Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) - Intermediate - Young Mums Program
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) – Intermediate – Young Mums Program gives young mothers the opportunity to finish their schooling in a safe space.
The program is purpose-built to give you the skills and confidence to enter the workforce and learn more about being a parent. You’ll cover the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy, as well as the relaxation techniques and cooking skills that can make your home comfortable and safe.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have the transferable skills that are important to life, work and further study. You’ll discover new pathways into traineeships, apprenticeships or TAFE courses.
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Want to know more? Chat one-on-one with program coordinators, discover which pathway leads you towards the most exciting future and get help on how to apply online. Register your interest for the February 2021 intake now!
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Duration
1 year full-time
Intakes
Croydon (February, July) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time

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Course information in detail
- Course detail and course structure.
Course description
Course structure
- Business (2019)
- Retail (2020)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities.
Career opportunities
Swinburne VCE/VCAL statistics
The following statistics are sourced from Swinburne Student Management System, VCAA (VASS database) and 2020 On Track Survey.
Participation rate
VCAL (Intermediate) 66 students
VCAL (Senior) 58 students
VCE 80 students
Unit completion rate
VCAL (Intermediate): 70.5%
VCAL (Senior): 88.5%
VCE: 89.9%
Destinations of students (students who completed in 2019)

Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) - Intermediate - Young Mums ProgramEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
Total Cost (GST Free) | $10,990 | $2,150 | $430 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,070.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059