Pathways

Preparing students for life beyond school

Our Senior Secondary Program offers students two distinct pathways, supporting each student to prepare for life beyond school.

Through practical learning, work placements and individualised support, students build independence, confidence and work-related skills for their future.

VPC

The Victorian Pathways Certificate

Flexible, accredited secondary certificate with a focus on applied learning, literacy, numeracy, work-related skills and personal development.

ASDAN

Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network

A flexible transition program focused on independent living, personal, social and entry-level work skills.

Key features of the Naranga Pathways Program

Students are supported through practical, future-focused learning experiences that help build confidence, independence and work-related skills.

Work-related skills

Students develop employability skills that support future learning, training and work options.

Work placements

Students gain hands-on experience in real workplace settings.

VET opportunities

Students may access Vocational Education and Training programs aligned with their interests.

SBAT pathway

Students who show commitment, reliability and a strong work ethic may explore a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship.

ASDAN

Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network

This transition program focuses on a framework of activities through which independent living, personal, social and work-related skills are developed.

 

The program has a focus on:

  • Strengthening vocational learning
  • Highly engaging tasks and student focused learning
  • Developing entry level work skills

The program provides flexibility that can meet the needs of a wide ability range. Students create a portfolio of evidence and work towards a Bronze and Silver Award. ASDAN aligns with the VPC.

VPC

The Victorian Pathways Certificate

  • Is an inclusive and flexible certificate. It offers an engaging curriculum with a focus on students developing work-related skills and capabilities.
  • Provides opportunities for learning and skill development through activities that are structured and sequential in their learning outcomes.
  • VPC is an accredited secondary certificate.
  • Units include Numeracy, Literacy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills. It also includes an Applied Learning component.