The Victorian Curriculum F–10 sets out a single, coherent and comprehensive set of content descriptions and associated achievement standards to enable teachers to plan, monitor, assess and report on the learning achievement of every student.

In addition, the VCAA also administers the General Achievement Test (GAT), taken by all Victorian students prior to completing their VCE.

Students may work in a trade or part-time job on some days of the week and supplement this by doing a set course at school.

Education Minister James Merlino stated that a 'single VCE certificate would make it easier for students to get a range of skills, both academic and vocational.

It is designed to provide opportunities for students to build self-confidence and extend their skills in oral communication, speech writing and research.