VCE Vocational Major
This course is delivered by Foundation College, a co-educational independent school. The VCE Vocational Major has been designed to give young people a greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life.
Overview
The VCE Vocational Major has been designed to give young people a greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and 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.
In the VCE VM at Foundation College, the focus of study is on exploring life and community, with an emphasis on building employability skills, problem solving and developing a sense of competence as a learner.
Project based learning is the basis of most VCE VM studies, where students learning is conducted under supervision and is reasonably self directed in regard to planning and work activities.
Students are supported to develop employability skills, a high level of interpersonal skills, independent action and decision making skills, and leadership skills. Our alternate education setting encourages students to build their capacity to engage in education through supportive small classes, access to Wellbeing and Careers advice, and curriculum tailored to build their knowledge and skills through real world, hands on learning.
The VCE VM is delivered over 2 years, which includes Year 11 level and Year 12 level.
- Develop decision making, leadership and a high level of interpersonal skills.
- Build the skills required to continue with tertiary study or move into the workforce.
- A VCE VM Certificate & Statement of Attainment
- A strong foundation to continue on to further study or into the workforce
More information
To be eligible to receive the full VCE VM, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 16 units over the 2 years, including at least:
- 3 VCE VM Literacy or VCE English units (including a Unit 3–4 sequence)
- 2 VCE VM Numeracy or VCE Mathematics units
- 2 VCE VM Work Related Skills units
- 2 VCE VM Personal Development Skills units, and
- 2 VET credits at Certificate II level or above (180 nominal hours)
Students must complete a minimum of three other Unit 3–4 sequences as part of their program.
In addition to the below units, students also undertake an Accredited VET course to meet their vocational unit requirements. VET choices are provided and discussed during a pre-enrolment interview. All VET courses must be approved by the Principal.
ATTENDANCE
Students undertake VCE VM classes from 9.00 – 2.30 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Students undertake VET studies on Wednesday and Friday.
EXCURSIONS
Within Foundation College learning pathways, students will be expected to participate in some excursions. Excursions are mapped to the curriculum and form part of the students learning.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
YEAR 11
For entry into this course, potential students require an appropriate level of literacy, language and numeracy skills and a VPC or Year 10 Pass.
YEAR 12
For entry into this course, potential students require an appropriate level of literacy, language and numeracy skills, in addition to 8 completed VCE or VCE VM units.
FURTHER PATHWAYS
Students completing the first year (Year 11) of VCE VM can continue on to the second year (Year 12) of the VCE VM, can move on to further education or into the workforce.
Students completing the second year (Year 12) of the VCE VM can move on to further education or into the workforce.
All applicants are required to attend an interview with our Foundation College team prior to being accepted.
For more information about VCE Vocational Major, please contact:
Jennifer Naylor
Foundation College Enrolments Administrator
03 9704 7388
contact@foundationcollege.vic.edu.au
FAQs
Please contact us on 03 9704 7388 or at contact@foundationcollege.vic.edu.au to discuss enrolling your young person.
This will depend on a number of factors, including the time of year and the program. This will need further discussion, please contact us on 03 9704 7388 to chat about your young person’s individual circumstances.
No, all prospective students and their parent/guardian must attend an interview prior to enrolling. This process allows us to discuss a students individual learning needs, academic goals and any wellbeing concerns, ensuring that Foundation College is going to be the right place for the student.
Students are provided with school laptops during each class to complete their work, which are to be returned at the end of each class. Class sets of stationary are provided in each classroom for student use as required.
Students will need to bring their morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with them, as well as a drink bottle.
Students at Foundation College do not have a specific school uniform. Students are asked to wear clothes that are appropriate for a school environment, and consider the weather. Students are asked not to wear clothing that contains profanity, offensive imagery, excessive rips or holes, clothes that are too short or revealing or clothes that interfere with the students ability to do their school work.
Please contact our Business Manager on 03 9704 7388 to discuss fees, payment plans and financial hardship concerns.
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