The VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a two-year applied learning program that’s part of the VCE. You will get skills for work and life and hands-on experience in one or more industries, finishing school with an employability edge.
Your teachers will assess your progress through a range of activities. Your only exam is the General Achievement Test (GAT) (Part A only).
The four VCE VM study areas use a different form of assessment to other VCE studies. The assessment is completed by your teacher in class, who’ll support you to achieve the requirements.
VCE VM subjects don’t receive a study score, so they won’t count towards an ATAR. The VCE VM is a great choice if you prefer to learn in a real-world environment and don’t need an ATAR.
Where the VCE VM can take you
The VCE VM will help you prepare for:
- an apprenticeship or traineeship
- further education and training
- university, through alternative entry programs
- going straight into the workforce.
Your VCE VM subject options
To complete the VCE VM, you need to successfully complete at least 16 units. This needs to include:
- 3 VCE VM Literacy or VCE English units (including a Unit 3 and 4 sequence)
- 2 VCE VM Numeracy or VCE Mathematics units
- 2 VCE VM Work Related Skills units
- 2 VCE VM Personal Development Skills units
- 3 other Unit 3 and 4 sequences of your choice
- VET at a Certificate II level or above (180 nominal hours).
You could also spend time learning in a workplace as part of your VET. This is known as Structured Workplace Learning Recognition.
