Notice to Schools 12/2010

10 February 2010

NEW VCAL PROGRAM SETUP AND ENROLMENTS PROCEDURES FOR 2010

VCAA Notice to Schools number 3/2010 contained information regarding modifications to VASS functions to accommodate the new VCAL program setup and enrolments procedures for 2010.

The modifications require all home schools to specify the providers delivering VCAL certificates or VCAL units to their students. Home schools are responsible for their students VCAL certificate and unit enrolments including those being studied with other schools/providers

The following VCAL enrolment scenarios are addressed.

1. Home Schools with students undertaking VCAL
   • where the home school delivers VCAL certificates and units themselves
   • where VCAL certificates and units may be delivered by other schools or providers
2. Schools and providers delivering VCAL to students from other home schools

The steps for setting up VCAL programs, enrolling students and producing reports are outlined below.

Schools are reminded that students may require to be enrolled into VET Certificates and/or VCE units as part of their VCAL certificate program. A Checklist of Important Steps for VASS Enrolments will assist VASS Administrators set up their VCE, VET and VCAL programs for 2010 may be downloaded in VASS using menu SYSTEM ADMIN → Downloads.

VCE, VET and VCAL Quick Guides for VASS Administrators 2010 may be obtained from the VCAA website at the following link. http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/schooladmin/vass/usingvass.

VASS Administrators and VCAL Coordinators should print a copy of the VCAL Quick Guide.
These Quick Guides are a valuable resource for all Coordinators and VASS Administrators in particular those new to these roles in 2010.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following links on the DEECD website indicate to Government schools the new requirements around Re-Engagement programs and the new Community VCAL guidelines.

For information about Re-Engagement programs go to:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/srp/budget/ref053/default.htm

For more information about the guidelines that govern Community VCAL partnerships go to:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/sensecyouth/purchasing.htm 

CONTACTS

• Any queries regarding VASS should be directed to the Administrative Support Unit on 9651 4482 or 1800 827 721.  Please leave a message on our Voice Mail service if we are unable to answer your call immediately.  Alternatively, fax enquiries to 9651 4551 or email: vass.support@edumail.vic.gov.au
• Any queries regarding VCAL enrolments should be directed to the Student Records and Results Unit on 9651 4506 or 9651 4371. Alternatively  email enquiries to student.records@edumail.vic.gov.au or Fax to 9651 4470.
• Any queries regarding VCAL curriculum and assessment should be directed to David Gallagher VCAL Manager on 9651 4532 or email gallagher.david.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
• Any queries regarding the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) arrangements regarding Community VCAL and Re-Engagement program in Government schools should be directed to each region’s Youth Transition Officer (YTO). Contact details for each region’s YTO may be found at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/sensecyouth/contacts.htm

 

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• VCAL Program Setup Steps (DOC - 69KB)