Senior Pathways
At Marymede Catholic College, we offer a diverse range of senior pathways designed to support every student in achieving their personal goals and aspirations. Whether aiming for university, TAFE, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce, our programs provide the flexibility, guidance, and real-world experience students need to succeed.
We aim for all students to become independent learners, critical thinkers and discerning global citizens to enable them to experience success in the future.
In Years 11 and 12, Victorian Certificate of Education years, students can undertake studies in VCE, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Students in Year 10 also have the opportunity to accelerate their VCE studies in several Unit 1 & 2 subjects.
VCE Curriculum
At Marymede Catholic College, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects offered provides students with a broad range of subjects and a challenging academic program that prepares them for tertiary study and future careers. Our VCE students are encouraged to pursue areas of interest while developing the independence, resilience, and critical thinking skills needed for success beyond school.
We are proud of our tradition of academic excellence, reflected in the strong results and diverse achievements of our graduates across university and professional pathways.
All students are required to complete at least one Religious Education sequence:
All students are required to complete at least one English sequence:
| Lessons per cycle | |
| Wellbeing | 1 |
| English | 8 |
Religious Education *one semester or full year | 8 |
| Elective x 4 | 8 |
| Study Period (off campus) | 1 |
All students are required to complete school based Religious Education program, unless undertaking VCE Units 3 & 4 RE:
All students are required to complete at least one sequence of English:
VET Sport, Aquatics & Recreation
| Lessons per cycle | |
| Wellbeing | 1 |
| English | 8 |
| Religious Education (school based) | 3 |
| Elective x 4 | 8 |
| Study Period | 6 |
VCE-VM Curriculum
The VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM) is a two-year applied learning program within the VCE that empowers students to pursue their strengths and interests while developing essential skills for life beyond school. VCE-VM prepares students for apprenticeships, traineeships, further education, non-ATAR university pathways, or employment. Through hands-on learning and workplace experiences, students gain the confidence, knowledge, and capabilities to become active, informed citizens and lifelong learners.
*Students are on campus on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
| Lessons per cycle | |
| Literacy | 8 |
| Numeracy | 8 |
| Religious Education (school based) | 4 |
| Personal Development Skills | 5 |
| Work Related Skills | 4 |
| Wellbeing | 1 |
*Students are on campus on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
| Lessons per cycle | |
| Literacy | 7 |
| Numeracy | 7 |
| Religious Education (school based) | 3 |
| Personal Development Skills | 7 |
| Work Related Skills | 5 |
| Wellbeing | 1 |
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
VET programs allow students to gain nationally recognised qualifications while completing their VCE or VCE-VM. Delivered through practical, industry-based training, VET equips students with real-world skills in areas such as hospitality, music, IT, and more. VET units contribute to VCE completion and may also count toward a student’s ATAR, offering a valuable pathway to further study or employment.
Marymede Catholic College is part of a Northern hub of schools that share facilities to broaden students’ VET selection pathways. Some of our VET students travel to other schools for industry-specific facilities, and similarly, we have students who travel to our facilities.
Our Trade Skills Centre at the South Morang Campus boasts industry-specific facilities, allowing students to expand their skill set within the Building Construction/Carpentry, Furniture Making, and Metal Engineering industries and commence training toward industry pathways post-Secondary School. We offer classes in carpentry, building design, and engineering. It’s a state-of-the-art space for anyone wanting to obtain a trade qualification upon finishing school.
As our Doreen Campus evolves, our future Year 10-12 students across both Campuses will have access to additional facilities that will grow this Northern hub in additional VET Pathways. These may include Community service - Early childhood and care, Electrotechnology, Sport and Recreation, Plumbing, laboratory skills and information technologies.
Our dedicated Careers Department provides personalised guidance to help students explore their options and plan for the future. From Year 10 work experience to one-on-one counselling, students receive expert advice on VCE, VCE-VM, and VET pathways. The careers office offers access to university and TAFE resources, job guides, scholarship information, and more.
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