Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Senior)
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Overview
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If you want to get a year 12 certificate and don't want to be in school then The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Senior at Melbourne Polytechnic is the path for you! This full time course will give you the opportunity to complete your year 12. The Senior stream gives you more future options than the Intermediate, including pathways to industry and further education.
Supported learning and friendly advice
Our VCAL Senior course is a unique offering for young people who have not finished Year 12, but want to move into further study and qualified employment. Learn in an environment that’s not like high school. You’ll improve your literacy, numeracy, personal and work skills. Careers counselling is central to this course. You’ll have friendly and approachable teachers that are experts at working with young people supporting you while you study. Our Student Pathways Advisors will help you decide which pathway you might like to do in the future. At Senior level, the course offers students a higher level of interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with effective decision-making and leadership skills. VCAL Senior is a year 12 equivalent.
Make a qualified choice for your future
This course is pre-vocational, which means it will teach you the skills to make informed choices about your pathway for either further study or future employment. You’ll graduate from this course with a VCAL at Senior level, which means you’ll have a nationally recognised senior school certificate and a clear pathway to your future career. Senior VCAL graduates may even be able to transfer credits to VCE study qualifications for further study.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
This is a pre-vocational course of study that will enable you to make more informed choices about your pathway for either further study or employment.Pathways
Successful completion of this course will enable you to do an apprenticeship, a VET certificate and increase employability.Akolda Bil
"It means 'future' to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
Delivery methods
- Face-to-face
- Classroom
Assessment Methods
Assessment is ongoing and can occur at any time during the program. 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, and oral and written work
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| BSBITU303 | DESIGN AND PRODUCE TEXT DOCUMENTS | Core | 90 |
| LIT032 | LITERACY SKILLS SENIOR ORAL COMMUNICATION | Core | 100 |
| MA101 | FOUNDATION MATHS UNIT 1 | Core | 50 |
| PDS031 | PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS SENIOR UNIT 1 | Core | 100 |
| VU22435 | ENGAGE WITH A RANGE OF HIGHLY COMPLEX TEXTS FOR PERSONAL PURPOSES | Core | 30 |
| VU22437 | ENGAGE WITH A RANGE OF HIGHLY COMPLEX TEXTS FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES | Core | 30 |
| VU22439 | CREATE A RANGE OF HIGHLY COMPLEX TEXTS FOR PERSONAL PURPOSES | Core | 30 |
| WRS031 | WORK RELATED SKILLS SENIOR UNIT 1 | Core | 100 |
| WRS032 | WORK RELATED SKILLS SENIOR UNIT 2 | Core | 100 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
Studying at Melbourne Polytechnic
Student Services
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Services & support
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Our Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic (SLAM) team run the fun stuff on campus: things like movie nights, bake sales, cook-offs, career expos, spring markets, and much more.
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Specialist Training Facilities
Melbourne Polytechnic has a large range of specialist training facilities in health and community, construction, hospitality, education and more.
Specialist Training Facilities
Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
| Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 1550 | $8550 |
| Materials fee | $ 50 | $50 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $ 250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $ 1850 | $8850 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials
Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department.Attend an Info Session
Requirements
- you must be at least 17 years old and have not completed Year 12
- the VCAL (Senior) is also suitable for mature aged adults
- applicants will be interviewed and enrolments will be ongoing
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