VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
At Dromana College, all students in Years 11 and 12 undertake the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) - a flexible and comprehensive qualification that supports a wide range of future pathways.
Whether a student is aiming for University, TAFE, an apprenticeship or traineeship, each VCE program is shaped through collaborative course selection process involving students, experienced staff, and parents or guardians.
This personalised process ensures that every student builds a program aligned to their strengths, interests, and future goals—even if those goals change along the way.
Planning for Success
All VCE students at Dromana College participate in structured course selection process to support informed decision-making. This process includes:
- Personalised conversations with experienced staff,
- Parent and guardian involvement, and
- Consideration of long-term career aspirations.
Students are encouraged to select a program that challenges them academically, aligns with their interests, and supports their post-school ambitions—whether that’s university, further training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Minimum VCE Requirements
To be awarded the VCE, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 16 units. These must include:
- At least three units of English (with at least one Unit 3 or 4 sequence),
- At least three sequences of Units 3 and 4 studies in addition to English.
Units may be from VCE subjects and/or VET studies that contribute to the VCE. Most students at Dromana College complete more than the minimum requirement, allowing for flexibility, breadth, and subject change if required across their two years of study.