VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

Tarneit Senior College offers students choice when embarking on their final two years of school. These include:

Within each of these programs students have the opportunity to participate in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course of their choice.

Participation in a VCE program provides students with the opportunity of completing a senior school certificate by selecting from a range of studies including VET. Students are able to focus on studies that will provide a pathway to University, TAFE or employment.

Summary of VCE Requirements

The minimum requirement for being awarded the VCE (Scored or Unscored) is the satisfactory completion of 16 units, which must

include:

● Three units from the English group, including a complete Unit 3–4 sequence

● At least three sequences of Unit 3 and 4 studies other than English, which may include an additional English sequence once the first English requirement has been met

Your VCE program will normally be made up of 22 units completed over two years. 12 Units (6 subjects) of Units 1 & 2 in Year 11 before proceeding to 10 Units (5 subjects) of Units 3 & 4 in Year 12. It is possible for Year 11 students who have demonstrated ability to select a Unit 3 & 4 study in their first year. 


To be eligible to receive the VCE VM the 16 units must include:

● 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)

● 2 credits of Structured Workplace Learning

Your VCE VM program will normally be made up of 22 units completed over two years. 11 Units (6 subjects) of Units 1 & 2 in Year 11 and another 11 Units (6 subjects) of Units 3 & 4 in Year 12. 

Detailed information on all programs and the subjects offered at Tarneit Senior College can be found in the VCE Handbook below:

2025 VCE Handbook.pdf

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

All VCE requirements at Tarneit Senior College are set by VCAA. 

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is an independent statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education. We serve both government and non-government schools.

The mission of the VCAA is to provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting to enable learning for life.

Information regarding VCE and VCAA can be found on their website.