VCAL @ Sandringham

Victorian Certificate

of

Applied Learning

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning

This certificate:

• 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 and related to life and work

Literacy(English)

Numeracy(Maths)

Work Related Skills

VET Personal Develop’t

VCE subject

Projects include:

Newspaper text,Film as text, Issues, RACV Radio transmissions Literacy skills

Topics include:

Moving out, renting, Basic tax, buying and running a car, Numeracy skills, ICT

OrGeneral Maths

Options:

Part-time work

School Based Apprentice’p

Work placement

All students attend a WRS class once a week.

Examples:

BuildingHospitalitySport & RecPlumbingCom ServicesElectrotech’yMusicAutomotiveHair & BeautyRetail

Electives:2012•Food and Me•Boot Camp•Express Yourself•Building Projects•The BeatICT (comp extra PD unit for Yr 11)

2013•Supercoach•Boot Camp•My Melbourne•Show me the $•Building Projects

Electives:2012•Ag & Horticulture•D&T Wood•Bus Man•PE•Visual Com & Design

2013•Ag & Horticulture•D&T Wood•Studio Arts•OES•Visual Com & Design

My Melbourne Students negotiate community projects with

their teacher- SynFM, Fernhill Hostel, Sacred Heart Mission, Woodworking, Coaching.

Supercoach CoachStudents learn the basics of coaching- develop

training program and present coaching session plans for their team.

Boot CampA fitness and personal challenge unit designed to

push boundaries. Activities include sand sprints, hill sprints, longer runs, bay swims,

circuits and boxing.

Personal Development ElectivesYou are required to select one unit of PD each semester

Personal Development Electives cont…

Express YourselfStudents 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 MeStudents learn the essentials about hygiene, menu

planning, nutrition, economical meals, They cook every week and enjoy eating the scrumptious food they prepare.

Building ProjectsStudents design and build projects

negotiated with their teacher- wood, metal.

Show me the moneyA practical unit that teaches students

financial life skills and covers things such as superannuation, financial portfolios, renting, loans, mortgages, stock market.

The Beat

Personal Development Electives cont.

ICTCompulsory 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.

PD Electives cont.

VCE Units AvailableVisual

Communication & Design

Design & TechnologyWood

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 AvailableBusiness Management PESmall 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 AvailableOutdoor &

Environmental StudiesAg & Horticulture

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.

Students are introduced to the general principles of growing

plants.Students investigate, manage and

operate an enterprise involving vegetable production.

VCAL Vis Com Art Mural in the Canteen

VET Units AvailableThe full range of VET studies is available

See the course handbook for descriptions.