Course Overview
Have you finished school, but you aren’t quite sure of your next step? A Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) will give you the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about your future.
This course aims to get you ready for employment by giving you vital skills to help you participate in the broader context of your family, community and lifelong journey of learning. These skills will help you make the right choices across a huge range of industry sectors and study pathways.
Not only that, this course will be based on your own interests and strengths, so you can be sure that we’ll help you learn about the things you actually want to learn about. That makes this course enjoyable, and shows you potential work or education pathways in whatever industry you hope to go into.
Taught over an 11-month period, you’ll attend classes, workshops and participate in online learning, being taught by our expert teachers in the field you want to enter.
Once you complete this course, there are many pathways you can take. Some of these pathways could be studying an intermediate or senior level of VCAL, going into an apprenticeship or traineeship (school-based or full-time), or studying a Certificate I (or higher) at TAFE or University.
All these courses will help you enhance your employment opportunities while you discover your passion and work in the sector gaining real-world experience and earning money.
So, if you’re ready to take the first step into figuring out where you’d like to go in the future, we’re here to help you get there.
This course is delivered with a combination of online and on-campus workshops.
Times
Monday to Friday 9am – 2.45pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Foundation).Career Opportunities
This is a possible pathway at Foundation level:
- Intermediate or Senior level VCAL
- apprenticeships and traineeships (school-based or full-time)
- Certificate I (or above) VET courses
- Certificate I (or above) FE courses
Opportunities for Further Study
Pathways to:
- VCAL Intermediate and/or Senior Level
- VET Studies
- Employment
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
| Course units |
| VU22027 Install basic external cladding |
| VU22026 Construct a basic roof frame |
| VU22025 Construct basic wall frames |
| VU22024 Construct basic sub-floor |
| VU22015 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings |
| VU21797 Use basic plumbing hand tools |
| VU21795 Use and apply basic levelling equipment for plumbing |
| VU21789 Apply basic sheet metal practices |
| HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support |
| VU21791 Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems |
| CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCPCM2039A Carry out interactive workplace communication |
| VU21798 Use basic power tools |
| CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS Requirements, Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry |
| BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCCCS002 Assist with movement |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service |
| VU22526 Follow procedures for routine financial activities of a small business |
| VU22525 Assist with the presentation of public activities and events |
| BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities |
| VU22522 Identify small business policies and procedures |
| BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| VU22521 Develop elementary skills for small business environments |
| SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC002 Prepare and present simple dishes |
| SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| NUM011 Numeracy Skills Foundation |
| LIT011 Literacy Skills Foundation Reading And Writing |
| LIT012 Literacy Skills Foundation Oral Communication |
| PDS011 Personal Development Skills Unit 1 (Foundation) |
| PDS012 Personal Development Skills Unit 2 (Foundation) |
| WRS011 Work Related Skills Unit 1 (Foundation) |
| WRS012 Work Related Skills Unit 2 (Foundation) |
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETK003 Operate electrical test equipment |
| AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURLTA001 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components |
| AURTTE007 Dismantle and assemble single cylinder four-stroke petrol engines |
| AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others |
| CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry |
| RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
| RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan |
| SITHFAB001 Clean and tidy bar areas |
| SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| SITHFAB003 Operate a bar |
| SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITHIND003 Use hospitality skills effectively |
| SITXCCS003 Interact with customers |
| SITXCCS006 Provide service to customers |
| SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity |
| SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices |
| VU22014 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry |
| VU22022 Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment |
| VU22023 Perform basic setting out |
| CPCCCM1014A Conduct Workplace Communication |
| CPCCCM1015A Carry Out Measurements And Calculations |
| CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Assessment
Yes