In our iVCAL course, you can study all of the core units for two of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) levels – Intermediate and Senior - online. You can tailor this self paced course to suit your learning needs. Plus, you can access iVCAL from any location, at any time, using the internet. Teachers, student welfare officers and counsellors will support you through this course.
The iVCAL units you study will vary depending on your level and the vocational options you choose. If you want to gain your Senior Secondary School Certificate through study outside the classroom environment, then our online iVCAL course is for you. You may have work or carer commitments during the day. You may live a non-routine life or you need more flexibility in your study patterns. You may also like to enrol into iVCAL if your school does not offer VCAL. A contract can be organised between Box Hill Institute and your school to allow you to study with us while enrolled at your school.
In the education stage of the program, you will complete the core VCAL units of literacy, numeracy, personal development skills and work related skills. You may elect to continue with the educational units at a higher level of VCAL before starting the vocational stage of the program.
In the vocational stage, you will choose a Certificate II or III course, that you can study face to face in the traditional classroom environment, online, or via a combination of both depending on the course.
It is important to note that both the educational and vocational stages are needed for you to get the full VCAL qualification. As such we have developed a fully online Certificate III in Micro-Business Operations course which couples well alongside our iVCAL program for students who are interested in gaining their full qualification.
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This course may provide you with the knowledge and skills to explore your chosen vocation with view to entering that industry.
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PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
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At the end of this course you may be eligible to progress into the Senior VCAL level (in either a face-to-face setting or online) or apply for entry into the next level course in your chosen vocation.
Australian Residents: after successful completion, you may have an opportunity to progress into a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma course at Box Hill Institute. The area of study and credit transfers available will depend on the units you have completed.
International Students: after successful completion, you may progress into a Certificate, Diploma or a Bachelor course at Box Hill Institute. If you are an inbound international student, you may apply for the Certificate, Diploma or a Bachelor course as a package offer.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 1
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
Government Subsidised Concession | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
Tuition Fee | $125 | $625 | $4,500 |
Service Fee | $166 | $166 | $166 |
Core Skills Support Fee | $83 | $83 | $83 |
Material Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Course Estimate | $424 | $924 | $4,799 |
Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $424 | $924 | $4,799 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2022 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
In order to gain a full VCAL qualification at the intermediate OR senior level, you need to study the 5 iVCAL core units plus your VCAL industry units (from a VET course).
There are 40 industry course options available to Box Hill Institute VCAL and iVCAL students.
Option 1 - 1 year full vocational course - 2 days per week VCAL core plus 2 days per week industry course for 1 year (February - November)
Option 2 - 1-3 year School Based Apprenticeship - 2 days VCAL core + work + industry course (1 - 3 years)
Students must secure employment prior to commencement of these programs. Hospitality school-based apprentices can be employed at Box Hill Institute’s hospitality facilities. For more information download the School Based Apprenticeships guide.
Option 3 - VET Delivered to Secondary School Students (VETDSS) - 2 days VCAL core plus 1 day industry course (2 years)
Year 1 available to students commencing Intermediate VCAL
Year 2 available to those who’ve previously completed year 1
The curriculum for Numeracy skills unit 1 is designed to develop student knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to identifying, applying and communicating mathematical information in the contexts of everyday life, family, employment, further learning and community.
Numeracy skills corresponding with these social contexts include mathematical knowledge and techniques, financial literacy, planning and organising, measurement, data, representation, design, problem-solving, using software tools and devices, and further study in mathematics or related fields.
To satisfy the requirements of the VCAL Literacy and Numeracy Skills Strand, students must successfully attain one (1) credit for Literacy and one (1) credit for Numeracy. The Literacy unit must be at the award level or above. The Numeracy unit must be at the award level or below.
The curriculum for Literacy skills reading and writing units is designed to develop student knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to reading and writing, and their practical application in the contexts of everyday life, family, employment, further learning and community.
Literacy skills corresponding with these social contexts include reading and writing for:
To satisfy the requirements of the VCAL Literacy and Numeracy Skills Strand, students must successfully attain one (1) credit for Literacy and one (1) credit for Numeracy. The Literacy unit must be at the award level or above. The Numeracy unit must be at the award level or below.
The curriculum for Literacy skills oral communication units is designed to develop student knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to reading and writing, and their practical application in the contexts of everyday life, family, employment, further learning and community.
Literacy skills corresponding with these social contexts include reading and writing for:
To satisfy the requirements of the VCAL Literacy and Numeracy Skills Strand, students must successfully attain one (1) credit for Literacy and one (1) credit for Numeracy. The Literacy unit must be at the award level or above. The Numeracy unit must be at the award level or below.
The purpose of the VCAL Personal Development Skills Strand is to develop student knowledge, skills and attributes that lead to self-development and community engagement through:
Students must successfully complete a minimum of one (1) credit from the VCAL Personal Development Skills Strand at the award level (or above).
The curriculum for the Work Related Skills units is designed to develop employability skills, knowledge and attributes valued within community and work environments as a preparation for employment. The development of employability skills provides learners with a capacity to consider and choose from the range of pathways. The development of occupational health and safety knowledge prepares learners for the workplace.
Work Related Skills unit 1 at each VCAL level is designed to achieve learning outcomes important for occupational health and safety, and the development of career goals.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of one (1) credit from the VCAL Work Related Skills Strand.
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