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ABOUT THE VCE
The VCE is comprised of over 40 studies which includes VCE Vocational Major. Most studies are made up of 4 units each. A unit represents about 50 hours of work and lasts for one semester or half year. Units 1 and 2 are usually offered at Year 11; Units 3 and 4 are usually offered at Year 12 and are sequential. A typical student’s program will consist of 23 semester-based units of study over the two years, although some students may do more or less in particular circumstances.
All VCE students (other than students returning to study) will be required to undertake a VCAA approved program of studies which will allow them to meet the satisfactory completion requirements as listed below.
To be eligible for the award of VCE, a student must satisfactorily complete 16 units, including: • 3 units in English or Literature or English as an Additional Language or English Language (this must include a Units 3 and 4 sequence) • at least 3 sequences of Units 3 and 4 in studies other than English
At Nazareth College, students will also be expected to include at least one unit of Religious Education (one unit at Year 11).
The following is a summary of what to expect with the VCE. • Assessment will be based on a combination of externally set examinations and School Assessed Coursework/ Tasks (SACs and SATs). • There is a strong emphasis on students being assessed on work done in class as part of the normal teaching program. • Examinations, including the General Achievement Test (GAT), are of great importance in that they form a large part of the assessment and the examination performance will be used by VCAA to determine what the final grades for School Assessed work will be.
At the time of publication, the information contained in this VCE guide is correct. Any further changes as notified by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will be passed on as soon as possible.
