The VCE Vocational Major (formerly Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) is a version of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) allowing students to complete a more diverse range of subjects.^[1] After completing a VCE Vocational Major a student will receive a VCE but not an ATAR^[2]

the introduction of VCE Vocational Major was part of a larger funding towards VET courses in general^[3] in order to allow students to complete subjects not available in a traditional VCE pathway and promote important industry including health, community services and early childhood education, building and construction, digital and media technologies, hospitality, and engineering.^[4]

Differences from VCE

It is required students complete 2 semesters of mathematics, 2 semesters of work-related skills, 2 semesters of personal development skills and 2 semesters (180 hours) of VET at a certification II or above. It is also required to complete 3 semesters of English including 2 at a year 12 level which is also required in a regular VCE pathway.^[1]

Only 16-20 units (normally 4-5 subjects) are completed in VCE Vocational Major instead of VCE's 16-24 units.^[1]

There are more subjects offered including Certification II and Certification III VET subjects which in a regular VCE pathway only some of which can count as primary 4.^{[citation needed]}