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The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a vocational and applied learning course within the VCE designed to be completed over a minimum of two years. Federation College gives students the opportunity to complete their VCE in a non-traditional learning environment. While providing the choice to pursue their strengths, interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life. It prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.
Completion of courses will help students gain employment, including Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships or progress to further study.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
Monday - Thursday. Students are encouraged to undertake at least 80 hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) as part of their studies into the VCE-Vocational Major. SWL will be arranged in Term 2 or Term 3, outside class hours, for one day per week (6 hours) related to their chosen VET stream.
6 hours per week of non-supervised/structured learning and 5 hours per week of self-directed/independent learning.
Year 11 applicants must have successfully completed year 10 (or equivalent)
Year 12 applicants must have successfully completed at least 5 subjects from intermediate VCAL or VCE Year 11 (including one English or Literacy).
For all TAFE applications, pre-training reveiw questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
LLN requirements (AQF level) are:
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LBY
National course code: VCE0000001
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $680 | $3,400 | $19,400 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our fees and charges page for more information.
Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.
The estimated material fees for this course are $650
Material fees will be charged depending on the subjects enrolled in.
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.
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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
VET UNITS: Federation College delivers the Core units of VCE VM. Students also undertake additional VET specific units or skills sets which are delivered by Federation TAFE or the wider community. SWL: Structured Workplace Learning is encouraged alongside units delivered. This will be done outside class hours. It provides students with the opportunity to integrate on-the-job experience with secondary study. Students are encouraged to undertake at least 80 hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) as part of their studies into the VCE-VM
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909