Short Course
Whether you want to increase your knowledge or keep your skill set up to date, a short course can be just what you need to boost your career. Short courses allow you to increase your value in the workplace without committing to long term study. Some short courses can be completed over a few days while others only require a few hours of your time.
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Short Course Courses
There are 108 Short Course courses available.
CPP41419
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Tenancy Officer
Real Estate Agent
Property Manager
The Sales Representative Registration (SA) course will qualify you to work for a land agent in South Australia. This certificate is perfect for people entering the real estate industry. With the property market in South Australia booming, there’s never been a better time to get involved. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
HLTHPS007
Online, On Campus
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Health Care Worker
HLTHPS007 Administer and Monitor Medications is a nationally recognised training course that will teach you how to administer medication under the guidance of a qualified health professional. The course is delivered online and will teach you how to properly confirm a client’s identity, identify health risks and allergies, identify drugs and poisons (as classified by state law), accurately calculate dosage, prepare medications, and follow infection controls.
Enquire now for the full list of course outcomes and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 3 months.
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Sales Consultant
Buyer’s Agent
The Restricted Sales Registration (WA) course qualifies you to work in real estate sales in Western Australia. While you can’t open your own agency or work in property management, you can be employed in a number of sales-based roles such as residential, commercial and rural sales, business broking and as a buyer’s agent. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
SITSS00080
Online, On Campus
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Cafe Attendant
Barista
Get a job as a barista with the SITSS00080 Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set. This nationally recognised mini-course will teach you how to organise a coffee workstation, take coffee orders, select and grind coffee beans, produce different types of espresso drinks, perform milk texturing, and serve coffee in the correct glassware. You’ll also learn food handling and hygiene practices, cleaning espresso machines, processing financial transactions, recommending different beverages to customers. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, barista competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 4 weeks.
SITSS00069
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Food Safety Supervisor
Waiter
Kitchen Attendant
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant
Do you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled food, critical control points, non-conforming practices, and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, food safety supervisor career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 4 weeks.
HLTAID011
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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First Aider
Australian Defence Force Worker
A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit.
The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
HLTPAT002
On Campus, Workplace
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Health Care Worker
Pathology Assistant
Pathology Collector
Phlebotomist
HLTPAT002 Perform Venous Blood Collections is a nationally recognised training course that teaches you how to collect blood samples using venous blood collection. The course covers: preparing clients for blood collection, assembling equipment, drawing blood, ensuring the comfort and safety of the client, infection controls, sharps disposal and waste management, personal safety, sample labelling and documentation. You’ll graduate qualified to take blood samples at a health clinic, hospital or laboratory.
Enquire now for the course entry requirements and upcoming training dates..
Average duration: 4 weeks.
22510VIC
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Student Support Officer
Child Safety Officer
Family Counsellor
Welfare Worker
Youth Justice Officer
Outreach Worker
Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker
Youth Counsellor
Youth Worker
Family Support Worker
Student Counsellor
Do you work in community service, justice, or education and need the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to domestic violence? Try the 22510VIC - Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk. This nationally recognised short course delivers a mix of observation, communication and interpersonal skills. During your studies you will learn to recognise children and families at risk of violence then use problem solving and initiative to make referrals to relevant authorities. You’ll also gain the listening and observation skills to avoid stereotyping and colluding with perpetrators. Enquire now for the full list of learning outcomes and active course dates..
Average duration: 10 weeks.
HLTHPS006
Online, On Campus
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Health Care Worker
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication is a nationally recognised training course that will teach you the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication..
Average duration: 3 months.
CPP41419
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Property Manager
Real Estate Agent
Tenancy Officer
The Unrestricted Real Estate Registration (WA) course qualifies you to work in any role within a real estate agency. This includes sales, property management, body corporate management, and as a stock and station agent and a buyer’s agent. After successfully completing this course, you can work in Western Australia as both a licensed real estate agent and a property manager. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
CPP41419
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Tenancy Officer
Real Estate Agent
Property Manager
The Real Estate Agent Licence (QLD) provides you with the relevant qualifications needed to work as an independent contractor, real estate agent, property manager or even director of your own real estate agency. With the state of Queensland seeing its largest increase in residents in almost two decades, there’s never been a better time to get into the ever-growing property market. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
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Property Manager
The Resident Letting Agent Licence QLD course provides the qualification you need to work as a resident letting agent in Queensland. With this qualification, you apply as an individual to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading for a Resident Letting Agent Licence. Once you have your licence, you can conduct property inspections, market, and rent units and manage a trust fund. You’ll also manage relationships with landlords, tenants, and body corporates. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
CHCSS00093
Online, On Campus
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Mental Health Support Worker
Volunteer Coordinator
Youth Case Worker
Youth Support Worker
Support Worker
Explore the complexities of substance abuse and addiction through our comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set. Gain a deep understanding of assessment, intervention strategies, and support techniques to effectively address issues related to alcohol and other drug misuse in diverse populations..
Average duration: 10 weeks.
SITSS00080 & BSBSS00095
Online, On Campus
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Catering Assistant
Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant
Kitchen Attendant
Waiter
This dual hospitality short course includes the skill sets SITSS00080 – Espresso Machine Operation and BSBSS00095 – Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set. This course will provide the skills and knowledge as well as Job Ready certificates to obtain and secure food and beverage positions in cafes, restaurants and bars. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 4 days.
HLTHPS009
On Campus, Workplace
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Health Care Worker
HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation is a nationally recognised training course for health care workers who need to perform peripheral intravenous cannulation on clients. The course covers: client consent, allergy and risk checks, preparing clients for the procedure, client safety, using peripheral intravenous cannulation equipment, applying tourniquet and pressure cuffs, dressing the site, personal safety, client monitoring. You’ll also learn the correct documentation procedures.
Enquire now for course entry requirements and upcoming training dates..
Average duration: 2 days.
HLTAID014
Online, On Campus
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Australian Defence Force Worker
First Aider
Get your advanced first aid certificate with the HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid. This nationally recognised short course will teach you how to respond to emergency situations and co-ordinate first aid activities until medical assistance arrives. Competencies include: managing first aid incidents, ensuring safety of all stakeholders, performing single-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR, deploying first aid resources, using first aid and ancillary equipment, communicating with emergency responders, documenting and reviewing incidents. Enquire now for entry requirements, certification details, and enrolment dates near you..
Average duration: 2 days.
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Property Manager
The Restricted Property Management Registration course is the entry level qualification to work in property management in Western Australia. With this qualification, you’ll be able to work in a number of residential and commercial property management roles in the real estate industry. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
Online
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Property Manager
Sales Consultant
Obtaining a salesperson registration certificate real estate QLD is required for work as a real estate salesperson or property managers in Queensland.
Upon completion of our Real Estate Salesperson Registration course, you’ll be able to apply to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading for a Certificate of Registration QLD Real Estate. Once registered, you can work in real estate sales, marketing, administration, and property management under the supervision of a licensed real estate agent..
Average duration: 6 months.
BSBSS00105
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Recruitment Consultant
Human Resources Assistant
Do you want to pursue a career in human resources? Are you already working in the field and want to use your existing skills and knowledge to obtain a recognised skill set? The BSBSS00105 Human Resources Foundations Skill Set will ensure your skills and knowledge are up to current industry standards across areas such as recruitment and onboarding, employee and industrial relations, human resource functions, and staff performance development. Enquire now for the list of study units and upcoming enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 4 months.
SITSS00078 & BSBSS00095
Online, On Campus
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Waiter
Kitchen Attendant
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant
This dual hospitality short course includes the skill sets SITSS00078 – Customer Service and BSBSS00095 – Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set. This course will provide the skills and knowledge as well as Job Ready certificates to obtain and secure food and beverage positions in cafes, restaurants and bars. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 3 days.
22532VIC
Online, On Campus
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Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Delve into the complexities of psychosocial disabilities and acquire the expertise to provide compassionate and effective support. This course offers comprehensive training in person-centred approaches, enabling you to assist individuals in managing their mental health challenges and fostering their journey towards recovery and empowerment..
Average duration: 12 weeks.
SHBBHRS013
Online, On Campus
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Electrologist
The SHBBHRS013 - Provide Hair Reduction Treatments Using Electrical Currents course is a nationally accredited electrolysis program. It teaches the science and skills required for permanent hair removal, perfect for skincare professionals aiming to enhance their capabilities or for those passionate about delivering excellent results. This in-demand course equips individuals with the necessary expertise and qualifications to establish their own business, ensuring peace of mind with commercial business insurance coverage.
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Average duration: 3 months.
HLTAID010
Online, On Campus
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First Aider
The nationally recognised course HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is for workplace first aiders and medics. It articulates into a number of qualifications for paramedics, nurses and emergency first responders and is completed during a one-day intensive. You will learn how to respond to an emergency situation, manage casualties at an incident scene, perform CPR, and administer life-saving O2. The course also requires you to complete theory and assessments online.
Enquire now for the course delivery structure, intake dates, and enrolment requirements..
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Property Manager
Registration as a property manager is required if you work in an agency managing residential or commercial properties in South Australia.
This qualification will qualify you to work for a registered South Australian land agent, but if you own or manage your own property management business you will need to be a registered land agent yourself.
To qualify for registration as a property manager, you need to provide a statement of attainment for the Property Manager Registration (SA). You can then apply to Consumer and Business Services in South Australia for registration as a Property Manager..
Average duration: 6 months.
HLTAID009
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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First Aider
A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation.
The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
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Research Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Chief Engineer
Planning Engineer
Civil Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Automation Engineer
Plant Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Project Manager
Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge by engaging with practical problems of demonstrated importance to their employment context and the wider body of engineering and technical knowledge..
Average duration: 36 months.
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Real Estate Auctioneer
The Real Estate Auctioneer Licence course is the qualification that’s required to work as a property auctioneer in Queensland. With this qualification, you can apply to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading for a Real Estate Auctioneer Licence. Once registered, you can conduct marketing campaigns and auctions, and complete post-auction processes. Enquire now for the full list of units and upcoming opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 6 months.
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Venue Manager
Tour Coordinator
Event Coordinator
Festival Producer
Ticketing Coordinator
Partnerships Manager
The Associate Degree of Arts and Entertainment Management offers a dynamic curriculum designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the thriving world of arts and entertainment. Through a combination of business management principles, marketing strategies, and industry-specific insights, students will learn how to effectively promote, produce, and manage various forms of artistic expression and entertainment events..
Average duration: 24 months.
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Real Estate Assistant
This real estate course is a partial completion of CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate). Once you successfully complete this course, you will be able to work as a fully licensed real estate agent throughout the ACT.
Once you have received your statement of attainment, you can apply to Access Canberra for your Real Estate Licence..
Average duration: 6 months.
RIIWHS205E
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Traffic Controller
Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation..
CPPSEC3121
On Campus, Distance
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Security Officer
Security Guard
Crowd Controller
Bodyguard
The nationally recognised short course CPPSEC3121 Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques is for licensed bodyguards and crowd controllers who need the skills to restrain and isolate subjects without using weapons. This course is a mix of hands-on practical techniques, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and in some states and territories must be completed every 3 years. During your studies you will learn how to identify threats, negotiate with subjects to defuse conflict, use recognised empty hand techniques with minimum force, isolate subjects at a safe distance, monitor wellbeing and safety. Graduate with the confidence to handle difficult situations according to the law. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and the full list of security licence competencies..
CPPSEC3101
On Campus, Distance
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Crowd Controller
Security Guard
Security Officer
The CPPSEC3101 Manage Conflict and Security Risks Using Negotiation is a nationally recognised short course for security guards and crowd controllers. To keep your security licence current, in some Australian states you must complete this course every 3 years. Competencies include: assessing conflict situations and determining a suitable response, using PPE and communication equipment, using interpersonal skills to gather information and communicate, using negotiation techniques to resolve conflict, recognising the effects of stress on your own wellbeing, evaluating your response to conflict, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, security licensing outcomes, and upcoming courses in your local area..
11029NAT
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Police Officer
Security Officer
Security Guard
Bodyguard
Do you live in Queensland and need a gun licence? The 11029NAT Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety (Approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland) is recognised by the QLD Police and can licence you to use a wide range of guns, paintball weapons, crossbows, and hunting knives. Just choose the elective units that apply to your preferred weapon-type. The course covers: Queensland weapons legislation, weapon and community safety, live firing practice, safe handling and storage, weapon transportation, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, weapons licensing outcomes, and training providers in your area that offer this course.
PLEASE NOTE: check with your course provider before enrolling to ensure you have selected the units that apply to your licence type..
SITHFAB021
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Bar Attendant
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Bar Manager
Get your RSA certificate online or face-to-face with a Registered Training Provider (RTO) today by enrolling in the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol. This hands-on short course is mandatory for hospitality employees who work on licensed premises in Australia. The course covers: impacts of alcohol consumption on the human body, alcohol and the community, serving standard drink sizes, identifying intoxicated customers, refusing service, underage patrons, harm minimisation, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of training providers in your area that deliver the mandatory RSA course.
PLEASE NOTE: the RSA course is different in some Australian states and territories. Contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you have selected the correct course for your location..
TAESS00014
Online, On Campus
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Trainer and Assessor
Do you need the skills to train people in the workplace? Try the TAESS00014 - Enterprise Trainer-Presenting Skill Set. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to deliver classroom-based training to individuals or small workgroups. The course covers: gathering information about learner characteristics, reviewing learning materials before sessions, following a learning program, covering learning objectives, using delivery techniques to enhance learning, reviewing learner performance, maintaining training records, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, trainer competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
PLEASE NOTE: this skillset can provide credit toward the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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Average duration: 2 months.
BSBSS00095
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Administration Officer
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Waiter
Kitchen Attendant
Catering Assistant
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
The BSBSS00095 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set is a nationally recognised short course for business, sales, and admin workers who need the skills to minimise the risk of infection in the workplace. The course will teach you how to identify infection related hazards in your work area, then take steps to minimise and control the risk. Competencies include: cleaning and sanitising work areas, personal hygiene, using masks and PPE, hand-washing and social distancing, COVID-19 controls. You’ll also learn to respond to non-compliance incidents and submit the correct reports. Enquire now for the full list of WHS competencies and the next available training dates..
10725NAT
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The 10725NAT Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English is for migrants and people with limited English who need the skills to confidently interact across a range of social situations and Australian work settings. You’ll learn how to read and write basic English and by the end of the course will be more confident when shopping, writing your personal details, sending and receiving text messages, reading signs, and having short conversations. The course also covers counting, time and shapes. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, course outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
22516VIC
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Pest Control Technician
Pest Controller
Pest Control Officer
Do you need a 1080 bait permit? The 22516VIC Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control is for pest controllers and landowners who need to buy and use 1080 bait products. The course covers: understanding restricted pesticides, how and where to use 1080 baits and concentrate products, correct labelling, recovery and disposal of baits and carcasses, notifications and signage, permit limits. Enquire now for a list of course providers in your area, licensing outcomes, and the latest course openings.
PLEASE NOTE: check with your course provider before enrolment to ensure the course meets the requirements of Agriculture Victoria or the licensing body in your state or territory..
22469VIC
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Disability Support Worker
Disability Service Officer
Personal Carer
Community Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
If you work in personal care or disability support the 22469VIC Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will help you understand the structure and delivery mechanisms of the NDIS. You’ll learn how to support an NDIS participant, completing documents and helping them access mainstream and community-based support services in their local area. The course also covers: working collaboratively, personal safety, approaching abuse and neglect, helping NDIS participants set and achieve their gaols, listening and communication. Enquire now for a list of course providers in your area and upcoming training dates..
Average duration: 2 weeks.
22471VIC
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The nationally recognised 22471VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults helps people with disabilities or special needs develop a wider range of English literacy, confidence, and community interaction. During your studies, you’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to get a job, enrol in VET courses, or live independently. Skillsets include: recognising and using money, engaging with workplace texts and simple documents, recognising shapes and design, engaging with signs and forms, communicating with greater clarity. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
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