| Course Code | VCE0000001YR11VCE |
| Locations |
Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton
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| Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus |
| Length | One year |
| Commencement | July 2026, February 2027 |
| Timetable | Four days a week, Monday to Thursday (including VET DSS). |
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is Victoria’s senior secondary qualification. It opens pathways to university, higher-level TAFE, or VET certificate courses, apprenticeships, traineeships, and the workforce.
The Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major Year 11 (units 1 and 2) will develop your personal and practical life skills. It will help to prepare you for the next important stage of your life. You will apply knowledge and skills in practical settings such as workplaces.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
You must be at least 16 years of age.
In order for you to be eligible to obtain your Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major, you must successfully finish at least 16 units over the two years (the second year is completing Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major Year 12). These units include:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT031 | Literacy (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| LT032 | Literacy (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| NM031 | Numeracy (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| NM032 | Numeracy (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| PD031 | Personal Development Skills (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| PD032 | Personal Development Skills (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| WR031 | Work Related Skills (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
| WR032 | Work Related Skills (VCE VM) | 100 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Class attendance and participation is a critical element of learning and gaining the knowledge and skills required to be assessed as competent.
Attendance of scheduled classes is expected to be 100%. If you do not attend at least 80% of the scheduled classes for a unit of competency, you may be ineligible for completion of the unit and your enrolment in the course may be reviewed.
In the event that classes are missed due to illness or other personal reasons, you are expected to inform the teacher of your absence prior to the commencement of the scheduled class. For extended or frequent non-attendance, you may be requested to provide a medical certificate or other supporting evidence.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
Fees listed below are for the entire two-year Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocational Major program. Please contact us for a quote of fees for the duration of your enrolment.
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $1,040.00 |
| Concession rate | $210.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $23,120.00 |
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $0.00 |
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.
If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
