vcal @ sandringham victorian certificate of applied learning
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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:
Be the coachBoot CampDramaMy MelbourneShow me the MoneyThe Shed
ICT (compulsory extra PD unit for Yr 11 students)
Electives:
Ag & Horticulture
Design & Tech Wood
Outdoor & Enviro
Studio Arts
Visual Communication & Design
My Melbourne Students negotiate community projects with
their teacher- SynFM, Fernhill Hostel, Sacred Heart Mission, Woodworking, Coaching.
Be the 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
The ShedStudents 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.
DramaA fun and challenging unit where
students extend themselves through some role play and
production work, but there is also a strong focus on community
partnerships work.
PD Electives cont.
Pete’s 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 Available
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.
VCAL Vis Com Art Mural in the Canteen
VET Units AvailableThe full range of VET studies is available
See the course handbook for descriptions.