The Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a two-year applied learning program which is designed to sit within the VCE and is an equivalent senior school completion certificate. It provides additional pathways for Year 11 and 12 students seeking vocationally oriented career options such as apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training or employment. The VCE VM consolidates the need for increased connection between education and training, industry and employment. Through applied learning, the VCE VM provides students with the skills to make informed decisions about further education and/or employment pathways. Students will develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life. There are many opportunities available to VM students who will be considered work- ready.
Those considering VCE VM are:
VCE VM provides students with a more flexible approach to their education and training. It aims to provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable students to make informed choices regarding work and further education. Personal development and the use of individual student interests are important components of the VCE VM.
VCE VM students all undertake Work Placement each term. This enables the students to consolidate their learning and make invaluable connections with future employers.
All students in VCE VM undertake a VET Certificate II Small Business as a compulsory part of their program.
The VCE VM is a two-year program offered at Parade College Preston Campus.
In order to successfully complete the VCE VM, students will need to successfully complete and achieve a minimum of 16 units including:
Other studies that form part of the VCE VM program at Parade include:
Students undertaking the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) at Parade College will complete their studies at the Co-educational Preston Campus. Transferring between campuses or switching from the VCE VM to the VCE program is not offered at Parade.
Students enrolled in the VCE VM retain their full enrolment status at the College. There is no change to their enrolment or associated obligations, including school fees. This remains the case even for students undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) regardless of the number of days per week spent off campus.
For further information regarding VCE VM – please contact the Dean of VCE VM.
The Edmund Rice Pathways Program (ERPP) is a Year 10 Vocational Learning program at the Preston Campus, which leads into the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) in Years 11 and 12. ERPP subjects are based on the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. This pathway is specifically for VCE VM, and students will be unable to switch to the VCE program or the Sport or Business Academy for Year 11 and 12.
House Leaders in consultation with a range of interested parties including Tutor teachers, classroom teachers, Dean of VCE VM and Learning Diversity will identify potential students and invite them to apply for a place. In addition, students can openly apply for this program.
The Edmund Rice Pathways Program and VCE VM program at Year 11 and 12 are located at the Parade College Preston Campus. Students are also able to access training through the Edmund Rice Trade and Training Centre located at the Bundoora campus.
The program has a limited number of places for students at Year 10.
ERPP at Parade College offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience tailored to support students in developing essential life skills, exploring career pathways, and building a strong sense of identity and purpose.
Core Units:
Note: Some VET classes may run outside regular school hours.
ACC Sport: ERPP students remain eligible for ACC sport, with selection based on standard trial processes.
For further information regarding Edmund Rice Pathways program, please contact our Dean of VCE-VM
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