What is VCAL? The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a hands-on option for Years 11 and 12 students. VCAL gives you practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work. Like VCE, it is a recognised qualification. Students who choose to undertake a VCAL program are usually looking for pathways to further study at TAFE and/or employment, for example, apprenticeships. What levels are available in VCAL at Box Hill Institute?Intermediate levelThe skills focus at Intermediate level is on: - knowledge and employability
- literacy and numeracy skills
- independent learning and confidence
- high level of transferable skills.
This level is an alternative to the Year 11 VCE Certificate. Senior level The skills focus at senior level is on: - knowledge and employability
- literacy and numeracy skills
- high level of interpersonal skills
- independent action and achievement of tasks
- decision making and leadership
- high level of transferable skills.
This level is an alternative to the Year 12 VCE Certificate. What does this course involve?Strand 1 – Literacy and Numeracy Skills – These can be selected from VCE English and Maths, VCAL Numeracy and Literacy or from the Certificate of General Education. Strand 2 – Work Related Skills – In order to develop ‘employability skills’ you can choose from a structured work placement or part time work. You also study occupational health and safety, job seeking and interview techniques. Strand 3 – Personal Development Skills – You will participate in a community based project or structured activities that will help with your teamwork skills, self-confidence and other important life and work skills. Strand 4 – Industry Specific Skills – You choose from a range of vocational areas. Options at Intermediate level Options at Senior level Course lengthTypically 4 days a week over a 12 month academic year Application process- Complete an application form.
- Attend and complete a placement assessment.
- Attend an interview.
More informationContact the VCAL coordinator: VCAL Coordinator
Box Hill Institute
Private Bag 2014
Box Hill VIC 3128 Phone: (03) 9286 9080
Email: VCAL Coordinator
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