VCE Pathways

Studying Year 11 and 12 in Victoria typically consists of the following pathways:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

• VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)

   

Vocational Education Training (VET) can be included in your VCE, VCE VM or VPC. VET is specific industry learning. The skills you learn in VET can be applied in the workplace or as you keep studying towards a trade or qualification. 

Click here to compare the VCE pathways.

VCE and VCE Vocational Major Overview

Overview of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Overview of the VCE Vocational Major

The VCE's new Vocational Major lets students explore their passions and talents. 

The VCE Vocational Major is a 2-year applied learning program within the VCE and includes 180 hours of Vocational Education and Training (VET), so students obtain real-world skills and knowledge to one day land a job in Australia’s most in-demand industries.

Whether they’re into music production, hospitality or agriculture, VCE Vocational Major students finish school with an employability edge, ready to take on work, life and more study. Students complete a high-quality curriculum, and work toward completing a VET qualification while finishing school.

Teachers and career counsellors are available to answer questions, and to support students as they make decisions about their final years at school. 

For more information, go to www.vic.gov.au/VCE