VCAL

Aim High School aims to provide a curriculum structure that supports students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) VCAL is an alternative learning pathway, based on practical experience, that is able to be incorporated into Aim High School's post compulsory curriculum framework. Students will be able to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that reflect student interest whilst gaining a qualification that allows for further education.

Resources. Aim High School will:
 * Conduct individual interviews with students and parents to determine options for their post compulsory pathway.
 * Determine staffing and subject offerings according to student selection and existing resources.
 * Enlist the support and expertise available within Aim High School's whole community to facilitate practical work components of the certificate.

Delivery. Aim High School will:
 * Ensure that the Homegroup teachers maintain regular contact with students so that issues and concerns regarding student progress can be promptly addressed.
 * Facilitate the timetabled meeting of VCAL staff teams to develop and review units of work that reflect student interest.
 * Maintain regular contact and liase with organisations and community groups that support the work placements of students. These groups will be provided with support and recognition of their contributions.

Assessment. Aim High School will:
 * Assess students according to their ability to show compentency in the Outcomes stipulated for each level undertaken. ie Foundation, Intermediate and Senior.
 * Ensure staff have access to professional development activities and moderation sessions to determine across school consistency in their school based assessment.
 * Evaluate work placement suitabilities and explore future placements that meet the needs of students.

Review
 * The VCAL program will be reviewed by the Aim High School Council according to the three year cycle for Curriculum matters.
 * Issues that require immediate attention will be brought before School Council. Council will then determine if an appropriate strategy for a sub review needs to occur.
 * A decision to revise the entire program within the three year time frame may occur under the direction of School Council.