Course description
The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a vocational and applied learning VCE program completed over a minimum of two years. The VCE VM gives students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their interests and develop their skills and capabilities to succeed in further education, work and life. It also prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.
In a rapidly changing world, the VCE VM:
- Equips students with the skills, knowledge, values and capabilities to be active and informed citizens, lifelong learners and confident and creative individuals; and
- Empowers students to make informed decisions about the next stages of their lives through real-life workplace experiences.
Possible career outcomes
Satisfactory completion of these units contributes to an accredited VCE certificate and leads you to a career in your chosen industry. Upon satisfactory completion of the VCE VM, students receive recognition through the appellation of ‘Vocational Major’ on their Victorian Certificate of Education and a Statement of Results.
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 February East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 3.30pm | Apply |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.
- Applicants for Year 11 must have completed Year 10 or equivalent.
- Applicants for Year 12 must have completed 8 Units from Year 11 VCE or VM.
- Youth aged 15-16 who under the Education and Training Reform Act must still be engaged in full time education or combined education and employment of at least 24 hours per week and do not want to (or cannot) continue their education in mainstream secondary schools will need to get approval from the Department of Education by completing the relevant Exemption from School form.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Year 11 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Development Skills Unit 1 | PD031 | 100 |
| Personal Development Skills Unit 2 | PD032 | 100 |
| VCE VM Literacy 1 | LT031 | 100 |
| VCE VM Literacy 2 | LT032 | 100 |
| VCE VM Numeracy Skills 1 | NM031 | 100 |
| VCE VM Numeracy Skills 2 | NM032 | 100 |
| Work Related Skills Unit 1 | WR031 | 100 |
| Work Related Skills Unit 2 | WR032 | 100 |
| Year 12 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Personal Development Skills Unit 3 | PD033 | 100 |
| Personal Development Skills Unit 4 | PD034 | 100 |
| VCE VM Literacy 3 | LT033 | 100 |
| VCE VM Literacy 4 | LT034 | 100 |
| VCE VM Numeracy Skills 3 | NM033 | 100 |
| VCE VM Numeracy Skills 4 | NM034 | 100 |
| Work Related Skills Unit 3 | WR033 | 100 |
| Work Related Skills Unit 4 | WR034 | 100 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Hands-on work
- Workplace tasks
- Written assignments
- Team projects
- Oral presentations and problem-solving
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.47 | per hour | 2000 | AUD $940.00 | AUD $16,000.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $2.35 | per hour | 2000 | AUD $4,700.00 | AUD $16,000.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $10.30 | per hour | 2000 | AUD $20,600.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $350.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $300.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Materials | AUD $390.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Excursions | AUD $300.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.