Subject selection 2022 Year 10 into Year 11 VCE and VCE VM - Course Information Presentation for Students

Sep 20, 2026

Guidance for students progressing from Year 10 to Year 11 covering VCE and VCE VM study structures, subject unit patterns, and pathways. It explains how VCE subjects are organised into Units 1–4, how units contribute to study scores and successful completion (including English group requirements), and how VCE VM replaces VCAL with vocational and applied learning. It also outlines VCE VM unit requirements, credit levels, assessment differences, ATAR implications, and Year 11 selection criteria and application steps.

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VCE and VCE VM overview

VCE subject structure and study scores

Successful completion of VCE

VCE VM certificate changes and requirements

Successful completion of VCE VM

VCE VM learning outcomes and assessment

Year 11 VCE VM selection criteria

Entry requirements and application

Subject selection 2022 Year 10 into Year 11 VCE and VCE VM Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major Year 10 VCE VM Pathway VCE Pathway • TAFE • Employment • University • TAFE • Employment VCE The VCE course is made up of subjects – like English and Biology – these are broken up into units and assessed through School Assessed Coursework (SAC's), School Assessed Tasks (SAT's) and examinations. Most subjects are made up of 4 units: Units 1, 2, 3 and 4. A unit is one semester long. Most students finish their VCE over 2 years. Units 1 and 2 of a subject are usually completed in Year 11, and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12. You can study Units 1 and 2 of a VCE subject but you don’t get a study score just a Unit result which counts towards the calculation of the VCE. If you complete Units 3 and 4 as a sequence in the same year, you can achieve a study score. A Unit 3 and 4 sequence means that you must undertake Unit 3 followed by Unit 4. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF VCE You must successfully complete at least 16 units, including: 3 units from the English group, including a Unit 3 and 4 sequence at least 3 other sequences of Unit 3 and 4 subjects. Students study 6 subjects in year 11 and 5 subjects in year 12. There are 5 subjects in the English group. They are English and English as an Additional Language, English Language, Foundation English and Literature. You can choose the remaining units needed for your VCE – at least 3 sequences of Units 3 and 4 in any subject. You can complete your VCE over more than 2 years. For example, some students start the VCE in Year 10 with Units 1 and 2 of a subject and study Units 3 and 4 in Year 11. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF VCE-Example Year 11 (12 units) Year 12 (10 units) | Semester 1 (Unit 1) | English | Maths
Methods | Psychology | Health and Human Development | Drama | Biology Unit 3 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Semester 2 (Unit 2) | English | Maths
Methods | Psychology | Health and Human Development | Drama | Biology Unit 4 | | | | | | | | | | Semester 1 (Unit 3) | English | Maths
Methods | Psychology | Health and Human Development | Drama | | | Semester 2 (Unit 4) | English | Maths
Methods | Psychology | Health and Human Development | Drama | | Of these 22 units undertaken, at least 16 must be completed successfully VCE VM CERTIFICATE CHANGES • Two year vocational and applied learning program within the VCE for Year 11 & 12 students • Replaces Senior & Intermediate VCAL • Transitions into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (through alternate entry programs) or directly into employment SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF VCE VM VCE VM Requirements: ➢ Successful completion of a minimum of 16 units (of the 22 studied) ➢ 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) ➢ A minimum of 3 sequences of Units 3 and 4 studies SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF VCE VM Year 11 (11 units) Year 12 (11 units) | Semester 1 (Unit 1) | Literacy | Numeracy | Work Related Skills | Personal Development | EXTERNAL VET | VCE subject OR Structured Workplace Learning | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Semester 2 (Unit 2) | Literacy | Numeracy | Work Related Skills | Personal Development | EXTERNAL VET | | | Semester 1 (Unit 3) | Literacy | Numeracy | Work Related Skills | Personal Development | EXTERNAL VET | VCE subject OR Structured Workplace Learning | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Semester 2 (Unit 4) | Literacy | Numeracy | Work Related Skills | Personal Development | EXTERNAL VET | | Of these 22 units undertaken, at least 16 must be completed successfully SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF VCE VM Each VCE VM unit of stud

FAQs

How are VCE subjects structured across Units 1 to 4?

VCE subjects are broken into units and most subjects include Units 1, 2, 3 and 4. A unit is one semester long.

What are the requirements for successful completion of VCE?

Students must successfully complete at least 16 units, including 3 units from the English group that include a Unit 3–4 sequence, plus additional Unit 3–4 sequences in other subjects.

What is different about assessment and study scores in VCE VM compared with other VCE studies?

VCE VM has school-based assessments tied to learning outcomes, and there are no external assessments for Unit 3–4 sequences. VCE VM studies do not receive a study score and do not contribute to the ATAR.

Sep 20, 2026

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