Early school leavers
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Are you a student aged 16–19 who hasn't completed Year 11 or Year 12, or equivalent?
We can help you achieve your immediate goal – whether that is finding work, gaining a trade, or starting a pathway into further education.
We offer a wide range of programs for early school leavers, run by our TAFE division.
Course options for early school leavers
We have set the minimum age to study at 16 for all courses. This means that you must be aged 16 years or older, or have completed a Year 10 course of study or equivalent, to enrol with us. There may be exemptions in some circumstances. Contact us to discuss your particular situation.
Pathways into further education
We offer connections between courses that help you move from TAFE courses through to undergraduate courses (bachelor degrees) at VU. We call these connections between courses ‘pathways’.
Pathways can put your dream qualification within reach, regardless of your educational background. Many of our TAFE courses are also structured to offer you credit for future study. This means you might be able to finish your next course faster.
Meet our students
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