VCAL stands for the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning. It is a senior secondary certificate for years 11 and 12, which is nationally recognised.
There are three levels of VCAL; Foundation, Intermediate and Senior. At PRACE College we offer Foundation and Intermediate VCAL. The level that you will go into will be determined in consultation with you after your interview and according to your skill level.
There is no educational pre-requisite to enrol in VCAL at PRACE College.
If you are 16—19 years old, you are eligible to enrol in our VCAL program.
Rolling enrolments: new students are welcome to join the program anytime during first, second and third terms should a place become available.
When you complete your level of VCAL, you can:
You could even go back to school if you wanted to.
VCAL Student and Parent Handbook 2020
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding.
Course Code | 21352VIC (Foundation) 21353VIC (Intermediate) |
Entry Requirements | You will be 16 – 19 years of age. |
Course Description: | The course includes Literacy, Oral Communication, Numeracy, Personal Development, Work Related Skills and Units from Certificate II courses. You will be provided with breakfast and lunch daily. You will complete a work placement and participate in a number of excursions and incursions. |
Pathway: | After completing VCAL you can go on to further education and training, apprenticeship, traineeship or full time work. All students completing VCAL at PRACE will be given preference into any of our other courses.. |
Location | Merrilands Community Centre |
Mode of Study | Full Time |
Days | Group 1: Monday to Thursday Group 2: Tuesday to Friday |
Time | 9.30am—3.00pm |
Dates | 1 February— November 2021 *enrolments accepted throughout the year |
Duration | 1 year |
Cost | Fees upon enquiry |
Enrolment | Pre-enrolment interview |
Contact | Jane Davey 9462 6077 |
Course Code | 21352VIC (Foundation) 21353VIC (Intermediate) |
Entry Requirements | You will be 16 – 19 years of age. |
Course Description: | The course includes Literacy, Oral Communication, Numeracy, Personal Development, Work Related Skills and Units from Certificate II courses. You will be provided with breakfast and lunch each day you are here. You will have the opportunity to participate in a number of excursions and incursions. |
Pathway: | Depending on what is going on outside school, you can commence the part-time program. When you are ready, you will transition from part-time to full-time. |
Location | Merrilands Community Centre |
Mode of Study | Part-time |
Days | Thursday and Friday |
Time | 9.30am—3.00pm |
Dates | 4 February— November 2021 * enrolments accepted throughout the year |
Duration | Up to 6 months |
Cost | Fees upon enquiry |
Enrolment | Pre-enrolment interview |
Contact | Jane Davey 9462 6077 |
Imagine this; imagine coming to a school where everybody treats you the way you deserve to be treated. Attending PRACE has honestly changed my whole outlook on life. Being here has changed my future.
Jessica – VCAL
My time at PRACE has been a shifting point in my life. It has given me a great opportunity to finish my year 11 and 12 and has given me a chance to follow my dreams and become the successful person I’ve always wanted to be.
Joseph – VCAL