VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Senior)

Learn from industry professionals and develop valuable hair and beauty skills

Course code

VCALSEN001

On campus

Berwick TEC

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

February

• Read more about this course

  During the course you’ll gain the skills of a first year hairdressing apprentice, such as hair styling, chemical removal and basin services. You will also build numeracy; literacy; personal development; and work related skills.
  
  Experienced and passionate teachers will guide you through the program, which focuses on preparing you for further study in your area of interest. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to entry level employment in the hair and beauty field.
  
  Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30115) or Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416).
  
  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.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  LIT032	Literacy skills senior oral communication
  LIT031	Literacy skills senior reading & writing
  WRS031	Work related skills unit 1 (senior)
  WRS032	Work related skills unit 2 (senior)
  SHBHCLS001	Apply hair colour products
  SHBHIND001	Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
  SHBHBAS001	Provide shampoo and basin services

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Senior)	Certificate III In Beauty Services	Certificate III In Hairdressing	Certificate IV In Screen And Media
  Possible job outcome	make-up artist apprentice hairdresser beauty technician	beauty technician retail cosmetic consultant	qualified hairdresser	cosmetic consultant freelance make-up artist and hair stylist fashion photography and television

• Skills recognition

  Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.

• Admission requirements

  Attendance at an interview and evaluation is required, Students aged under 17 require a completed Transition from School form from their school, Year 11 completed for VCAL Senior (Yr 12)

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised		Full fee paying
  	Concession
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$312.00	$1560.00	$10270.00
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$1065.00	$1065.00	$1065.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$1497.00	$2865.00	$11575.00

  *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 our 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.