Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The College offers a number of opportunities for students to undertake VET courses as part of their study program. Nazareth offers VET courses in many different fields of study in Years 11 and 12.
Benefits of VET:
- Provide credits for both VCE and VCAL courses
- TAFE Certificates
- Commence TAFE training in areas such as trade pre-apprenticeship courses while still in school
- Experience applied learning in an adult learning environment
VET courses are offered to senior students in a range of fields including Building and Construction, Business, Electrotechnology, Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Multimedia, Sport and Recreation, Event Management and Community Services. These are provided at various RTO’s including Chisholm Institute, Holmesglen and Swinburne.
We are fortunate to partner with four other local schools in the DREAM Trade Training Centre at Chisholm Institute in Dandenong. This $7.5 million modern facility delivers a range of trades courses including “taster” programs to interested students. One of the most popular programs offered at the centre is a Taster Day for Year 9 students in Term 2 or Term 3.
Certificate III in Music Performance and Certificate II in Dance
At Nazareth College we are proud offer a Certificate III in Music Performance and Certificate II in Dance so we can benefit from our state of the art facilities in the Performing Arts Centre and students can remain on campus. These two Certificates are offered to students both at the College and from other local schools and is taught by our staff who have undertaken Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This has added a different dimension to our Performing Arts program and to our VET offerings. This program offers eligible Year 11 and 12 students interested in Music and Dance the opportunity to develop their musicianship and stagecraft skills in a dedicated performance auditorium. Students learn to develop their stage persona and focus on developing knowledge and skills so that they can perform with confidence at a wide array of internal and external public concerts.
Applicants need to have a strong interest in developing their skills on a particular instrument (including voice) or various styles of Dance and are encouraged to explore their creative inclinations in both group and/or solo performance.
Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocational Major (VCE VM)
The Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major is a two year program offered at Year 11 and 12.
The qualification provides flexible entry and exit points for a range of student abilities and interests, and offer a clear progression for skills, knowledge and attitudinal development.
In 2023 as the certificate phases in, Year 11 students will be enrolled in VCE-VM while Year 12 students will complete their VM.
Further information is available in the VCE Vocational Major Guide on the Nazareth College website under Subject Selection.
Careers
The College understands the importance of supporting students in the development of their career plans as they move towards the completion of their secondary schooling. We aim to achieve this by starting to familiarise students from Year 9 on as to the broad education options they will have open to them, and the level of support increases as students’ move on to the senior school. Some examples of what is offered to students include:-
- The employment of a qualified Careers Counsellor who provides advice to all senior students about future pathways and course selections in groups and on a one to one basis
- Providing vital information to students through briefings, careers activities, a fortnightly careers publication and excursions to universities and trade days
- Guest speakers from outside the College including tertiary institutions and other education providers
- Assistance with applying for further education or training and post school options.
Contact Nazareth
For course and admission enquiries, please contact the course information line.
(+613) 9795 8100
enrol@nazareth.vic.edu.au
