VCAL
The VCAL program aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed choices about pathways to work and further education.
The principles underpinning the VCAL are:
Accredited pathways for Secondary Students.
Tailoring a program to suit student’s interests.
Personal Development.
Development of work related and industry specific skills.
Eating Crayons
Shoving Coins up our noses
Probably Spreading Syphilis, idk I don't do VCAL
These principles are within the context of applied learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
VCAL is accredited at three levels, Foundation, Intermediate and Senior. The three qualification levels cater for a range of students with different abilities and interests. They also provide a progression of skills, knowledge and attitudinal development. At Tarneit Senior College, we offer the VCAL program at Foundation, Intermediate and Senior Level.
FOUNDATION LEVEL: At Foundation level, there is a strong emphasis on supporting the development of literacy, numeracy and preparatory learning skills of students.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: At intermediate level, the focus is on knowledge and employability skills development that leads to independent learning, confidence and a higher level of transferable skills.
SENIOR LEVEL: At this level the focus is on knowledge and employability skills that lead to a high level of interpersonal skills, independent action and achievement of tasks that require decision making and leadership. The demonstration of knowledge and skills which apply directly to the workplace or further training is also important.
Entry Requirements
All successful VCAL applicants must:
Successfully complete Year 10 with satisfactory level for Math and English.
Complete an application form
Participate in a parent/student/teacher course counselling interview
Satisfy the selection criteria, at the interview, that demonstrates commitment, co- operation and understanding of expectations
Complete Year 10 Work Experience in the desired field (may not apply to 2021 enrolments.)
Students can enter at the level of VCAL to suit their learning needs, abilities and interests. Decisions about which VCAL level a student should be placed in will be considered by the VCAL coordinator who will take into account the student’s literacy and numeracy level, interests, goals and ability:
Strengths and interests
Preferred learning style
Vocational goals
Readiness for participation in structured workplace learning or formal vocational education
Teacher and peer support needs
Envisaged pathway
Leadership capabilities
VCAL STRUCTURE:
FOUNDATION LEVEL:
OPTIONAL:
VET - VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
COMPULSORY:
VET - VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
SENIOR LEVEL:
COMPULSORY:
VET - VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
COST: $200 for VCAL and VET (Vet Course Fees are now subsidised by the Government).