The Victorian Certficate of Applied Learning is an accredited Senior School completion certificate. This certificate enables you to learn specialised skills relating to specific industries whilst also enhancing literacy, numeracy and employability skills. NMIT offers a broad range of VCAL programs covering different industry areas.
Course outcomes include apprenticeships, or entry into further mainstream study. Programs cover a broad range of vocational fields including:
- Animal studies
- Carpentry
- Multimedia
- Furniture making
- Music
- ESL YAMEC
- LinkED Salvation Army
These may vary - for current information contact the Youth Unit.
These courses are often the first step in TAFE on an educational and vocational pathway into further education, training and employment. Our VCAL programs and the models we use are highly regarded for successfully linking young people back into education and training.
Some of the career options and/or employment fields available are:
- entry into pre-apprenticeships
- apprenticeships or into further vocational training
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Available Courses (16)
Introduction to Trade Skills ESL (VCAL YAMEC)
The Introduction to Trade Skills ESL program is a six-month VCAL course offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). The program prepares students for further training or employment in the building and construction industry. It includes trade workshop classes and industry visits and all students will have the opportunity to get their General Construction Induction Card (White Card). NMIT also offers a range of VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL (Foundation)
This VCAL (Foundation) course is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/ numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL (Intermediate)
This VCAL (Intermediate) course is offered through the Youth Unit. Intermediate VCAL is an accredited senior school completion certificate suitable for students who require supported development of literacy, numeracy and communication skills in order to go onto further study, apprenticeships or employment. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL (Senior)
Senior VCAL is an accredited senior school completion certificate. Open to 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. NMIT also offers a range of VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL Animal Studies
This VCAL Animal Studies program is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL Carpentry
This VCAL Carpentry program is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/ numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
Certificate I in Creative Industries
VCAL
This Certificate I in Creative Industries is offered through the VCAL division of the Youth Unit. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in Creative Industries through the Work Education Centre. This course is tailored to the meet the needs of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a high level of support provided. The program runs out of a newly established media training studio in Brunswick, and is delivered in partnership with Youthworx Media. Develop skills in cinematography, basic vision and sound editing, and on-air presentation
Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)
VCAL
This Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) is offered through the VCAL division of the Youth Unit. This course is tailored to the meet the needs of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a high level of support provided. The program runs out of a newly established media training studio in Brunswick, and is delivered in partnership with Youthworx Media. Develop skills in cinematography, basic vision and sound editing, and on-air presentation. NMIT also offers the Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) through the Information Technology Department.
VCAL ESL YAMEC
The VCAL ESL YAMEC course is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Course (YAMEC). VCAL is an accredited senior secondary school completion certificate. This program is designed for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who have not completed secondary school and who need to develop their English, numeracy and communication skills in order to go on to further study, an apprenticeship or employment. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit
VCAL Hospitality
This VCAL Hospitality program is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL LinkED Salvation Army
This VCAL LinkED Salvation Army program is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
Certificate III in Media
VCAL
This Certificate III in Media is offered through the VCAL division of the Youth Unit. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit. The Certificate III in Media is also offered through the Information Technology Department. Designed to reflect the role of skilled operators in the digital media industry, as well as a range of competencies in a working environment that provide technical advice and support to teams. Graduates will have the chance to showcase their work in an end-of-year exhibition.
VCAL Multimedia
This VCAL Multimedia program is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL Music
This VCAL Music program is offered through the Youth Unit. This program is designed for young people who have a strong desire to undertake vocational training but whose literacy/numeracy skills may not be at the required level of whose age necessitates an extended pathway. This program will provide extra support for students with their literacy/numeracy needs as well as developing their employability skills. NMIT also offers othe VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.
VCAL Ticket to a Trade
The VCAL Ticket to a Trade program is offered through the Youth Unit. Are you interested in learning about the building industry? Do you want to get into a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship? This program is designed for young people who are interested in pursuing a trade and would like the opportunity to explore the different trade options available as well as gain a secondary school completion certificate through VCAL. NMIT also offers other VCAL courses through the Youth Unit.
Certificate I in Vocational Preparation
Youth Unit
This Certificate I in Vocational Preparation is offered through the Youth Unit. This course is designed for young people seeking vocational training who also need to improve their literacy and numeracy skills. Develop your communication skills for the workplace, while enhancing your confidence and employment options. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in Vocational Preparation through the Vocational Pathways and Foundation Studies departments.


