VCAL - INDUSTRY SPECIFIC STRAND
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning [“VCAL”] is a new senior school certificate which is based on applied learning. “Applied Learning” refers to a hands-on course which aims to develop skills which will help students prepare for further education, training or employment. VCAL has been designed to meet the needs of students in Years 11 and 12 who need a course based on practical vocational learning. Generally, VCAL students will attend The Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty one day per week. In the first year, students will work towards completing units from the Certificate II in Beauty / Hairdressing and in the second year, students will work towards completing units from the Certificate III in Beauty or Certificate III in Hairdressing.
Students may then choose to commence study full time or part time through an apprenticeship or traineeship program to complete their chosen qualification or attend The Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty full time.
The Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty delivers partnership courses in conjunction with Goulburn Ovens “Go TAFE”, EDVET, Echuca, St Josephs College Wangaratta, Benalla College “Go TAFE”, Shepparton “Go TAFE” and McGuire College Shepparton. Throughout VCAL, students will gain recognition and credit towards part time work while enrolled. This may include a part time apprenticeship or traineeship, part time work placement or work experience. VCAL training will equip students with the skills necessary for participation in the workforce and will aid in developing and extending the pathways into employment, apprenticeship/traineeship and/ or training, including VET courses. Furthermore, VCAL will help students develop literacy and numeracy skills, develop work related skills and industry specific skills and develop those skills sought after in the workplace.
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