What is VCAL?

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning

About the VCAL Pathway

Just like the VCE, the VCAL is an accredited senior secondary school qualification undertaken in Years 11 and/or 12. The VCAL is based on hands-on learning, which is also known as applied learning. If you choose to do the VCAL instead of the VCE, you will gain practical experience and employability skills, as well as the skills you will need to go onto further training in the workplace or at a TAFE. Some VCAL students then advance from TAFE to a degree course at university, with recognition being given for their previous study and experience.

The VCAL has three levels ‐ Foundation, Intermediate and Senior. You would complete your VCAL at the level that matches your needs.

To apply for VCAL (Year 11) in 2021 click here.

To apply to transfer from VCE to VCAL (Year 12) in 2021 click here

ALL VCAL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4

You may only select your subjects when you have been accepted.

Students would normally access the VCAL program from Year 11, but you may apply to enter in Year 12 depending on available places. Please note that VCAL places at St Bede’s College are strictly limited. If you successfully complete your learning program, you will receive a VCAL Certificate. You will also receive a Statement of Results, listing:

1. VCAL units;

2. Statement of Attainment for VET or Further Education courses.

VCAL Learning Programs

At St Bede’s College the VCAL program is completed through a series of core subjects and electives.

There are no examinations in VCAL. Assessment is based on completing a number of outcomes within each strand.

You will study each of the following four compulsory VCAL strands, plus you must select at least one VET subject.

Students must study all four strands to attain their VCAL qualification. These strands are:

Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Work Related Skills
Industry Specific Skills
Personal Development Skills.

Further information about VCAL can be accessed at http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vcal/index.html

Students interested in pursuing a VCAL pathway should speak directly to either Mr Terry Hermon or Mr Gerard Jackson.

Mr Hermon can be contacted at th@stbedes.catholic.edu.au and Mr Jackson can be contacted at gj@stbedes.catholic.edu.au.

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