The Island offers nationally accredited training in its various workshops, giving students the opportunity to complete a Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) in their chosen field.

This qualification is the employer’s guarantee that the student has developed industry skills with practical hands-on experience.

Interested parents or employers can call to arrange a meeting and discussion of the implications of the VCAL for them.

Students participating in VCAL at The Island have the opportunity to complete a full VCAL as well as a pre-apprenticeship course in their chosen field. For those who are unsure what pathway to take The Island offers these tasters to facilitate choice.

Workshop	VCAL available
automotive technology	Certificate II in Authomotive Technology
building & construction	Certificate I in Construction
engineering	Certificate II in Engineering Technology
furniture making	Certificate II in Furniture Production
horticulture	Not available, though see the courses at Burnley College
hospitality	Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
	Certificate I in Hospitality (Operations)
	Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
	Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations)
literacy & numeracy	Certificates I, II & III in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Plus, there's a...	Course for Planning for Employment & Training