Learning hands on
VCE VM
at Heritage
The Heritage College VCE VM program gives students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills in a structured and supportive environment, providing alternative pathways to study and employment. Projects and solutions are student-driven while teachers become mentors, providing guidance and advice throughout major projects.
What is VCEM VM
The Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a recognised senior secondary qualification like the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
The Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a recognised senior secondary qualification like the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Unlike the VCE, which is widely used by students as a pathway to university, the VCE VM focuses on ‘hands-on learning’. Students who do the VCE VM are more likely to be interested in going on to training at TAFE, doing an apprenticeship, or getting a job after completing Year 12.
VCE VM students learn in a different manner. Real-world, practical programs combined with theory equivalent to VCE standards prepares students for entering the workplace. On-going career counselling helps in the selection of appropriate TAFE Certificates that will lead students to a rewarding career.
Students will make mistakes, but they learn from their mistakes in a supportive and collaborative environment with the guidance of experienced mentors.
Heritage College VCE VM Program
The VCE VM program at Heritage College is structured to ensure students are employment ready and well prepared for further study at TAFE.
VCE VM students learn in a different manner, where real life practical programs coupled with theory at VCE standards prepares students for entering the workplace. On-going career counselling helps in the selection of appropriate TAFE Certificate’s that will lead to a rewarding career.
The practical areas of the VCE VM are student driven. Senior students run all projects. During class, students determine what major projects will be completed during their course of study. Students formulate budgets and work with all of the relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance and to emulate a real-world scenario. Students then submit their plans to School leadership for acceptance and begin implementation of their plans.
Through the support and advice of experienced mentors and ongoing career counselling, students are prepared for employment, further TAFE study and to become positive members of their community.
