VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Senior)

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VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) is an accredited secondary certificate that includes industry training.
VCAL Nursing is only available to VCAL Senior (Year 12) students. This course allows Year 12 students to begin their Diploma of Nursing, which can be completed the following year. When you complete the Diploma of Nursing, you’ll be eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse in Australia.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: VCALSEN001
On campus: Berwick TEC
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year.
Start dates: Feb 2021

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During the course you’ll gain industry specific training in client assessment, anatomy and physiology, nursing care plans, infection control, and analysis of health information. You will also build numeracy, literacy, personal development, and work related skills.

Experienced and passionate teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which focuses on preparing you for further study in your area of interest. This nationally recognised qualification provides a pathway to an exciting nursing career.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
LIT032	Literacy skills senior oral communication
PDS031	Personal development skills unit 1 (senior)
LIT031	Literacy skills senior reading & writing
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
WRS032	Work related skills unit 2 (senior)
HLTENN003	Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
NUM031	Numeracy skills senior
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
HLTENN006	Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Senior)	Diploma Of Nursing
Possible job outcome	nursing	enrolled nurse

Skills recognition

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

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Admission requirements

All applicants are required to have completed Year 11 and attend an interview, Students aged under 17 require a completed Transition from School form from their school

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$332.00	$1658.00	N/A

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$600.00	$600.00	N/A
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	N/A
Payable	$1057.00	$2508.00	N/A

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

Help with fees

Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

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