Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) - Senior - Young Mums Program
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) – Senior – Young Mums Program offers young mothers a purpose-built alternative to mainstream secondary school education.
You’ll acquire the literacy, numeracy, and work skills to enter the workplace and become financially independent. You’ll also learn about modern parenting, and even the relaxation and cooking skills that can make your home comfortable and safe.
Upon graduation, you’ll have developed a high level of interpersonal skills, independence and the confidence to make decisions and lead others. You’ll discover new pathways into the workforce, traineeships, apprenticeships, and further education.
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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Swinburne Young Mums program
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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 2021 On Track Survey.
Participation rate
VCAL (Intermediate) 58 students
VCAL (Senior) 70 students
VCE 86 students
Unit completion rate
VCAL (Intermediate): 76.8%
VCAL (Senior): 85.1%
VCE: 89.7%
Destinations of students (students who completed in 2020)

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) - Senior - Young Mums ProgramEstimated course fees for 2022* |
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Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
Total Cost (GST Free) | $11,090 | $2,250 | $450 |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth 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.
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.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. 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