The DNC VCAL program is designed to engage those students who are unable to complete Year 11 or 12 in a mainstream school setting..
The DNC VCAL program is designed to engage those students who are unable to complete Year 11 or 12 in a mainstream school setting. It aims to support young people to complete Year 12 or equivalent and to make a successful transition from the program into further education, training or employment. VCAL is suitable for people aged 16 years or older.
Areas of study are literacy (reading and writing), numeracy (working with numbers), work related skills (getting ready for work), personal development (helping the community), and industry specific skills (nationally recognised training which is also credit towards a TAFE course).
Full or part time enrolment is available. Joint enrolment with Daylesford Secondary College is also available. Students may be eligible for Centrelink payments. Days of attendance by negotiation.