Senior VCAL is an accredited senior school completion certificate. Open to people of all ages, the course completes your school education with a focus on preparing you for further education or employment. You can specialise in a range of fields, such as carpentry or music, taking units from business-related certificate courses.

Areas of study include:

using computers and computer hardware
the internet
personal development
reading and writing
numeracy and maths

NMIT also offers a range of VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.

About the Course

Local Students
International Students

National Code: VCALSEN001
Cricos Code:

Campus: Heidelberg

Duration

Full-time: 1 year

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

On completion, students may go onto further study, pre-apprenticeships or employment.

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to apply for a range of TAFE courses, pre-apprenticeships, traineeships or employment.

Entrance Requirements

Students must be at least 17 years old and have not completed Year 12. Suitable for mature aged adults. Applicants will be interviewed. Enrolments will be undertaken through November to January.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Assessment is ongoing and can occur at any time during the program. Assessment methods may include: a portfolio of accumulated evidence; teacher observation and/or checklists; evidence gained through projects or program participation; awards from recognised programs; self assessment inventories; oral and written work.

Materials

Material fee applies. Students need to supply basic stationery requirements. Some equipment may need to be purchased for industry specific modules.

Fees

The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such services and amenities fees.

Fees for students commencing in 2012
Fees for students who commenced between 2009 and 2011