VCAL

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

This program is designed as an alternative or entry to VCE and other Further Education for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

The VCAL courses cover Personal Development Skills, Work Related Skills, Literacy, Numeracy and Industry Specific Skills, achieved by undertaking a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate.  Students must achieve a satisfactory completion in each of their 10 units (including in VET qualifications) in order to achieve their VCAL qualification. 

 
Enrollment in VCAL classes is available throughout the year, with students completing missed work or continuing into the following year to complete the unit requirements.

 Contact the centre to find out more about our VCAL program on 9758 7859 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Download VCAL information brochure

 

Download fact sheet for eligibility requirements for Government funded places

 

Foundation VCAL (Year 10)

Foundation VCAL is for students aged 15+ (at the time of enrollment).

Students within the VCAL Foundation group are required to attend:

 

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Personal Development
• Work Related Skills
• VET (Certificate I or II level)
• Duke of Edinburgh Workshop
• VCE Studio Arts* or Industry & Enterprise*

Subjects marked with an * (if successfully completed) can be credited to a VCE program if a student decides to undertake a VCE program after completing VCAL.

 

Intermediate VCAL (Year 11)

Intermediate VCAL is seen as a Year 11 equivalent for students who may not be wanting to undertake a VCE or are seeking to gain an apprenticeship/traineeship in the near future. VCAL Intermediate may also be suitable for students returning to study after an absence, and are wanting to ease back into studying.

 

Students within the VCAL Intermediate group are required to attend:

• Foundation Maths *
• Foundation English * 
• Personal Development
• Work Related Skills
• VET (Certificate I or II level)
• Duke of Edinburgh Workshop
• New Horizons

 Download New Horizons information flyer

 

Subjects marked with an * (if successfully completed) can be credited to a VCE program if a student decides to undertake a VCE program after completing VCAL.

 

Senior VCAL (Year 12) ** New for 2014 **

In 2014, MDLC will be seeking to run a Senior VCAL for students wanting to achieve a Year 12 equivalent.  This qualification is designed for students who do not want an ATER (to go to university straight away), but still would like a senior education certificate.  Students can go on to complete a VCE after completing VCAL.

 

The program is still being designed, more information will be available late in Term 3 of 2013. Please contact the centre directly for more information.