VCE Vocational Major (VM) PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Your VCE Vocational Major (VM) program must include units from VCE VET certificates. The range of VCE VET options is extensive however Mazenod students have the opportunity to include a variety of VCE VET programs from within the college and programs accessed externally, one day per week (every Wednesday).

Internal VCE VET programs offered at the college include Furnishing, Engineering, Sport & Recreation – Fitness stream, Creative Digital Media, ICT and Small Business Operations. For more information on these programs, please refer to the full program details in the VCE VET section of this course guide.

Sample VCE Vocational Major (VM) programs

AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL

This program will give you VCE Vocational Major (VM) plus the Automotive Pre-vocational certificate (Pre-apprenticeship) that include units in automotive and welding. These qualifications are highly sought after by employers of Automotive apprentices. The trade units combine theory and practical training, teaching students how to use workplace tools equipment, remove, replace, dismantle and assemble conventional engines and other automotive parts.

This program will give you VCE Vocational Major (VM) plus the Certificate II in (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship. These qualifications are highly sought after by employers of carpentry apprentices. You will gain basic knowledge and skills for work in the building construction industry, such as building structures, using carpentry tools, framing types, sub-floor construction, form work for concreting and adhering to OH&S requirements.

This program will give you the Certificate II in Electro-technology Studies (Pre-vocational) and the VCE Vocational Major (VM) certificate. These qualifications are highly sought after by employers of electrical and/or refrigeration apprentices. You will gain basic knowledge and skills in the electrical and refrigeration industry, such as basic operations of vapour compression systems, electrical equipment, interpret electrical drawings and electrical mathematics.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program –Engineering studies

(Pre-apprenticeship certificate)

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program –Furnishing studies

(Pre-apprenticeship certificate)

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program –Engineering studies

(Pre-apprenticeship certificate)

Plumbing Hospitality

This program will give you both the Certificate II in Plumbing (Prevocational) and the VCE Vocational Major (VM) certificate. These qualifications are highly sought after by employers of plumbing apprentices. You will gain the basic knowledge and skills for work such as using plumbing tools, plumbing pipe systems, welding and cutting, OH&S requirements and how to communicate effectively in the workplace.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program – VCE VET Engineering Studies (Pre-apprenticeship certificate)

This program will give you both the Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) and the VCE Vocational Major (VM) certificate. The course will give you an introduction to the hospitality (back of house or cookery) and hospitality (front of house & management). You will develop hands on skills in food production, meal preparation and food hygiene. Learn how to work in teams, plan and cater for events and learn responsible service of alcohol.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program – VCE VET Small Business Operations

SPORT & RECREATION

This program will give you the opportunities to participate in subjects which include fitness, sports coaching, sports even management, player management, outdoor recreation and sports marketing. Learners will have the opportunity to gain the Certificate III in Sport & Recreation together with the VCE Vocational Major (VM) Certificate. It is recommended that the student undertakes a Certificate II in Business at TAFE.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program – VCE VET Sport & Recreation

This program will give you an introduction to aspects of IT and Digital Media. Learners will have the opportunity to gain the Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair or the Certificate II in Information & Communications Technology together with the VCE Vocational Major (VM) Certificate. Students will gain skills in multimedia, social media, web development, IT networking and computer maintenance. This program can also be customised to meet other interests such as Screen and Media studies.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET to complement this program – VCE VET Interactive Digital Media

This program will give you both the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Certificate II in Community Services (Early Childhood, Aged Care or Nursing). The program is designed to give you a unique way to enter the health care industry whilst completing the VCE Vocational Major (VM) Certificate. The Patient Services stream teaches you how to comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work and understand basic medical terminology.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE to complement this program – Health and Human Development

This program will provide you with the scope to select one of the VCE VET (vocational programs) delivered by any of our partner TAFE Institutes as part of the VCE Vocational Major (VM) Certificate. You can choose an industry specific skill you wish to pursue based on your area of interest, strengths and skills. Programs include (but are not limited to) the following: Music Industry, Animal Studies, Horticulture, Drafting/Graphic Design, Youth Work and many more as negotiated with the VCE Vocational Major (VM) and VCE VET Coordinators of the college.

The VCE VM units of literacy, numeracy, personal development and work skills will be integrated into the learners’ training.

Suggested Mazenod VCE VET or VCE to complement this program – Student selection/choice

Acceptance into any external VCE VET programs is at the discretion of the TAFE Institute offering the course. In some instances, students will also be required to pay for materials and appropriate footwear and clothing. More information is available from the VCE VET VM Coordinator. Note: Students must successfully complete all VET units of competency to be eligible to receive a certificate. In some cases, students will be required to complete additional units of competency at TAFE at the completion of VCE studies to qualify for the full pre-apprenticeship certificate. More information available from the VCE VET VM Coordinatorw.