Get inspired with these programme examples
These are intended as a guide to assist students and families to build courses that will support students towards achieving their learning goals.
Settling upon what you’re good at or really enjoy doing is only the first part of planning your journey into a career. Next you need a programme of study that gets you moving in the right direction.
These examples are a guide to support you in achieving your learning goals but, remember, your Careers Counsellor will be able to help you with your specific subject selection.
Further information can also be found on the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority website www.vcaa.vic.gov.au.
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VCE PathwayThese are groups of suggested subjects to consider
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Studio Arts, Visual Communication & Design, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| Complementary Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods, VCAL Numeracy), Product Design & Technology, VET Interactive Digital Media, VET Dance, VET Music |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Interactive Digital Media, VET Dance, VET Music |
Source: Canberra Contemporary Art Space
Biography: Dan Elbourne – Ceramic Artist
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods, VCAL Numeracy), Visual Communication & Design |
| Complementary Studies |
VET Building and Construction, Product Design & Technology, Visual Communication & Design, Business Management, Informatics |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Building and Constuction, VET Engineering Studies, VET Business |
Richard Wilkinson. Source: Australian Apprenticeships Website
Biography: Richard Wilkinson – Carpenter
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods), Legal Studies, Business Management, Informatics |
| Complementary Studies |
VET Business, VET Information Technology, VET Multimedia, VCE / VET Business Administration |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Business, VET Information Technology, VET Multimedia, |
Henry Terry. Source: MyFutures Website
Biography: Henry Terry – Farmer and Entrepreneur
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods), Health and Human Development, Physical Education, Psychology |
| Complementary Studies |
VET Health, VET Small Business, VET Hairdressing |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Health, VET Beauty, VET Small Business, VET Hairdressing, VET Retail Makeup and Skincare |
Sara Burke. Source: Australian Apprenticeships website.
Biography: Sara Burke – Hairdresser
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Health and Human Development, Psychology,, Biology |
| Complementary Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods), VET Health, VET Community Services, |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Health, VET Children’s Services, VET Community Services |
Marquis Hepburn. Source: MyFutures website.
Biography: Marcquis Hepburn – Early Childhood Educator
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods), Food Studies, Health and Human Development |
| Complementary Studies |
VET Hositality, VET Business, Business Management, Biology |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Hospitality, VET Business |
Colin Wilson. Source: reinventourcareer.com.au
Biography: Colin Wilson – Chef
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
History, Geography, Psychology |
| Complementary Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods), Business Management, Legal Studies |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Justice |
Biography: Michael McCagh – Lawyer
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods, VCAL Numeracy), Health and Human Development |
| Complementary Studies |
VET Sport and Recreation, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Informatics |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Sport and Recreation |
Lauren Burns. Source: laurenburns.com.au
Biography: Lauren Burns – Natural Therapist
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods, VCAL Numeracy), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology |
| Complementary Studies |
Health and Human Development, VET Laboratory Skills |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Health, VET Laboratory Skills |
Jane Alia. Source: MyFutures website.
Biography: Jane Alia – Dental Assistant
Link to a biography in the myfutures webpage
These are groups of suggested subjects to consider
VCE Pathway
| English Group | English |
| Recommended Studies |
Mathematics (General, Methods, VCAL Numeracy), Product Design & Technology, Studio Arts, Visual Communication & Design, |
| Complementary Studies |
VET Applied Fashion and Technology, VET Business Administration, VET Interactive Digital Media |
VCAL Pathway
| VCAL | VCAL Literacy, VCAL Numeracy, VCAL Personal Development Skills, VCAL Work Related Skills |
| VET Options | VET Applied Fashion and Technology, VET Business Administration, VET Interactive Digital Media |
Nazdar Polos
Fashion Designer
Biography: Nazdar Polos
Link to biography in the myfutures webpage