Special consideration announced for VCAL and VET students

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published September 25, 2020

The Victorian Government has announced new support measures for VCAL and VET school students, many of whom have missed out on practical, hands-on learning due to the pandemic.

Victorian education minister James Merlino announced the new measures this morning.

Victoria’s 10,000 final-year VCAL students will all receive credit for any units they were unable to complete as a ...

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