VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education
VCE0000001
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VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education - VCE0000001
Course Overview
The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a vocational and applied learning program within the VCE designed to be completed over a minimum of two years. The VCE VM will give students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work, and life.
It prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways), or directly into the workforce.
The purpose of the VCE VM is to provide students with the best opportunity to achieve their personal goals and aspirations in a rapidly changing world by:
- Equipping them with the skills, knowledge, values, and capabilities to be active and informed citizens, lifelong learners, and confident and creative individuals.
- Empowering them to make informed decisions about the next stages of their lives through real-life workplace experiences.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Successful completion of VCE-VM prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, or directly into the workforce.
Further study
Successful completion of VCE-VM prepares students to move into further education and training, or university (via non-ATAR pathways).
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Seymour - Wallis Street
(1 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Jan-2024 - Full time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 3.00pm - On Campus
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(1 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Jan-2024 - Full time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 3.00pm - On Campus
Wangaratta - Docker Street
(1 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Jan-2024 - Full time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9.00am - 3.00pm - On Campus
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 16 core units.
Core units
16 unit(s)
- LT031 Literacy (VCE VM)
- LT032 Literacy (VCE VM)
- LT033 Literacy (VCE VM)
- LT034 Literacy (VCE VM)
- NM031 Numeracy (VCE VM)
- NM032 Numeracy (VCE VM)
- NM033 Numeracy (VCE VM)
- NM034 Numeracy (VCE VM)
- PD031 Personal Development Skills (VCE VM)
- PD032 Personal Development Skills (VCE VM)
- PD033 Personal Development Skills (VCE VM)
- PD034 Personal Development Skills (VCE VM)
- WR031 Work Related Skills (VCE VM)
- WR032 Work Related Skills (VCE VM)
- WR033 Work Related Skills (VCE VM)
- WR034 Work Related Skills (VCE VM)
Attendance & commitment
General public face-to-face delivery | 2 years course length | Full-time study load
- The course runs full-time over 2 years (excluding school holidays), with face-to-face classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9am - 3pm.
- 80% attendance is required to pass this certificate.
- The VET component of the course is generally undertaken on Wednesdays, or as arranged with program staff, through participation in VDSS units/programs offered by GOTAFE, or by undertaking a School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship program.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Reflective journals
- Knowledge questions
- Simulated demonstrations
- Portfolios
- Case studies
- Research tasks
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants:
- Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment to ensure the required language, literacy, and numeracy levels are met for the course.
- To be selected for this course you will need to have completed year 10 and turned 16 before the 30th of April on the year of application.
- Applicants under 17 years of age must provide an approved exemption from school form before enrolment.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access, including access to audio/visual resources.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.
Learn more about our learning support services
Library
Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.
Find how to reach out to our library in Shepparton
Jobs and study options
Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.
Reach out to our Skills and Jobs Centres
Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you
Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors
Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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