The Enterprise Pathway is designed for students who are strongly motivated by entrepreneurship, business, or creative innovation and who seek a learning environment that aligns with their self-directed goals. These students may not find conventional schooling structures conducive to their aspirations, not because they lack ability, but because they seek greater autonomy, relevance, and practical application in the real world.
These students often demonstrate creativity, independence, and a future-focused mindset. They are not ‘non-compliant’ — they do not fit with traditional timetables, teacher-led instruction, or work that lacks authenticity. The Enterprise Pathway recognises and directs their energy, ambition, and ideas into a structured yet flexible learning journey.
Participation in the pathway is by application only. Students must demonstrate a genuine interest in business or entrepreneurship and display a level of independence appropriate for self-directed learning and flexible scheduling.
Applicants will be invited for an interview, where they will be asked to outline their vision for participation, current business ideas or interests, and how they plan to manage the pathway's expectations. A readiness rubric or mentor checklist may be used to support the process.
The Enterprise Pathway combines personalised learning flexibility with essential academic requirements, creating a hybrid model that values both student independence and educational accountability. Students will follow a blended timetable, participating in core mainstream classes while engaging in enterprise and vocational learning outside traditional schedules.
Academic Core
All participants will remain enrolled in and attend:
These subjects offer essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills foundational to entrepreneurial success and wider post-school options.
Enterprise and Vocational Learning
Alongside their academic core, students will complete a Certificate III in Business, delivered on-site through an external Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This component focuses on:
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Business planning and operations
- Financial literacy
- Marketing and communication
- Workplace technologies
This qualification will be delivered through a practical and flexible approach, where competencies are demonstrated through real-world enterprise work rather than traditional instruction followed by testing.
Students will not participate in formal lessons for each competency. Instead, as they develop their own businesses or entrepreneurial projects, the trainer will work alongside them to identify and record evidence demonstrating their achievement of the necessary skills and knowledge. This method ensures that learning is genuine, personalised, and closely aligned with student goals.
This model is ideal for self-directed learners and reflects how entrepreneurs develop skills in real-world settings—by doing, reflecting, and continually improving.
In addition to formal training, students will participate in:
- Independent project work (e.g. business development, product creation, marketing plans)
- Reflective journaling or digital portfolios to track progress
- Opportunities to connect with mentors, external trainers, or community experts as partnerships develop
Support and Mentoring
Students in the Enterprise Pathway will assume adult-level responsibilities while continuing to develop as adolescents. Therefore, layered and responsive support systems are essential to ensuring their success, well-being, and resilience throughout the journey.
Oversight and Pathway Leadership
The Enterprise Pathway will be overseen by a collaborative leadership team comprising:
- The Deputy Principal (pathway lead and case manager)
- The Guidance Officer (wellbeing and personal growth support)
- The College Principal (strategic oversight and quality assurance)
This team will coordinate enrolment, review progress, monitor student wellbeing, and ensure that the pathway continues to evolve in alignment with school values and student needs.
Wellbeing Support
Students will continue to access all existing school-based wellbeing supports, including:
- Guidance services
- Year Level Coordinators
- Support Teachers and Case Managers
Regular check-ins with mentors will provide an added layer of relational safety and accountability.
Entrepreneurial Coaching and Peer Mentorship
As the pathway grows, the College will seek to build connections with trusted entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals who can offer:
- Time to access targeted coaching
- Guest presentations
- Feedback on student ideas and projects
While external entrepreneurial coaching is currently under development, peer mentorship will be encouraged and facilitated, especially when senior students or alumni can share their lived experiences and advice.
Exit and Re-Entry Pathways
This pathway is designed to be aspirational, yet reversible. Students may opt to exit the Enterprise Pathway if they find it is no longer aligned with their goals, capacity, or readiness. However, given the flexible nature of the timetable and non-linear learning structure, transitions require thoughtful planning.
Voluntary Exit
Students who wish to leave the pathway must:
- Meet with the Deputy Principal and Guidance Officer to discuss their decision
- Complete a short reflective process and review their academic progress to date
- Acknowledge that due to the flexible subject progression, re-entry into mainstream Year 11/12 may impact their eligibility for a full QCE, depending on timing and subject completion
Mid-year Return to Mainstream
Reintegration is possible mid-year. However:
- Students must understand that QCE points may be reduced or require additional VET or short-course options to reach the 20-point minimum
- A transition plan will be developed, ensuring smooth re-entry into traditional subjects and learning routines
- The reintegration process will mirror the structure used in the school’s Acceleration Policy, including checkpoints, communication with all stakeholders, and individualised wellbeing
Approvals and Compliance
The Enterprise Pathway is governed by existing school processes, supplemented by additional documentation that reflects its unique structure.
QCAA and Flexible Delivery
This pathway is designed to function without requiring QCAA Flexible Learning Arrangements (FLA). All academic and vocational components fit within current senior schooling guidelines, including:
- English and Mathematics for general literacy/numeracy requirements
- A Certificate III qualification
- Drama and project-based learning enrich the General Capabilities and communication skills.
Learning Accounts and VET Tracking
Student Learning Accounts, QCE points, and VET progress will be monitored using the same systems applied to all students, under the supervision of the Head of Senior Schooling and the QCE Tracking Committee.
Consent and Documentation
Parental/carer consent is mandatory for participation in any of the following:
- Flexible attendance outside regular timetabled days
- External work placements, site visits, or operating business ventures
- Engagement with third-party trainers, entrepreneurs, or mentors
- Use of third-party platforms for portfolio development or enterprise promotion
All students and families will sign a Personalised Learning Agreement outlining expectations, structures, and support provisions.