The VCE Vocational Major
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The VCE Vocational Major is a new two-year senior secondary program that sits within the VCE.
Focused on putting practical life skills into action in a real-world environment, and incorporating community-based activities and teamwork, this program offers a pathway into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education, or directly into a job.
You’ll study at least 16 units over two years including the core units of Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills.
You’ll also complete 180 hours of Vocational Education and Training at Certificate II level – choose what suits your interests, with elective subjects like Automotive, Health, or Hair and Beauty – it’s up to you.
You can also choose other VCE units like Biology or Business Management or gain credit through Structured Workplace Learning Recognition for on-the-job training or work placements.
Assessments are made in class with no external examinations, apart from the General Achievement Test or any scored VET units you enrol in.
The VCE Vocational Major develops a range of work-related and personal everyday skills you’ll need in life.
It’s a good option if you prefer practical learning and don’t need an ATAR when you finish school.
Talk to your careers practitioner to help choose a pathway that best suits you.
It’s a good option if you prefer practical learning and don’t need an ATAR when you finish school.
Talk to your careers practitioner to help choose a pathway that best suits you.
Copyright Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority 2022
Updated 12 June 2024
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