VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) offers an educational experience that includes applied work skills and industry based learning as well as job relevant literacy and numeracy skills . VCAL, like VCE is an accredited Senior Secondary Certificate that is recognised internationally as a successful completion of secondary education.
VCAL is an accredited Senior Secondary Certificate and assists students to determine their careers.
VCAL Foundation will pathway to VCAL Intermediate.
VCAL is offered at three levels (Foundation, Intermediate and Senior) every 12 months. The ACER assessment, interview and previous learning determines the level of VCAL suitable for the student. Students should progress through the levels and achieve a VCAL Senior certificate.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review (ACER Assessment) before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals. Students are required to complete the ACER assessment at SuniTAFE under supervision plus an interview to gauge suitability for VCAL.
1 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| LIT011 | Literacy Skills Reading and Writing (Foundation) | 100 | $30.00 |
| LIT012 | Literacy Skills Oral Communication (Foundation) | 100 | $30.00 |
| NUM011 | Numeracy Skills (Foundation) | 100 | $30.00 |
| PDS011 | Personal Development Skills Unit 1 (Foundation) | 100 | $50.00 |
| PDS012 | Personal Development Skills Unit 2 (Foundation) | 100 | $30.00 |
| WRS011 | Work Related Skills Unit 1 (Foundation) | 100 | $30.00 |
| WRS012 | Work Related Skills Unit 2 (Foundation) | 100 | $30.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AHCFAU201 | Recognise fauna | 40 | $20.00 |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 20 | $30.00 |
| AHCNAR201 | Carry out natural area restoration works | 40 | $30.00 |
| CHCVOL001 | Be an effective volunteer | 25 | $35.00 |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | $16.50 |
| CUAPAI201 | Develop painting skills | 50 | $100.00 |
| CUAPRI201 | Develop printmaking skills | 50 | $115.00 |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 18 | $35.00 |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | $35.00 |
| VU22385 | Plan and undertake a project | 30 | $15.00 |
| 2020 | 2021 | |
| Government Subsidised | $2,803 | $2,803 |
| Concession | $776 | $776 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $1,531 | $1,531 |
| RPL Self-funded | $2,296 | $2,296 |
| Self-Funded | $3,568 | $3,568 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Monday to Friday |
