VCAL
VCAL Programs
Personal Development Skills Foundation:
Unit 1 National Duration: 100 Hours
Unit Purpose:
The purpose of this unit is to focus on the development of organisation and planning skills, knowledge, practical skills, problem solving and interpersonal skills through participation in experiences of a practical nature. The focus of the learning program for Foundation Unit 1 includes:
• Subject specific knowledge applicable to a relevant personal, social, educational and/or community goal
• Skills applicable to a relevant personal, social, educational and/or community goal
• Development of an understanding of social issues and civic responsibility
• Introduction to problem-solving skills
• Introduction to skills for planning, organising and working in teams
Content Summary:
The learning outcomes of the VCAL Personal Development Skills units are general to enable maximum flexibility for content selection at the local level.
Content of learning programs should link to one of the following curriculum contexts:
• Personal Development
• Health and Physical Well being
• The Community
• Family
Personal Development Skills Foundation Unit 2
Nominal Duration: 100 hours
Unit Purpose:
The purpose of this unit is to focus on the development of knowledge, skills, critical intelligence and interpersonal skills through participation in experiences of a practical nature.
The focus of the learning program for Foundation Unit 2 includes:
- subject specific knowledge applicable to a relevant health and physical well-being or community service goal
- skills applicable to a relevant health and physical well-being or community service goal
- improved interpersonal and communication skills
- awareness of personal rights and responsibilities
- improved communication skills for group and/or team activities
Content Summary:
The learning outcomes of the VCAL Personal Development Skills units are general to enable maximum flexibility for content selection at the local level.
Content of learning programs should link to one of the following curriculum contexts:
- Personal Development
- Health and Physical Well-being
- The Community
- Family