Senior Secondary Learners
Step into your future and finish Secondary Studies your way
Imagine stepping into a place where the scent of tools and technology mingles with a sense of industriousness and skills. Here, you’re not just finishing school - you’re building your future.
At Melbourne Polytechnic, we offer you a different way to learn. Our focus is on practical skills and hands-on experiences where you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to safely thrive in the real world.
Find a pathway that suits you
VCE Vocational Major
Learn practical work and life skills that’s part of the VCE with hands-on experience.
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VET Delivered to Secondary Students
Hands-on, industry-relevant vocational education for secondary school students.
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SBATs
Combine part-time employment and training with a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT).
Learn moreWhy go to TAFE while finishing secondary school?
As one of Victoria's largest providers, we've been delivering vocational training since 1912. With over 170 programs spanning VET courses, Higher Education degrees, and short courses, we’re here to help you succeed.
Every subject is taught in the way that suits it best, blending learning with practice:
- 'See it, Become it': Experience hands-on learning with current industry professionals that prepares you for the real world.
- Solve Real Problems: Learn practical knowledge that you can apply to practical challenges.
- Learn Real-Life Skills: Gain confidence and discover new possibilities
Why Senior Secondary at Melbourne Polytechnic?
Instructors who inspire
Our instructors work in the industries they’re passionate about, bringing current, real-world expertise into the learning space.
Specialist training facilities
Access a wide range of modern, specialist training facilities where you’ll learn and use the equipment used by industry professionals.
Welcoming and supportive environment
As a student you’re part of an adult learning community. Access services like the Skills and Jobs Centre and our libraries.
Frequently Asked Questions for Senior Secondary Learners
At Melbourne Polytechnic, we offer multiple pathways to help you succeed:
- VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)
- A hands-on alternative to traditional VCE, the VCE VM lets you develop skills for employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
- Learn through real-world projects in Literacy, Numeracy, Work-Related Skills, and Personal Development Skills.
- School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)
- Combine paid part-time employment, nationally recognised training, and secondary school studies.
- Available for students who are over 15 years old, enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 and who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.
- Start earning, gain practical skills, and get a head start in your chosen trade or profession.
- VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS)
- Access Melbourne Polytechnic’s industry-aligned VET courses while completing your senior secondary studies.
- Available for students who are studying the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), including the VCE Vocational Major.
- Graduate with both your Year 12 qualification and real-world vocational training.
We understand that it can be a challenging thing to explore your options outside of normal schooling.
We find that students who talk to a variety of people find it a helpful way of committing to their decision. This includes parents/guardians, friends, other students who have completed units at TAFE, careers counsellors and teachers who are passionate about their subjects.
Ask a question with the enquiry form or live chat and be sure to check out our Information Sessions.
Practical TAFE learning at Melbourne Polytechnic opens secondary school learners to a whole new world of possibilities and practical opportunities.
Whether they enjoy conventional schooling, or prefer hands-on learning, our programs are for students of all abilities to help them grow in their chosen field with real-life knowledge and skills.
