1. Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning CCLLEN 25th July 2017
Adam Whitbread: VCAL Manager

2. VCAL – What is it?
VCAL is the hands-on option for year 11 and 12 students, offering practical work-related experience and learning.
There are 3 levels of VCAL, Foundation, Intermediate and Senior.
Like VCE, the VCAL is an accredited Senior Secondary qualification.
Students typically start VCAL in Year 11 or 12, and may also do a part-time apprenticeship or traineeship at the same time.
A VCAL Qualification is usually completed in one year, but can also be stretched over longer time frames.
It is offered in Victoria only.

3. VCAL – What do students say about it?

4. How does it fit in the Senior Secondary Landscape?
VCE
VCAL
VET

5. Why is it important ?
Encourages a practical and “hands on” approach to Senior Secondary studies.
Allows for greater flexibility in delivery.
Encourages students to undertake work placements to augment their studies.
Facilitates integrated approaches to study.

6. Who delivers it?
VCAL is delivered in Schools - Government, Catholic and Independent.
VCAL is also delivered by Non - School providers which include:- TAFE, Learn Local organisations and Registered Training Organisations.

7. VCAL providers 2014

8. VCAL enrolments 2014

9. Background Piloted in 2002 Fully implemented in 2003
Evolved out of the recommendations of the Kirby Report in 2000
Championed by Hon. Lyn Kosky. Former Minister of Education

10. Current developments Continuous review of curriculum undertaken
Numeracy and Literacy in 2016/17
Development of new Vocational Numeracy Unit

11. VCAL Achievement Awards
VCAL 2016 Award recipients

12. VCAL 4 Life

13. Contact Details Adam Whitbread + 61 3 9032 1727
Cornelia DeBrincat
Website:

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