Training Services
We offer training at the following locations. Click a location to find out more.
Accredited programs
Certificate I in Vocational Preparation- 22012VIC:-
GET DIRECTION is a program for young adults aged 15 –19 that have either left school or are experiencing difficulty in their school environment. This course is designed to help participants explore their options in a supportive and challenging environment. This is an outcome focused program designed to reconnect young people with future employment and training opportunities.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults – 21772VIC:-
FREESTYLE (C.G.E.A.) is designed for 14-16 year olds who have had disrupted schooling. It is an interactive and hands-on program which allows students to fill their existing skill and knowledge gaps by providing individualised support, interactive teaching methods to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education. We offer smaller group sizes and the class is delivered within an adult learning environment.
FIND YOUR FUTURE is a program designed for young adults aged 15-19 who are seeking a taster into employment and future training options. Students will explore career testing, goal setting and employment planning, experience guest speakers from a number of industry areas such as Hospitality, retail, hair and beauty, horticulture, warehousing, building to name a few. Students participating in this program will also be given where able, the opportunity to complete an accredited unit from their chosen industry along with completing a work experience component.
Certificate II in Hairdressing – WRH20109:-
This Nationally Recognised Program is the entry-level course for the Hairdressing Industry. It provides students with the practical skills and background knowledge necessary to assist a Hairdresser in a commercial salon. The Certificate II is the preferred Qualification for Salon Managers looking to recruit new Apprentices. This program will teach students how to prepare clients for service and how to work as a part of a busy salon team. The course includes a combination of theory and practical work in a custom made training facility in Bayswater.
Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) – SIT20307:-
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities that require the application of a limited range of practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision.
Certificate III in Aged Care Work – CHC30208:-
This Nationally Recognised Program is for people interested in working within the Aged Care Industry either in residential facilities or within the community. This course prepares you to be able to plan activities and provide personal care for people. Workers in this occupational group are under direct supervision following organisation guidlines and service plan, and are not responsible for others workers.
Certificate IV in Disability - CHC40308:-
Workers in this occupational group work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres open employment services, other community settings and clients homes.These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or provious experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation. These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies. Workers in this group may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) – FNS40207:-
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) is the new minimum qualification needed to practice as a fully functional bookkeeper in Australia and includes the BAS module that enables you to become a Registered BAS Agent. Duties of a Bookkeeper include many diverse areas of a business such as: Payroll, Developing Management Systems for Organisations, Establishing and Maintain Accounting Systems, Assisting with Business Activity Statements (BAS), Preparing Financial Statments & Maintaining Asset and Inventory Records.
Diploma of Youth Work - CHC51408:-
This qualification covers people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies.
Specialised Programs
Employment STEP BY STEP is a well rounded, pre employment program specifically designed for people with disability wishing to take that first step toward open employment. Program areas include, confidence and self esteem building, transferable skills, likes and dislikes, OH&S, career testing, career pathways, employment options, creating resumes, job seeking, job applications, workplace communication, grooming and job interview skills. This program will include modules from Certificate I in Vocational Preparation along with a literacy and numeracy component delivered via modules from Certificate I in General Education for Adults.
FIND YOUR FUTURE is a program designed for young adults aged 15 –19 who are seeking a taster into employment and further training options. Students will explore career testing, goal setting and employment planning, experience guests speakers from a number of industry areas such as hospitality, retail, hair and beauty, horticulture, warehousing, building to name a few. Students participating in this program will also be given where able, the opportunity to complete an accredited unit from their chosen industry along with completing a work experience component.
GIRLFRIEND is a program for young women aged between 15 - 19 who would like to learn more about themselves and to make connections with other like minded young women. The program will help improve self-confidence and students will learn how to deal with the real issues that face women today.
Short Courses
GET GOING WITH COMPUTERS!
If you are new to computers and would like to know more, this course offers a friendly and comfortable environment for you to learn in. After a general introduction, you decide whether to progress to: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
RECONNECT
This program is specifically designed to assist those who have been out of the workforce for a period of time to reconnect into employment. Areas to be covered include, resume writing, job seeking, job applications, transferable skills, workplace communication, career pathways, job interview skills and much more! Units from Cert I in Vocational Preparation will be included.
Accredited programs
Certificate I in Vocational Preparation - 22012VIC:-
GET DIRECTION is a program for young adults aged 15 –19 that have either left school or are experiencing difficulty in their school environment. This course is designed to help participants explore their options in a supportive and challenging environment. This is an outcome focused program designed to reconnect young people with future employment and training opportunities.
Specialised programs
WHERE TO? (Build A Future) is a program designed for young adults aged 15 –19 who are seeking a taster into employment and further training options. Students will look at career testing, goal setting and employment planning. This course will help participants explore their options and the steps needed to achieve their goals.
Programs still to come
Accredited programs
Certificate IV in Disability – CHC40308:-
Workers in this occupational group work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes. These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation. These workers report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies. Workers in this group may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.
Diploma of Youth Work – CHC51408:-
This qualification covers people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies.
Accredited programs
Certificate IV in Disability – CHC40308:-
This qualification addresses work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes. These workers apply knowledge and skills gained through qualifications and/or previous experience to provide training and support to people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance and community participation, report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies and may work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of lower classified workers.
Accredited programs
Certificate I in General Education for Adults – 21772VIC:-
This course assists a participant to be able to, clarify project goals with an appropriate support person, plan, carry out, document and evaluate a project. design, monitor and document an individual learning plan, and maintain a portfolio of evidence, read, interpret and evaluate familiar texts, create simple texts, interpret, use, estimate and calculate a range of simple numerical, information for immediate personal purposes and some less familiar contexts. Class: Wednesday’s 9.30am – 1.00pm
Short Courses
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Improve your English skills in a comfortable and friendly learning environment. We have classes for all levels of ability. Classes include excursions and extra conversational English sessions.
Beginners Class: Monday’s 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Intermediate Class: Monday’s and Friday’s 9.30am – 1.00pm
Advanced Class: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 9.30am – 1.00pm
Accredited programs
Certificate III in Home and Community Care - CHC30308
This qualification addresses work in client homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans. These workers carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people in their own homes or in other community settings, carry out activities related to an individualised plan, report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
Accredited programs
Certificate III in Aged Care Work – CHC30108:-
This Nationally Recognised Program is for people interested in working within the Aged Care Industry either in residential facilities or within the community. This course prepares you to be able to plan activities and provide personal care for people. Workers in this occupational group are under direct supervision following organisation guidelines and service plan, and are not responsible for other workers.
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Certificate II in Retail - SIR20207:-
This Nationally Recognised Program for 15 - 19 years old who have an interest in the Retail industry. It will prepare you for an entry-level position such as sales assistant, checkout operator, customer service representative or crew member.
