VCAL

What is VCAL?

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a hands-on year 11 and 12 alternative designed to create an individual pathway for you to employment or further studies at TAFE.

It offers an educational experience that includes applied work skills and industry-based learning as well as job relevant literacy and numeracy skills. VCAL programs are more focussed, more integrated and more sustainable for those students who do not necessarily need to complete a traditional VCE to reach their desired goals.

VCAL, like VCE, is an accredited senior secondary school certificate that is recognised internationally as a successful completion of secondary education.

Students who choose to undertake a VCAL program are usually looking for pathways to further study at TAFE and/or employment, including pre-pprenticeships and apprenticeships.

What levels are available in VCAL at Box Hill Institute?

VCAL Intermediate level 21353VIC

The skills focus at intermediate level is on:

• knowledge and employability
  
• literacy and numeracy
  
• independent learning and confidence
  
• high level of transferable skills

This level is an alternative to the Year 11 VCE Certificate.

VCAL Senior level 21354VIC

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 – Concentrating on real world skills with a focus on your self, family, culture, the community, employment issues and educational purposes.

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 community-based projects or structured activities that will help with 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

• Multimedia and Information Technology
  
• Hospitality and Tourism
  
• Events Management
  
• Creative Taster – Hairdressing, Fashion, Photography, Beauty, Broadcasting and Creative Drawing
  
• Licensed Trade Taster – Plumbing, Electrical, Engineering, Welding and Fabrication
  
• Building and Construction (Pre-apprenticeship)
• Building Trades Taster – specialising in Furnishing, Cabinet Making Joinery, Stair Making and Shopfitting
  

Options at Senior level

• Health and Community Services programs – specialising in Nursing, Children’s Services, Dental, Patient/Client Services, Aged Care and Youth Work streams
  
• Individualised Programs – Make your own VCAL program

Course length

One year

Application process
If you wish to apply for a VCAL program you will need to:
 

• attend a VCAL Information session
• complete an application form
  
• attend and complete a placement assessment
  
• attend an interview

For more information contact the VCAL coordinator:
Phone: 1300 BOX HILL
Email: vcal@boxhill.edu.au