VCE Vocational Major

The VCE Vocational Major (formerly Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) is a version of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) allowing students to complete a more diverse range of subjects.[1] After completing a VCE Vocational Major a student will receive a VCE but not an ATAR.[2]

The introduction of VCE Vocational Major in 2023 was part of a larger funding towards VET courses in general[3] in order to allow students to complete subjects not available in a traditional VCE pathway and promote important industry including health, community services and early childhood education, building and construction, digital and media technologies, hospitality, and engineering.[4]

Differences from VCE

It is required students complete 2 semesters of mathematics, 2 semesters of work-related skills, 2 semesters of personal development skills and 2 semesters (180 hours) of VET at a certification II or above. It is also required to complete 3 semesters of English including 2 at a year 12 level which is also required in a regular VCE pathway.[1]

Only 16-20 units (normally 4-5 subjects) are completed in VCE Vocational Major instead of VCE's 16-24 units.[1]

There are more subjects offered including Certification II and Certification III VET subjects which in a regular VCE pathway only some of which can count as primary 4.^[citation needed]

References

1. Precel, Adam Carey, Nicole (2023-01-28). "Students to benefit from hands-on reform of VCE". The Age. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
2. "About the VCE Vocational Major". www.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
3. "Victoria boosts VET funding as part of reforms to senior secondary schooling". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
4. "A Great School Pathway For Every Victorian Student | Premier of Victoria". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-01-22.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is available under the CC BY 4.0 license.