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Course Overview
Intakes
- 2026
2026 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 22/06/2026 | Morwell | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm |
| 23/06/2026 | Bairnsdale | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm |
About this course
Designed to be completed over a minimum of two years, the VCE VM (Vocational Major) is a vocational and applied learning program that will give you greater choice and flexibility to pursue your strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life.
Delivered face-to-face at our Bairnsdale or Morwell campus, our VCE VM program prepares you to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.
As a VCE VM student at TAFE Gippsland, you will be dual enrolled in the VCE VM and a Certificate II or III of your choice to help jump start your career, setting you up for a productive and promising future.
The VCE opens pathways to university, higher-level TAFE or VET certificate courses, apprenticeships, traineeships and the workforce. TAFE Gippsland offers a non-scored VCE pathway through delivery of the VCE Vocational Major (face-to-face, two-year full-time program for Year 11 and Year 12)
Throughout your study, you will 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.
Career Opportunities
N/A
Opportunities for Further Study
Further TAFE courses
Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Entry into workforce ,
University (via non ATAR pathways)
Skills or Knowledge gained
VCE study is designed to provide a two-year program . Studies are nationally and internationally benchmarked at Unit 1 and Unit 2 level to a Year 11 standard, and studies at Unit 3 and Unit 4 level are benchmarked to a Year 12 standard. Units 1 and 2 can be completed as single units and Units 3 and 4 in each study are designed to be undertaken as a sequence.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
Students under 17 must seek 'Exemption from School' letter prior to enrolment.
Recommended entry Requirements:
Completed Year 10
Limitations to course Entry:
Must reside in Victorian or have a Victorian home address
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2026
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Victorian Certificate Education with a Vocational Major appellation. Students will additionally be eligible for the Certificate II or III they have studied as part of the course.
Work Placement - 2026
Does this course require placement?: Yes
Students are strongly encouraged to attend work placement one day a week throughout the duration of the course. Organisation of this placement can be discussed on interview.
Elective SWL Unit, minimum 80 placement hours.
VDSS - requirement for placement dependant on VET certificate chosen.
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Further Information - 2026
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $580.00 | $2,900.00 | $18,900.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $580.00 | $2,900.00 | $18,900.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.