Senior VCAL is an accredited senior school completion certificate. The General Senior program is open to people of all ages. It will provide an opportunity to actively engage in education in preparedness for higher education or employment. Students will enrol in units from business related certificates as part of their industry specific strand.
Students are required to participate in a work experience program during the year. Careers counselling will be an integral part of the program.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21354VIC
Campus: Epping, Heidelberg
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Modes of Delivery
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
17 years + Have not completed Year 12. Suitable for mature aged adults.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment is on going 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
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Download and complete application form.
Send to:
VCAL Co-ordinator
Youth Unit - NMIT
77 - 91 St. Georges Road
PRESTON 3072
Or contact the Youth Unit on phone 9269 8381
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICAITTU004C | Occupational Health and Safety | 10 | Core |
| ICAITTU005C | Operate Computer Hardware | 10 | Core |
| ICAITTU128A | Operate a Personal Computer | 15 | Core |
| ICAITTU132A | Operate a Presentation Package | 13 | Core |
| ICAITTW001B | Work Effectively in an Information Technology Environment | 20 | Core |
| ICAITU129A | Operate a Word Processing Application | 15 | Core |
| ICAITU133A | Send & Retrieve Information over the Internet | 12 | Core |
| ICPMM21CA | Capture a Digital Image | 5 | Core |
| PDS022 | Personal Development Skills 2 Intermediate | 51 | Core |
| PDS031A | Personal Development Unit 1 - Senior | 51 | Core |
| PDS032 | Personal Development Unit 2 - Senior | 52 | Core |
| VBM565 | Oral Communication 2 | 51 | Core |
| VBM566 | Oral Communication 3 | 51 | Core |
| VBM689 | Numeracy & Mathematics 1 | 90 | Core |
| VBM691 | Reading & Writing 2 | 52 | Core |
| VBM692 | Numeracy & Mathematics 2 | 90 | Core |
| VBM694 | Reading & Writing 3 | 52 | Core |
| WRS031 | Work Related Skills Unit 1 Senior | 80 | Core |
