

Register here for any of these sessions.

Professional learning platform

We have published new self-guided courses to support your preparation for the VCE VM and VPC. These courses include:

  • Pillars of applied learning
  • Applied learning in practice
  • Using the Numeracy problem solving cycle
  • Inspiring projects 

Access these courses and more at your own pace on the Professional Learning Platform.

Actions required

Principals/directors, please share this information with the relevant staff, and identify staff required to attend the ‘Applied learning in practice’ workshops and encourage them to register for these events.