Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major (VCE-VM)
WHAT
The VCE-VM is awarded to students who successfully complete their secondary education through the vocational stream and is an accredited secondary certificate. The VCE - VM is a two-year vocational and applied learning program within the VCE for students in Year 11 & 12.
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WHY
It was introduced state wide in 2023 and has replaced the Intermediate and Senior VCAL. The VCE-VM program provides a pathway for students wishing to transition into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training or directly into employment.
HOW
Within the VCE-VM, students must undertake vocational education and training (VET) through a Registered Training Organisation such as The Gordon or through a School Based Apprenticeship (SBAT).