Memorandum to Schools 60/2008
14 July 2008
New VCAL Providers In 2009
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a qualification designed to expand pathways for Year 11 and 12 students from school education to apprenticeships, traineeships, employment, further education and training.
VCAL is a key part of the Government’s aim to improve school retention and to increase the proportion of young people who successfully complete post-compulsory education.
In 2007, 418 education and training providers (schools, TAFE institutes and adult and community education (ACE) organisations) delivered the VCAL to over 14,000 students.
Prospective new providers, who are already delivering the VCE, and wish to deliver VCAL for the first time in 2009, are invited to lodge an Expression of Interest with the VCAA. An Expression of Interest form and VCAL 2009 Guidelines are available from Mr David Gallagher, VCAL Manager at the VCAA.
Schools, Registered Training Organisations and ACE organisations that have not previously delivered the VCE, and are now interested in delivering the VCAL in 2009 should also contact David Gallagher to discuss additional registration requirements that may apply to these organisations.
A copy of the VCAL 2009 Guidelines and an Expression of Interest form can be obtained by contacting David Gallagher, VCAL Manager on (03)96514532 or email gallagher.david.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
The completed form should be returned by 29 August 2008 to Mr David Gallagher at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
