What IS VC A L ?
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The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a practical qualification for students in Years 11 and 12. The qualification aims to provide the skills, knowledge and attributes to enable students to make informed choices about employment and education pathways, by providing them with work-related experience, literacy and numeracy skills and an opportunity to develop personal skills.
Students undertaking the VCAL study a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification at TAFE (or school) each Wednesday and complete a work placement each Friday. Work placement enables students to implement the knowledge and skills they learn in VET, whilst learning on the job from industry experts and developing practical skills, which can often lead to ongoing employment post-secondary school.
The VCAL is accredited at three levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Senior which caters to students’ abilities and interests. Since its establishment in 2002 the program has grown significantly at St Columba’s College and we now offer the PreCAL program at Year 10 in readiness for Years 11 and 12.
Our robust and diverse study options spanning VCAL, VET and VCE, have provided our students with supportive and responsive learning environments, allowing for the greatest opportunities for future success.
