GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
2 years
The VCE Vocational Major is a 2-year secondary qualification that combines academic learning with practical workplace skills, designed for students aged 16-18 who want to pursue apprenticeships, traineeships, or direct employment after Year 12.
Applicants must have completed Year 10 and be 16 years old by 30 April in the year of application. Eligibility is restricted to students aged 16-18 years, with students no older than 19 at certificate completion. An approved exemption from school form is required before enrolment. Selection interviews are essential and include a literacy and numeracy written activity. Students must bring exit letter from school, individual learning plan, recent school reports, medical/health care plan if applicable, VSN and USI numbers to the interview. Students under 18 must bring a parent or guardian.
The course requires completion of 16 core units across four key areas: Literacy (4 units covering communication and language skills), Numeracy (4 units covering mathematical and quantitative skills), Personal Development Skills (4 units covering self-management and interpersonal capabilities), and Work Related Skills (4 units covering workplace competencies and professional practices). Additionally, students must complete 180 nominal VET hours through VDSS units or School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship programs, typically delivered on Wednesdays. Work experience or Structured Workplace Learning for 2 weeks is recommended to enhance practical skills.
GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE) is a registered training organisation (RTO 3094) with established expertise in vocational education across multiple campuses in regional Victoria. The institution provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. GOTAFE's VCE VM program is delivered by experienced educators who conduct selection interviews to ensure appropriate course fit, and the organisation offers flexible payment options and recognition of prior learning to support student success.
Successful completion of VCE-VM prepares students to move directly into apprenticeships or traineeships in their chosen field, enter the workforce with a Year 12 qualification, or pursue further education and training. The qualification also provides pathways to university through non-ATAR entry routes. The practical workplace learning and work-related skills developed throughout the program position graduates for immediate employment or further vocational advancement in their area of interest.
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