The Gordon

Entry Requirements

• To be eligible to apply for this course you will need to have:
  • a diagnosed learning disability and/or
  • have received special education assistance, or have had a modified program at school
  • Evidence of learning disability, or modified school program must be presented prior to enrolment
  • Applicants must be a minimum of 15 years of age at the time of course commencement, have special learning needs, have potential and motivation for employment and also have family support for participation in the course and workforce entry
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking the course
  • A literacy and numeracy assessment is NOT required for this course. Please ignore the paragraph regarding literacy and numeracy evaluation.
  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

  Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with The Gordon to check your eligibility

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

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About this provider

As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.