Placements in Work-Related Skills

VCE Vocational Major Work-Related Skills (WRS) examines a range of skills, knowledge and capabilities relevant to achieving individual career and educational goals. Students will develop a broad understanding of workplace environments and the future of work and education, in order to engage in theoretical and practical planning and decision-making for a successful transition to their desired pathway.

The study considers four key areas: the future of work; workplace skills and capabilities; industrial relations and the workplace environment and practice; and the development of a personal portfolio.

Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained from this study in the classroom environment and through Structured Workplace Learning (SWL).

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) must constitute a minimum of 20 hours in each of Units 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Appropriate Placement Settings:

• in a private enterprise or public sector workplace
• in community-based workplaces
• through part-time or casual work out of school hours
• through on-the-job training as part of a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.

What is structured Workplace Learning?

Structured Workplace Learning offers students a chance to gain practical experience while they learn. It’s a way to:

• Combine hands-on experience at real workplaces with their VET studies. These VET courses are part of their VCE or VCE Vocational Major.
• Take part in work placements that match their applied learning program within the VCE Vocational Major.
• Show how they use their job-related skills as part of their VCE Industry and Enterprise studies.

By joining Structured Workplace Learning, students can:

• Improve their skills.
• Put what they’ve learned in class to real use.
• Get assessed on the things they’ve learned.
• Achieve certain learning goals.
• Open doors to better job opportunities.

Structured Workplace Learning Arrangement Form

This Structured workplace learning arrangement form (PDF) must be completed and signed before the structured workplace learning commences. It must be signed by:

• the employer
• the student
• the parent/guardian of the student – if the student is under 18 years of age
• the principal or acting principal – this authority cannot be delegated to an assistant principal or other member of staff.

The principal must ensure a copy of the signed arrangement form is provided to each party. The principal should retain the original copy.

Variations or amendments to the arrangement form may only be made in writing and must be signed by the employer, student, parent/guardian (if the student is under 18 years of age) and the principal.

Work Experience Travel and Accomodation Form

The Work experience travel and accommodation form (PDF) must be used:

• if it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement, including travel to or from the workplace
• if the student is required to stay in accommodation other than their normal place of residence while undertaking work experience.

This form must be signed:

• for travel – by both the employer and the parent/guardian, or the student if they are aged 18 years or over
• for accommodation – by the parent/guardian, or the student if they are aged 18 years or over.

Exams in the VCE Vocational Major

Students will be expected to complete internal exams (end of Unit 1/2, Year 10/11 exams) for:

• VCE VM Literacy
• VCE VM Numeracy

NOTE: These exams are online using the program BKSB (Basic Key Skill Builder), which students are familiar with as they use it during class time.

Students will also be expected to complete a mock interview during the internal exam period (end of Unit 1/2, Year 10/11 exams).

VCE VM Work-Related Skills

The following subjects do not have any external exams (end of Unit 3/4, Year 12 exams):

• VCE VM Literacy
• VCE VM Numeracy
• VCE VM Work-Related Skills
• VCE VM Personal Development Skills

The only external exam required of all VCE VM students is the General Achievement Test.
This is for students studying a Unit 3/4 subject (Year 12 equivalent). The exam is held in June each year.
For more information please see:

Some VCE VM students may be required to sit external exams for their VCE or VCE VET electives.
Eg. Unit 3/4 Hospitality (Cookery) has an exam at the end of the year.

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We wish to inform you of an incident that occurred outside the school grounds this afternoon. The police have been notified and are currently speaking with the member of the public involved. The school has provided CCTV footage to assist with their investigation. Please be assured that the safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority.

If any student has been affected by this incident and wishes to speak with someone at the school, please contact us through the main school phone number 0260 437 500.

Thank you for your support.

David Whitehead
Campus Principal
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A School Based Traineeship for Aurora means she can make a great start on her vocational studies
whilst still completing school, she will also be supported by Sloane WSSC Careers Advisor, Shane HeadStart SBAT program and Pippa Maddocks from MAS National, ensuring a wrap around support structure for SBAT students. Employer Natasha said it has been so wonderful to watch Aurora grow into being the educator. She is a natural with the children in her care. Aurora said her confidence has grown so much in this role. Pippa from MAS National said that the Head Start model provides great opportunities for future pathway opportunities in a supportive environment .

We are very proud of Aurora for exploring this pathway in a growing industry , we thank Natasha , the Cubby House Early Learning and Care Centre team for being an inclusive and a passionate work place for all the students they host.

For information on School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT’s), please contact Head Start Coordinator, Shane Crispin shane.crispin@education.vic.gov.au

The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Careers in Industry Expo is being held in the school stadium, on August 14th 2025. The expo aims to connect students and industry in our local region, as well as the chance to see what opportunities are available to them, whether it be their first casual job, traineeships, apprenticeships or further education.

Highlights from our 2024 event

Register your interest to exhibit

We would love to have your business or organisation at our 2025 Careers in Industry Expo. To ensure your free stall is reserved for you, please register your interest using the form linked below.

Sponsorship package

To support our 2025 event, we are offering a $300 sponsorship package, this includes a range of opportunities to promote your business to attendees. The sponsorship package features your business on the event posters, digital promotional material, social media posts, video and the ‘big screen’ at the event.

The package includes:

• Featured on the event poster.
• Sponsorship poster displayed around the venue.
• Mentioned/tagged in social media posts promoting the event.
• Logo and business name displayed on printed venue maps distributed to attendees.
• Logo and business name displayed on the digital signage at the venue.

Click here to download our sponsorship package.
Please contact the Careers in Industry Expo event organising committee to register your interest. CareerExpo@wssc.vic.edu.au

The Victorian Government is making life that little bit easier for families by providing a one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. This support will help cover the cost of school uniforms, textbooks, and school activities like camps, excursions and sports. The School Saving Bonus is in addition to existing and continuing means-tested supports for Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and the Affordable School Uniforms Program.

The School Saving Bonus will be provided to schools and families in Term 4, 2024.

Who receives the School Saving Bonus

The School Saving Bonus is available for parents and carers of all Victorian government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025, except for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.

Actions for parents and carers

Parents and carers of children who meet the School Saving Bonus eligibility above are required to do the following by Friday 18 October 2024:

Complete enrolment
If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025 ie: WMYC to WSSC, please complete and send back the 2025 WSSC Enrolment paperwork.

Check your contact information
Ensure your contact information is up to date you need to make sure your phone number and email address are correct. Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email. The Department of Education will email you twice:

• In October, to verify your email address
• In November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus

Accessing the $400 School Saving Bonus

You do not need to apply for the School Saving Bonus.
The Department of Education will email you in November 2024 with your $400 School Saving Bonus. You will be able to access it via an online system.
You can decide how to best use the School Saving Bonus for your family’s needs. You can choose how to allocate the $400 in the online system.

The bonus can be used towards 2025 school costs, which may include:

• camps, trips, excursions and incursions
• swimming and sporting programs
• outdoor education programs
• graduations
• school uniforms
• textbooks

The bonus can be used at your school’s approved textbook or uniform suppliers either in-store or online, or through State Schools’ Relief. The list of suppliers may include a school uniform or bookshop. Any amount that you choose to allocate to textbooks and uniforms will be valid until 30 June 2025. It will then transfer to your child’s school account for future activities.

Funds will roll over for use in future years if it is not all spent in 2025.

Families with more than one eligible child

Families who have more than one child at the same school can combine their School Saving Bonus payments to use on one child, or for a specific activity. So, for example, a family with 3 children who are all government school students would receive support to the value of $1,200 and choose how they spend those funds. The School Saving Bonus cannot be combined across different schools.

More information

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus visit . Translated information will also be available on the School Saving Bonus website in the next few weeks.

The NESPA team contributed with WSSC Visual Communication and Art works (Luis Duncan and Catherine McDougal) as well as a preview of Wodonga Middle Years production ‘Fight With All Your Might the Zombies of Tonight (Kye Richardson and Luke Harmen), Felltimber Rock band (Scott Shirley), WSSC’s production Firebringer (Lynette Campbell), WSSC Big Band (Lisa Bektash, Julie Taylor and Trevor Cooper), and Huon’s Guitar Ensemble (Paddy Cautela). All the Federation Primary Schools performances and Visual Art works were also on show. The performances would not have been possible without the support of Keith Miles and his VET Sound Production students who ran the sound and light desk for all the performances across the week.

• Year 9 to 10 information sessions
• Interactive subject displays
• Speak with teachers and current students
• Learn how to get the most out of your year 11 and 12 schooling

Current students

The purpose of this night is to provide valuable information to support your child’s pathway through the VCE. While the College has several information sessions running on the night, we highly recommend current year 10 and 11 students and families attend ‘Career Conversations’, and ‘Accessing VCE Resources’.

Enrolments

Looking to start your senior secondary education? Enquire to enrol at our College by .

Event Program

Join us for a range of information sessions and opportunities to speak with staff and current students about the opportunities available at our College.

Subject Displays & Information

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has the broadest range of subjects in the region. Come along to WSSC ‘On Show’ and see these subjects on display. You will be able to access additional information and speak with the subject specialists at the College. Current and previous students will be available to talk about their experience of the subject and future pathways.

College Tours

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has outstanding teaching and learning facilities. The best way to see and experience these facilities is to participate in a personalised College tour. While touring the College, you will also be able to appreciate the supportive and aspirational culture of the Senior College. A tour is also an excellent opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the College.

Year 10 Information Session

This session will provide excellent information on the following:

• Senior College philosophy
• Benefits of a later years focus
• 3-year VCE Model
• New Senior School Certificate VCE
• Workplace opportunities

Understanding the VCE: Many Talents, One VCE

Would you like to know more about the certificate your child is currently completing? Attend this session to learn about the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). This will include what your child is required to complete to receive their certificate and the pathways that might follow.

This session will cover the course structure at WSSC where VCE and VCE VM is completed over 3 years. It will also include some information about the VET certificates on offer at WSSC through the VCE and VCE VM.

Supporting Health & Wellbeing

Our school wellbeing team will provide you with some practical strategies for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your child.

African Workshop

This workshop will be translated in Swahili.

1. Ziara ya Chuo ‘’Pamoja na Nelson na Grace’’ (‘College Tour’ with Nelson and Grace)
2. Kusaidia afya ya akili na ustawi yam toto wako. (‘Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of your child’)

Career Conversations

Learn the art of having a ‘Career Conversation’ at home. This session will give you the tools and resources you need to learn the very important skill of talking about post-school options. This session is great for students and parents/carers!

Accessing VCE Study Resources

There are a wide variety of free educational resources available to our students. This session will give you an overview of these resources, how and when they can be accessed, and how they can help students to achieve their full academic potential without any additional financial outlay.

Parent Carer Forum

We highly value your opinion and strive to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for your children. To help us understand your perspective and gather your valuable feedback please attend our Parent/Carer Forum to have a conversation with us.

Please use this link to access our survey:
Our school PIN is: 981224

Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behavior, and student engagement. The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation.
Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday 29 July to Friday 30 August 2024.

All families are invited to participate in the survey.
The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

The online survey will be available in English and 10 other languages including Arabic, Greek, Hakha Chin, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Resources are also available in additional languages to assist parents / caregivers / guardians who speak a language other than English at home. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, or the school directly for survey guides in your language.

Please contact the College if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the 2024 Opinion Survey.

Please use this link to access our survey:
Our school PIN is: 981224