VCE Vocational Major

The VCE Vocational Major (formerly Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) is a version of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) allowing students to complete a more diverse range of subjects. After completing a VCE Vocational Major a student will receive a VCE but not an ATAR.

The introduction of VCE Vocational Major in 2023 was part of a larger funding towards VET courses in general in order to allow students to complete subjects not available in a traditional VCE pathway and promote important industry including health, community services and early childhood education, building and construction, digital and media technologies, hospitality, and engineering.

Differences from VCE
It is required students complete 2 semesters of mathematics, 2 semesters of work-related skills, 2 semesters of personal development skills and 2 semesters (180 hours) of VET at a certification II or above. It is also required to complete 3 semesters of English including 2 at a year 12 level which is also required in a regular VCE pathway.

Only 16-20 units (normally 4-5 subjects) are completed in VCE Vocational Major instead of VCE's 16-24 units.

There are more subjects offered including Certification II and Certification III VET subjects which in a regular VCE pathway only some of which can count as primary 4.