VCAL Certificates
The Victorian Certificate
of Applied Learning
The delivery of VCAL is based on adult learning and
youth development principles. These principles have
been found to be relevant in providing successful programs
for students seeking pathways to further vocational
education and training and/or employment.
Key features
of the VCAL program are:
- Curriculum that focuses on the nature of work
- Commitment to negotiated learning
- Opportunities for learning new work and life skills
- Valuing and recognising achievements in all areas
- Raising self esteem in student
- Encouragement of active citizenship, personal development
and growth
- Partnership approaches to program planning and
delivery that link students to the broader community
Who is VCAL For?
Students seeking a vocational pathway on completion
of school eg. work, apprenticeships/traineeships, training
and further education Students who learn best where
learning is practical and "applied"
What Qualifications do students
achieve?
VCAL Certificate Certificate II (or III) in VET
course of their selection in part time school based apprenticeship/traineeship
There are three VCAL award levels:
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