Lilydale Heights College extends the VCE VM study program to eligible students in Years 11 and 12. This program enables students to complete the Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major (VCE VM) while simultaneously embarking on their apprenticeship or traineeship journey.
Students participating in this program attend school 3 days a week, engaging in units covering Numeracy, Literacy, Work-Related Skills, and Personal Development Skills. On the other days of the week, students attend their TAFE course and their work placements.
The VCE VM prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.
It is strongly recommended for students who have a firm idea of a pathway that they would like to explore.
Course Requirements
Students undertaking the VCE VM must complete a minimum of 16 units across two years, including four Unit 3-4 sequences. These must include:
- At least three units of Literacy OR English
- At least two units of Numeracy OR General Maths
- At least two units of Work-Related Skills
- At least two units of Personal Development Skills
Students also have the opportunity to incorporate a traineeship or apprenticeship into this program and can receive additional credits for Structured Workplace Learning.