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VCAL @ Sandringham
Victorian Certificate
of
Applied Learning
Foundation, Intermediate and Senior VCAL • 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
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Literacy(English)
Numeracy(Maths)
Work Related Skills
VCE/VET & Block Credit
Personal Develop’t
VCE subject
Projects include:
•Newspaper text•‘current affairs’•Film as text,•Issues, •Movie Maker-reflective writing•RACV Radio transmissions •.group work•Story boards•Workplace literacy
Topics include:
•Moving out, renting, •Basic tax, •buying and running a car, •General numeracy skills, •ICT related numeracy skills
OrGeneral Maths
Options:
Part-time work
School Based Apprentice’p
Work placement
Students learn the essentials of work: OH&S, ethics, rights & responsibilities in WRS.
Examples:
AutomotiveBuildingCom ServicesEvent Manag’tFashion DesignEngineeringHair & BeautyHospitalityModellingMusicPlumbingRetailSport & RecTrowel Trades
Electives:2012•Food and Me•Boot Camp•Express Yourself•Building Projects•The Beat
2013•Supercoach•My Melbourne•Show me the $•Building Projects
Electives:2012•Ag & Horticulture•Bus Man•PE•Visual Com & Design
2013•Ag & Horticulture•D&T Wood•Studio Arts•OES
The Program
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
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 BeatModern 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.
Super Coach
Food and Me
Jewellery ProjectAdopt a Grandparent
Game project
My Melbourne
Toy Project
The Beat
Information Technology (ICT)
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.
Visual Communication &
Design
Product Design Technology
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
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.
Outdoor & Environmental Studies
Ag & 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.
Vis Com - Art Mural Project (canteen)
The Arts- Visual Communication and Studio Arts
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Agriculture and Horticulture
VET Units Available
The full range of VET studies is available
See the course handbook for descriptions.
Celebration!
BGK Applied Learning Awards 2010
Sandringham VCAL Celebration Day
1. Year 10 pass. Student must have passed/ achieved satisfactory VEL’s level - at least 80% of subjects studied (including a unit of English).
2. Satisfactory Reports. The student’s last two reports should reflect consistent application, respectful attitude to teachers and peers and acceptable behaviour.
3. Vocational Focus. Student should be able to articulate their vocational focus and pathway and demonstrate that this is genuine.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
1. Part time job. Student is employed in regular part time work or has a School Based Apprenticeship or Work Placement organised.
2. Community work. Student has demonstrated a capacity to involve him or herself in community or volunteer work.
VCAL Selection Criteria
1.Register details on Expression of Interest found on Sandringham College website http://www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au/2.2013 Curriculum Guide and Enrolment forms will be sent to you/made available electronically3.Sandringham Senior Campus Expo- Wednesday August 15 4.Enrolment Form due by End of August. Please indicate if you are applying for Intermediate (Yr 11), Senior (Yr 12). Do not FAX.5.VCAL Applicants should include additional information to support application including school reports and references.6.VCAL External interviews: October7.First Round offers- November 8.Second Round offers (if any) December
Application and Enrolment Process
College website http://www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au/ - Senior Campus Enrolment 2013 link
Submit an Expression of Interest
VCAL at Sandringham WIKI http://sandringhamvcal.wikispaces.com/
VCAA (Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority)
