VCE Vocational Major: Literacy Units 1 and 2
Overview
Units 1 and 2 VCE VM Literacy helps you build the reading, writing, speaking and digital skills you need for everyday life, work and further study.
You will:
• Read and understand real-world texts like websites, articles, stories and social media
• Learn how to express your own opinions clearly and respectfully
• Build the confidence to use language in practical, personal and workplace settings.
Unit 1 VCE VM Literacy
In this unit, there are two areas of study:
- Literacy for personal use
- Understanding and creating digital texts
In this unit, you will:
• Read and respond to texts used in daily life, education or work
• Learn how to find key ideas using text features like headings and layouts
• Explore digital texts like websites and social media
• Think critically about how digital content is made and how it affects different audiences
• Develop skills for using digital spaces safely and respectfully
Unit 2 VCE VM Literacy
In this unit, there are two areas of study:
- Understanding issues and voices
- Responding to opinions
In this unit, you will:
• Explore local and global issues that matter to you and your community
• Understand different perspectives and why people disagree
• Learn how persuasive language is used to influence others
• Form and express your own opinion through speaking and writing
• Support your views with evidence and improve your writing through editing and feedback
By the end of these units, you will have experience in:
• Understanding and using practical, everyday texts
• Thinking critically about digital content and real-world issues
• Communicating your ideas clearly in writing and discussions
These skills will help you succeed in work, further study and everyday life.
Who is it for?
This subject is for eligible VCE VM students who enjoy reading, writing and communicating for practical purposes. Students who would like to go on to further vocational studies or enter the workforce will benefit from building a broad range of literacy skills and strategies.
What do you do?
In this subject, you will:
- Watch and study a film
- Learn how to write different types of texts such as letters, instructions, stories and persuasive pieces
- Plan, draft, revise, edit and publish your writing
- Complete online activities like quizzes, blogs and forums
- Practise spelling, grammar and punctuation each week
What skills do you need?
You should:
- Be able to read short texts
- Be willing to have a go at writing tasks
- Be open to improving your reading, writing and communication
What skills do you develop?
You will:
- Get better at reading and understanding different texts
- Learn how to plan, write and edit your work
- Practise spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Build confidence in speaking and sharing ideas
- Learn how to use digital tools safely and clearly
Requirements
Incursions and excursions are a required component of the VCE VM, providing students with applied learning experiences that connect classroom instruction to real-world contexts.
VSV recognises that some students may be unable to attend in-person events such as excursions and incursions due to the nature of their individual circumstances (VET, distance, medical circumstances etc.). These circumstances are considered when determining exemptions from attendance. Students and parents/carers will need to follow the exemption process (Excursion exemption process), with the final decision being made by the Instructional Leader and communicated to the student and their parent or carer at the beginning of the year.
Additionally you will require:
- Online access to VSV online
- There are no textbook requirements for this course.
Things to think about
It is important to note that Literacy does not receive a study score, so it will not count to receiving an ATAR. If you are intending to study Literacy, you will be undertaking a VCE VM program with the intention of achieving a non-scored senior certificate.
You will be required to complete and upload submission tasks to demonstrate your understanding of the course learning outcomes.
Please note that evidence of learning is a requirement to obtain a satisfactory result.
Things you can do now
You are expected to:
- Attend and actively engage in weekly online lessons
- Complete online coursework and meet submission task deadlines to build strong study habits.
There are no prerequisites for starting this course.
Things to have a look at
VCAA Study Design for Literacy
VCE Vocational Major: Literacy Study Design