VCAL scrapped in Vic education overhaul

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published September 14, 2021

Victoria is scrapping VCAL as part of an overhaul of vocational education for senior school students.

James Merlino says Victoria's vocational education overhaul offers better support and flexibility. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)

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