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    • Course code
      VCALINTCA
    • Location
      Berwick TEC
    • Length
      Full Time

      1 year

    • Commencing
      February
    • How to Apply
      Direct to Berwick TEC - call 1800 THE TEC (1300 843 838) or 03 9212 4577

    Course is also offered as...

    • Pre-apprenticeship Prepares you for an industry apprenticeship.

    VCAL Hair and Beauty (Intermediate or Senior)

    Gain introductory skills to enter the hair and beauty industry with this full pre-apprenticeship in Hairdressing combined with VCAL. On completion, also gain credits towards obtaining a Certificate III in Beauty.

    What you need to know...

  • Possible Job Outcomes

      Beauty Technician

      Hairdressing Apprentice

      Hairdresser

  • Sample Units of Study

    WRHCS202B - Maintain tools and equipment

    WRHCL201A - Apply temporary hair colour & remove residual colour products

    WRS022 - Work related skills unit 2 (intermediate)

    HFB06D - Design & apply makeup

    WRHCS207A - Develop hairdressing industry knowledge

    WRH04AD - Prepare clients for salon services

    PDS021 - Personal development skills unit 1 (intermediate)

    LIT021 - Reading and writing

    WRHHD201A - Dry hair to shape

  • Costs

    Course fees can vary. Also, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government subsidised training or other exemptions may apply. For more information check the FAQs and the 'Fees and charges' page on this website. Or you can call 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 244 746) or email us your enquiry

  • Notes

    VCAL is the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning. It's a hands–on option for students in Years 11 and 12 and is a great way to go if you wish to complete Year 11 or 12 and move straight into a career or further study. Like the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCAL is an accredited secondary certificate with Industry skills training completed over a full year of study.

    This course includes general areas such maths, communications, personal development and employment skills. Industry specific study will enable you to attain the skills of a first year apprentice; includes practical skills for styling, removal of chemicals and basin services.

    Entry requirements: YYou must be under 20 years age on 1 January in the year you commence the course and preferably have completed Year 10 for VCAL Intermediate and Year 11 for VCAL Senior. Prospective students will attend an evaluation and interview.

    • Career Path

    Applying and Enrolling

    To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school.

    With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases,  you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.

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