VCE0000001 VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education

The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a dynamic, two-year vocational and applied learning program within the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). It is designed for students who thrive in hands-on, real-world learning environments and prefer practical pathways to further education, training, and employment.

Delivered at Federation College, VCE VM offers students a unique opportunity to complete their senior secondary education in a non-traditional, inclusive, and supportive setting. The program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners, allowing them to pursue their strengths and interests while developing the skills and capabilities essential for success in life beyond school.

Key Features of the VCE VM at Federation College:

Applied Learning Approach

Students engage in project-based learning that connects academic content with real-world applications. This fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, while building confidence and independence.

Work-Ready Skills Development

The program places strong emphasis on developing transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, including:

• Effective communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Time management and organisational skills
• Digital and financial literacy
• Understanding of workplace safety and expectations

Pathways to Future Success

The VCE VM prepares students for a variety of post-school options, such as:

• Apprenticeships and traineeships
• TAFE and other vocational education and training (VET) programs
• University via non-ATAR pathways
• Direct entry into the workforce

This program is ideal for students who are looking for a more practical and engaging alternative to traditional VCE, and who want to graduate with the confidence, experience, and skills to take the next step in their career or education journey.

VET UNITS: Federation College specialises in the delivery of the Core units of VCE VM. Additional VET specific units are included to add prepare student for employment. Structured Workplace Learning is encouraged alongside the units delivered and is completed outside class hours. It provides students with the opportunity to integrate on-the-job experience with secondary study.

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

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Student support

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The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE