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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.

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Duration

1 year full-time

Intakes

Croydon (February, July) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Full-time

Swinburne Young Mums program

Hear from students about their experience undertaking Swinburne's Young Mums program, and how it's helped them ease back into their studies.

Course information in detail

- Course detail and course structure.

Course description

The purpose-specific classrooms are designed so your baby can accompany you to class up to the age of 12 months. Several local childcare centres are available within walking distance from the campus including a community childcare on campus. At the core of delivery is positive education and anti-bullying principles. The program includes parenting skills, relaxation, and cooking. VCAL is made up of four units: Literacy, Numeracy, Personal Development and Work-Related Skills, as well as the industry skills strand, which usually leads to a Vocational Certificate II in either Business or Retail. It is a flexible two or three-year program, with learning outcomes tailored to your individual needs.

Course structure

The Senior VCAL course is made up of units from five compulsory strands:

Literacy

Numeracy

Work-Related Skills

Personal Development Skills

Industry Skills - Certificate II or III or VET in Schools units

Business (2019)
Retail (2020)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of Senior VCAL will provide students with skills that are important for life, work and further study. The VCAL program is designed to develop and extend pathways for students from school to further education, training and work. For example upon completion of VCAL, students can pathway into a traineeship, an apprenticeship and/or a TAFE course. Students who complete Intermediate VCAL may also pathway to Senior VCAL.

Swinburne VCE/VCAL statistics

The following statistics are sourced from Swinburne Student Management System, VCAA (VASS database) and 2019 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

Data shown is for 2018. 2019 data will be available in May 2020.

Further TAFE or VET courses: 36%
University: 0%
Apprenticeship or traineeship: 36%
Employment: 7%
Looking for work: 21%
Deferred: 0%
Not in Labour force, employment or training: 0%

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) - Senior - Young Mums Program Estimated course fees for 2020*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$10,770	$2,100	$420

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) - Senior - Young Mums Program

Estimated course fees for 2020*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$10,770

$2,100

$420

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
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.

Full course fee
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.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and have left or be leaving school. All applicants will be contacted before enrolment to confirm eligibility.

How to apply

Find out more

Email: vcal@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059