VCAL - Victorian Certificate Of Applied Learning (Senior)

Learn from industry professionals and develop valuable hair and beauty skills

Get started in the creative field of hair and beauty.

The VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is an accredited secondary certificate that includes industry training. You can complete Year 12 (Senior) over one year and move straight into a career or further study. When you complete this course, you’ll also gain a full pre-apprenticeship in hairdressing.

TIMETABLE
Monday and Wednesday 9am – 3pm
Tuesday and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Thursday 9am – 11.30am

Course code: VCALSEN001
On campus: Berwick TEC
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year.
Commencing: February

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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
HFB06D	Design & apply makeup
WRHHD201A	Dry hair to shape
WRHCL201A	Apply temporary hair colour & remove residual colour products
WRHCS207A	Develop hairdressing industry knowledge
WRS022	Work related skills unit 2 (intermediate)
SIBBCCS302A	Advise on beauty services
LIT021	Reading and writing
WRHCS202B	Maintain tools and equipment
SIBBRES201A	Research and apply beauty industry information
WRH04AD	Prepare clients for salon 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	freelance makeup artist cosmetic consultant

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
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$312.00	$1560.00	$10270.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$1300.00	$1300.00	$1300.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1712.00	$3060.00	$11770.00

*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. 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.