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Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

An alternative for Year 11 and Year 12 students

Information & Enrolment Days for 2010
Enrolment is continuous, please phone 9652 0719 to arrange an interview.

VCAL

Complete the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) at CAE – an alternative for Year 11 and 12 students. VCAL is an accredited secondary certificate that provides practical work related experience, as well as the opportunity to build on literacy, numeracy, work related and personal development skills important for life and work.

Why study at CAE?

  • CAE offers personal and career guidance and learning support for VCAL students in an adult learning environment.
  • CAE offers three levels of VCAL: Foundation; Intermediate and Senior.
  • Convenient City location, easy to get to by public transport, close to Flinders Street Station.
  • Access to key resources including city library, multimedia facilities, and career counselling.

2010 Courses

  • Foundation VCAL
  • Intermediate and Senior VCAL

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Where this course might take you

VCAL is ideal as a pathway into apprenticeships, TAFE or employment. If you decide to pursue a more academic pathway, CAE also offers the option to move from VCAL into VCE.


What you will learn

Foundation VCAL

Students in Foundation VCAL undertake project-based activities designed to improve basic skills in literacy, numeracy and personal development. Career and employment planning and the development of work related skills are also key features of the program. Students will have the opportunity to participate in either on or off campus VET courses as part of their individual learning program. Students may opt for full or part time study.

On completion of Foundation VCAL, students can enrol into Intermediate VCAL, further education, training or employment.

Intermediate and Senior VCAL

The Intermediate and Senior VCAL programs are designed to give students the opportunity to complete Years 11 or 12 in an adult learning environment. Students participate in a range of practical educational projects that integrate the three VCAL strands of Personal Development, Work Related Skills and Literacy & Numeracy. To fulfil the VCAL Industry Specific Skills strand, CAE will assist student to select a VET course, on or off campus, that best suits the students’ individual interests and skill levels. Recognition of work skills and previous experience will be incorporated into the students’ individual programs wherever possible. Students may opt for full or part time study.


Fees

Government fees and charges apply for eligible students.


Term dates

  • Term 1: Monday 1 February – Friday 26 March
  • Term 2: Monday 12 April – Friday 25 June
  • Term 3: Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September
  • Term 4: Monday 11 October – Friday 10 December


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Enquiries

For further information and to arrange an interview contact:
Richard Brown

Phone: 9652 0719
Email: richardb@cae.edu.au


Democratic Principles

CAE supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including a commitment to:

  • elected government
  • the rule of law
  • equal rights for all before the law
  • freedom of religion
  • freedom of speech and association
  • the values of openness and tolerance