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VCE VM and VDSS courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Imagine stepping into a place where the scent of tools and technology mingles with a sense of industriousness and skills. Here, you’re not just finishing school - you’re building your future.

Whether you're doing your VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM fka VCAL) with us or getting a head start on your career with one of our VET Delivered in Secondary School (VDSS fka VETiS) courses, we offer you a different way to learn.

Our focus is on practical skills and hands-on experiences where you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to safely thrive in the real world.

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It's a totally different environment to school, we do lots of practical assessments and the classroom can be anything from a lab to a farmyard.
Ishaana Tharan
Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121 + VDSS
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