VCE in Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major
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Overview
2 years full time
February
February
The Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a two-year senior school completion certificate.
VCE Vocational Major at Melbourne Polytechnic aims to provide learners with skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed choices about pathways to further education and employment.
While attending VCE VM at Melbourne Polytechnic, you'll have access to classroom support, counselling support, library facilities, pathways advice, student events, and the Studiosity online tutoring service.
The VCE VM program is for young people from 16 years of age who are interested in a vocational training pathway, and don't require an ATAR.
VCE VM at Melbourne Polytechnic is a dual enrolment with a course from one of the following areas:
- Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20116
- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33015 (Partial Completion)
- Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121
- Certificate II in Auslan PSP20218
- Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship 22614VIC (Carpentry)
- Certificate III in Business BSB30120
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre Vocational) 22499VIC
- Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522
- Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20416
Please note: VET courses are subject to change depending on course availability / enrolling numbers.
VCE VM Information and Enrolment Sessions
Come to Heidelberg campus and meet with the VCE VM Coordinator to find out more about the VCE VM program at Melbourne Polytechnic.
The Coordinator and the Enrolment Team will be on-site.
Where: Heidelberg Campus - Building F, Room 107.
When: Between 9 am and 3 pm on the following days:
- Tuesday 28/11/23 and Thursday 30/11/23
- Tuesday 05/12/23 and Thursday 07/12/23
- Tuesday 12/12/23 and Thursday 14/12/23
- Tuesday 30/01/24 and Thursday 01/02/24
- Tuesday 06/02/24 and Thursday 08/02/24
- Tuesday 13/02/24 and Thursday 15/02/24
- Tuesday 20/02/24 and Thursday 22/02/24
Career Pathways
Where will the VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocational Major - Vocational Major VCE0000001 take me?
Study Pathways
After completing the VCE VM, you may either move on to further study in you chosen field in a Certificate II or above course.
You may also gain employment or begin an apprenticeship.
Course Details
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Assessment Methods
Written assessment, oral questioning.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| LT031 | Literacy (VCE VM) Unit 1 | Core | 100 |
| LT032 | Literacy (VCE VM) Unit 2 | Core | 100 |
| LT033 | Literacy (VCE VM) Unit 3 | Core | 100 |
| LT034 | Literacy (VCE VM) Unit 4 | Core | 100 |
| NM031 | Numeracy (VCE VM) Unit 1 | Core | 100 |
| NM032 | Numeracy (VCE VM) Unit 2 | Core | 100 |
| NM033 | Numeracy (VCE VM) Unit 3 | Core | 100 |
| NM034 | Numeracy (VCE VM) Unit 4 | Core | 100 |
| PD031 | Personal Development Skills (VCE VM) Unit 1 | Core | 100 |
| PD032 | Personal Development Skills (VCE VM) Unit 2 | Core | 100 |
| PD033 | Personal Development Skills (VCE VM) Unit 3 | Core | 100 |
| PD034 | Personal Development Skills (VCE VM) Unit 4 | Core | 100 |
| WR031 | Work Related Skills (VCE VM) Unit 1 | Core | 100 |
| WR032 | Work Related Skills (VCE VM) Unit 2 | Core | 100 |
| WR033 | Work Related Skills (VCE VM) Unit 3 | Core | 100 |
| WR034 | Work Related Skills (VCE VM) Unit 4 | Core | 100 |
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Fees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $280 | $1400 | $7650 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $455 | $1650 | $7900 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
Scholarships on offer
'We’d been discussing what projects we had coming up that we needed to go and buy materials for. And so then the scholarship came and it was just a sigh of relief.'
Requirements
You must not have completed Year 12.Next Steps
For more information about the VCE program, register here to attend an online information session.
All prospective students are required to complete an online application form, complete an online Literacy and Numeracy assessment and attend an informal interview. This gives you an opportunity to discuss any additional requirements that may be needed to support you in your studies and ensures you are placed in the most appropriate class.
All future students who have submitted an application will be contacted via email to schedule the interview.
Students under 17 and who had not completed Year 10 at school, will be required to complete a Transition from School form with their school to obtain a Regional Exemption from School to complete their enrolment.
VCE VM Information and Enrolment Sessions
Come to Heidelberg campus and meet with the VCE VM Coordinator for a low-key interview to find out more about the VCE VM program at Melbourne Polytechnic.
The Coordinator and the Enrolment Team will be on-site.
Where: Heidelberg Campus - Building F, Room 107.
When: Between 9 am and 3 pm on the following days:
- Tuesday 28/11/23 and Thursday 30/11/23
- Tuesday 05/12/23 and Thursday 07/12/23
- Tuesday 12/12/23 and Thursday 14/12/23
- Tuesday 30/01/24 and Thursday 01/02/24
- Tuesday 06/02/24 and Thursday 08/02/24
- Tuesday 13/02/24 and Thursday 15/02/24
- Tuesday 20/02/24 and Thursday 22/02/24
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.