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VCE is focused more on academic learning rather than vocational training.  \nThe VCE certificate is the most direct pathway to University. At the completion of their VCE certificate, students will also receive an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank), which is required for University enrollment.  \nUnits required for a VCE Certificate  \nThe VCE certificate runs over 2 years. Each subjects consists of 4 Units  \nUnit 1+2: Typically completed in Year 11  \nUnit 3+4: Typically completed in Year 12  \nStudents must pass a minimum of 16 units in total tobe eligible for a VCE Certificate, including a minimum of 3 units of English or Literature.  \nStudents typically select 6 subjects including English, and complete 24 units in total of the course of their VCE.  \nSelecting your VCE Program  \nEach student must select at least one of either English  \nor Literature.  \nVET subjects are recognised as part of the VCE program  \n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Some tertiary courses be completed. This wc | require prerequisite subjects to ill be discussed with the careersoordinator. |\n|  |  |\n\nStudents are encouraged to select their VCE subjects based on areas of personal interest and in consideration of their academic strengths.  \nSubject Offerings in VCE  \nFurther details on each subject can be found in the course guide  \n▪ Art Making and Exhibiting  \n▪ Biology  \n▪ Business Management  \n▪ Chemistry  \n▪ English  \n▪ General Maths  \n▪ Health and Human Development  \n▪ History  \n▪ Legal Studies  \n▪ Literature  \n▪ Maths Methods  \n▪ Physical Education  \n▪ Physics  \n▪ Product Design Technology  \n▪ Psychology  \n▪ Specialist Maths  \n▪ Visual Communication Design  \n▪ VET-Agriculture  \n▪ VET-Cookery  \nSubject Acceleration  \nStudents in Year 10, have the opportunity to undertake a VCE Unit 1 and 2 subject. 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