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VCE Frequently Asked Questions - Teachers

Information for Teachers about VCE

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How can I find the current accreditation status of VCE studies?

The accreditation period for each VCE study is provided in its study design and on the study specific webpage, which you can access via the VCE Studies index page. Where an accreditation period has been extended, the revised date will be posted on the relevant VCE study page

A summary of the accreditation status of all VCE studies is also available on page 9 of the February 2009 VCAA Bulletin (PDF - 618KB).

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How can I obtain VCE Study Designs?

New study designs are sent out to all VCE providers.

Study Designs for the current accreditation period of the VCE Study are available online from each of the VCE Study pages on this website.

The Study Designs for revised studies will be published online at the same time as printed copies are sent to schools.

You can buy the latest printed versions of Study Designs from Information Victoria.

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How can I obtain Assessment Handbooks for VCE studies?

Each time a study is revised and accredited the VCAA will publish an online version of the Assessment Handbook for the study.

Assessment Handbooks are no longer distributed in hard copy. Teachers should check the VCAA website for the latest version of each Assessment Handbook.

Visit the individual VCE Study pages to find recent updates to coursework material.

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How can I obtain other VCE publications?

The VCAA publications Where To Now? and Return to Study are available in hard copy from:

Or read the publications online:

• Where To Now? and
• Return to Study

Printed versions of VCE Study Designs and the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook are available for purchase from Information Victoria.

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I would like to become an exam marker/assessor. How can I apply?

The VCAA is now processing all sessional staff applications and appointments through our online Sessional Staff Management System (SSMS).

If you are not registered to use SSMS, you will need to register on the system. To do so, send an email to assessment.administration.vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au to get a Logon ID and password.

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Can my school use VCAA material in our publications?

Teachers and schools can copy a limited amount of material free for education purposes only.

For other uses of the material (e.g. for commercial purposes), read the VCAA’s Copyright Policy.

To request permission to use VCAA material, complete the Copyright Request form (PDF - 11KB). A fee will usually apply for any commercial application

For further information contact:

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Further information

• Acronyms and terms are defined in the VCAA Acronyms and Glossary
• Where to Now? - an online Guide to the VCE, VCAL and Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

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