*This intake is only for students commencing UNIT 2 subjects (Year 11). We cannot take mid-year enrolments for year 12.
Course Overview
Have you thought about where you want your future to go and are ready to take the leap? Do you need a higher level of education to help get you there? Then the Victorian Certificate of Education is your pathway to achieving your dreams. TAFE Gippsland offers both a scored and non-scored pathway and the new Vocational Major.
This Senior Secondary Certificate is open to students who have completed year 10, as well as adults, and is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), helping you get on your way to employment and higher education.
You’ll take on general education curriculum components and programs from Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, all with the aim of giving you a broad range of skills and knowledge to take with you throughout your future career in any sector.
You’ll be supported by our expert teachers, interacting with them and other students regularly in order to discuss your learning and helping to increase your confidence.
When you complete this qualification, there really is no limit to where you can go. You can either enter the workforce immediately and gain hands-on experience or choose to take your learning further by enrolling at university with your ATAR score (scored pathway).
So whether you’re wanting to become a teacher, a builder, a nurse or anything else in between, the Victorian Certificate of Education at TAFE Gippsland will help you feel confident in getting there.
Times
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Victorian Certificate of Education.Career Opportunities
- Completion of Year 10 or Adult Entry
Opportunities for Further Study
- Further TAFE courses
- Entry into workforce
- Attain an ATAR ranking for entry to university
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements:
On campus VCE VM
Students under 17 must seek 'Exemption from School' letter prior to enrolment.
Online VCE
Students must have a computer, reliable internet or access to for a min. 20-25 hrs per week. They need access to a webcam or camera for completion of some tasks.
Required to purchase textbooks before commencing course (materials list will be distributed at time of interview)
Adult entry is available only to students who are 18 as of the 1st of January of the year commencing and have not studied VCE in the 12 months prior.
Students under 17 must seek 'Exemption from School' letter prior to enrolment.
Recommended entry requirements:
On campus VCE VM
Completed Year 10
Online VCE
Students looking to undertake higher level Maths may need to complete additional assessments prior to enrolment.
Completed Year 10 for students aged between 16-18 years of age.
A headset and access to a printer regularly to be able complete course.
Limitations to entry:
Must reside in Victorian or have a Victorian home address
Online requirement
Participants will need access to a computer and an Internet connection.
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is not available for VCE courses. Credit may be obtained for some Certificate II and above courses through application to the VCAA, contact the VCE coordinator if this applies to you.Course Structure
Sample course units
| Year 11 |
| EN011 English 1 |
| EN012 English 2 |
| HH011 Health and Human Development 1 |
| HH022 Health and Human Development 2 |
| MA101 Foundation Mathematics 1 |
| MA102 Foundation Mathematics 2 |
| MA071 Mathematics: General Mathematics 1 |
| MA072 Mathematics: General Mathematics 2 |
| PY011 Psychology 1 |
| PY022 Psychology 2 |
| SO011 Sociology 1 |
| SO022 Sociology 2 |
| Year 12 |
| EN013 English 3 |
| EN014 English 4 |
| HH033 Health and Human Development 3 |
| HH034 Health and Human Development 4 |
| MA073 Mathematics: Further Mathematics 3 |
| MA074 Mathematics: Further Mathematics 4 |
| PY033 Psychology 3 |
| PY034 Psychology 4 |
| SO033 Sociology 3 |
| SO034 Sociology 4 |
| VCE VET Business (Year 2) |
| BSBINS302 Organise workplace information |
| BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| BSBPER301 Organise personal work priorities |
| BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents |
| BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication |
| VCE VET Information Technology (Year 2) |
| ICTICT311 Customise packaged software applications |
| ICTICT313 Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTSAS304 Provide Basic System Administration |
| ICTSAS305 Provide ICT advice to clients |
| ICTSAS309 Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software |
| ICTSAS310 Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network |
Assessment
Assessment is prescribed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority guidelines