At Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College there are two types of courses offered to students. Students need to choose one of the following courses:
1. Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
2. Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
During the last two years at MSJ students usually study a minimum of 22 VCE units.
Of the 22 units at MSJ, students must select:
1. At least four sequential units from the group of English Studies:
English 1 & 2, English 3 & 4, English Language 1 & 2, English Language 3 & 4, Literature 1 & 2, Literature 3 & 4
2. Religion:
Religion and Society 1 & 2, Religion and Society 3 & 4, Text and Traditions 1 & 2, Text and Traditions 3 & 4, Religion in Art, Music or MInistry.
| English | Mathematics | Humanities | Science | Religious Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | General Mathematics | Global Politics | Biology | Religion and Society |
| English Language | Specialsist Mathematics | Accounting | Chemistry | Texts and Traditions |
| English Literature | Mathematical Methods | Business Management | Environmental Science | Religion and Society (Art) |
| English as a second language or dialect | Foundation Mathematics | Business VET | Psychology | |
| VCAL Literacy | VCAL Numeracy | History – 20th Century | Physics | |
| Legal Studies |
| LOTE | Health and P.E. | Technology | Visual Arts | Performing Arts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | Health and Human Development | Food Technology | Studio Arts | Drama |
| Italian | Physical Education | Product Design Technology | Media Studies | Music Performance |
| Japanese | Outdoor Education | Information Technology | Visual Communication and Design | Music Industry (VCE/VET) |
| VCAL Personal Development | Computing |
* Classes will run provided adequate student interest.
| English | Mathematics | Humanities | Science | Religious Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Further Mathematics | Australian Global Politics | Biology | Religion and Society |
| English Language | Mathematical Methods | Accounting | Chemistry | Texts and Traditions |
| English Literature | Specialist Mathematics | Business Management | Physics | |
| History – Revolutions | Psychology | |||
| Legal Studies | ||||
| LOTE | Health and P.E. | Technology | Visual Arts | Performing Arts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | Health and Human Development | Food Technology | Studio Arts | Drama |
| Italian | Physical Education | Product Design Technology | Media Studies | Music Performance |
| Japanese | Information Technology | Visual Communication and Design | Music Industry (VET) |
* Classes will run provided adequate student interest.
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning at Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College is offered and accredited to the senior level. The timetable is structured to enable VCAL students to satisfy the Industry Specific strand through their VET training and related employment off campus on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students undertake VET training through a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation for School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
The VCAL’s flexibility enables students to undertake a study program that suits their interests and learning needs. The four compulsory VCAL strands include:
1. Literacy and Numeracy Skills
2. Industry Specific Skills
3. Work Related Skills
4. Personal Development Skills.
VET studies may be undertaken within a regular VCE programme, as part of a VCAL programme or as part of a School Based Apprenticeship.
Year 11 and 12 students have access to VET studies including: