VCAL @ Sandringham
Victorian Certificate
of
Applied Learning
Victorian Certificate
of Applied Learning
Intermediate and Senior VCAL (general classes)
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Prepares students for work and TAFE training
Classes at school 3 days a week, Wednesday at TAFE and Friday at work
Learning is hands on, project driven and related to life and work
‘Arts’ & ‘LOTE’ Senior VCAL (themed classes)
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Prepares students for specific industry work and TAFE training
Classes at school themed around the arts and language
Learning is hands on, project driven and related to life and work
Literacy
(English)
Numeracy
(Maths)
Work
VCE/VET & Personal
Related Skills Block Credit Develop’t
VCE subject
Projects
include:
Topics
include:
Options:
Examples:
Electives:
2012
Electives:
2012
Part-time work
Automotive
Building
Business
Com Services
Event
Management
Fashion Design
Electrical
Engineering
Hair & Beauty
Hospitality
Info Technology
Integrated
technologies
Inter Dig Media
Media and Screen
Modelling
Music
Plumbing
Retail
Sport & Rec
Trowel Trades
•Food and Me
•Boot Camp
•Express Yourself
•Building Projects
•The Beat
•Ag & Horticulture
•D&T Wood
•Bus Man
•PE
•Visual Com & Design
•Newspaper text,
•Film as text,
Issues,
•Movie Makerreflective writing
•RACV Radio
transmissions
•Moving out,
renting,
•Basic tax,
•buying and
running a car,
•General
numeracy skills,
•ICT related
numeracy skills
Or
General Maths
School Based
Apprentice’p
Work placement
All students attend
a WRS class once a
week.
ICT (compulsory
extra PD unit for Yr
11)
2013
2013
•Supercoach
•Boot Camp
•My Melbourne
•Show me the $
•Building Projects
•Ag & Horticulture
•D&T Wood
•Studio Arts
•OES
•Visual Com & Design
Personal Development Electives
You are required to select one unit of PD each semester
My Melbourne
Students negotiate community projects with
their teacher- SynFM, Fernhill Hostel, Sacred
Heart Mission, Woodworking, Coaching.
Supercoach Coach
Students learn the basics of coaching- develop
training program and present coaching
session plans for their team.
Boot Camp
A fitness and personal challenge unit designed to
push boundaries. Activities include sand
sprints, hill sprints, longer runs, bay swims,
circuits and boxing.
Personal Development Electives cont…
Express Yourself
Students are introduced to the world of art and take
an active role within it. Using the combined skills
of drawing, painting, ceramics and graphics,
students crate artworks that express their own
view of the world. Insights, emotions, stories,
opinions and hopes are just some of the
motivations students will draw upon for artistic
Inspiration.
Food and Me
Students learn the essentials about hygiene, menu
planning, nutrition, economical meals, They cook
every week and enjoy eating the scrumptious
food they prepare.
Personal Development Electives cont.
Building Projects
Students design and build projects negotiated with
their teacher- wood, metal.
Show me the money
A practical unit that teaches students financial life
skills and covers things such as
superannuation, financial portfolios, renting,
loans, mortgages, stock market.
The Beat
Modern Day Music incorporates elements of
technology including computer based music
composition, sound reinforcement, D-Jay, Live
Sound Mixing, V-Jay, Music Video Clip
development, Event Manger and Organiser, the list
goes on and on.
Personal Development cont.
ICT
Compulsory additional PD units for all Yr 11
students (Intermediate).
Students learn essentials such as web
development, Internet search engines,
software applications, graphics, and
animation. The aim is to equip students
with personal and workplace ICT skills to
improve their employability.
VCE Units Available
Visual
Communication &
Design
Design & Technology
Wood
Studio Arts
A range of tasks
including 2d & 3d
illustration, tattoo
design, advertising &
event posters, logo
design, house design,
stencils and public
mural art. Students
work in a range of
methods including
drawing, digital design,
spray painting.
Students use wood materials to
build a product. They develop a
folio which shows all stags in
planning and possible design
options. Factors influencing the
design process are considered,
including the relationship
between materials & design,
and how designs can be
structured in a practical way.
A practical, creative and
fun unit that
incorporates all
mediums- drawing,
ceramics, digital
photography and video.
Students research
artists’ practices and
document the design
process of their work.
VCE Units Available
Business Management
PE
Small Business Management focuses on
the general business environment with a
particular interest in small business
management-planning, financing,
managing and evaluating. All students
are required to operate a school-based
short-term business as part of their
assessment.
A fun and practical subject to introduce
students to basic concepts of physical
activity. Students learn about fitness,
training ,skill acquisition and basic
coaching.
VCE Units Available
Outdoor &
Environmental Studies
Students participate in a range of
outdoor recreation activities in the
natural environment to experience
the natural environment. Activities
include: snorkeling, windsurfing,
swimming, surfing, bushwalking,
camping, bike riding, sea kayaking
and rock climbing.
Ag & Horticulture
Students are introduced to the
general principles of growing
plants.
Students investigate, manage and
operate an enterprise involving
vegetable production.
Arts’ & ‘LOTE’ Senior VCAL
(themed classes)
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Students can maintain the integrity of their ‘art’ and do VCAL. Themed means that the compulsory subjects such as
Literacy would revolve around ‘arts’ or language as much as possible
Depending on how many VCE units they do, it is possible that some students might qualify to receive their VCE, VCAL
and VET certificate at the end of the two years!
Probably do their work placement in blocks.
The Arts example
LOTE example
VCAL Literacy –Senior
VCAL Numeracy/ Work Related Skills –Senior
VCAL Personal Development- Express Yourself- Senior
VCE Studio Arts Drawing 3&4
VCE Art 3&3
VCE Vis Com 3&4
VCAL Literacy –Senior
VCAL Numeracy/Work Related Skills –Senior
VCAL Personal Development- My Melbourne-Senior
VCAL Work Related Skills
VCE French 3&4
VCE Business Management 3&4
VCE History Revolutions
VCAL Vis Com Art Mural in
the Canteen
Vis Com
Super Coach
Outdoor Ed
My Melbourne
VET Units Available
The full range of VET studies is available
See the course handbook for descriptions.
Criteria for VCAL Applicants
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Yr 10 pass. Student must have passed at least 80% of subjects studied (including a unit of English).
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Satisfactory Reports. The student’s last two reports should reflect consistent application, respectful attitude to teachers
and peers and acceptable behaviour.
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Vocational Focus. Student should be able to articulate their vocational focus and pathway and demonstrate that this is
genuine.
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Applied Learner. Student need to show that he/she involves him/ herself in projects and work effectively in teams.
He/she needs to be able to self initiate and organise him/herself.
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Community and Social Awareness. Student needs to demonstrate a capacity to function cooperatively and effectively
in various community settings and have reasonable social skills- communication, respect and empathy.
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Referee. Student will need to provide the name of their last Coordinator, so that a Coordinator from Sandringham
College can contact them to discuss the student’s history and transition.
Factors that strengthen application
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Part time job. Student is employed in regular part time work or has a School Based Apprenticeship or Work
Placement organised.
Community work. Student has demonstrated a capacity to involve him or herself in community or volunteer work.
VCAL Enrolment Procedure
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Register details on Enrolment data bank at College Office 8599 0500
2012 Handbook and Enrolment forms will be sent to you
Sandringham Senior Campus Expo- Thursday August 18
Enrolment Form due by September 12. Please indicate if you are applying for
Intermediate, Senior or Themed course.
Applicants will receive letters requesting additional information to support application
including school reports and references.
VCAL External interviews: November 21-29
First Round offers- late November
Second Round offers (if any) mid December