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FOUNDATION
STUDIES
COURSE GUIDE 2018
VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING (VCAL)
GENERAL EDUCATION | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | INDIGENOUS STUDIES
WORK HEALTH & SAFETY
13 TAFE (13 8233) . bendigotafe.edu.au/foundation
4 Discover your true potential
6 Your study options
CONTENTS 8 Course to career pathway
10 Why choose TAFE
14 How to become an apprentice
16 How we can help your business
18 We support you through your journey
20 Paying for your course
22 How to apply
23 Icons in this guide
24 English Language
32 Indigenous Studies
38 Work Health & Safety
FOUNDATION STUDIES COURSE GUIDE 2018
40 Courses offered at our Melbourne
campuses with Kangan Institute
2 3
DISCOVER YOUR
VCAL This approach ensures that the many
issues faced by Indigenous people in
If you want an alternative to secondary
the education and employment systems
schooling with a pathway to employment
including systematic discrimination and
TRUE POTENTIAL
or further study, then VCAL is for you.
constructed ‘values’ are completely
VCAL runs from our campuses in Bendigo,
abolished.
BTEC (Bendigo Tech), Castlemaine and
Echuca.
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
VCAL - YOUNG MUMS PROGRAM Our world-class training faculty come
with extensive industry experience and
Our specifically designed program
If you need to brush up on the basics before you can take the next step forward, connections. Our personalised approach
gives young mothers the opportunity
there’s a whole range of education options for young people and adults that to continue their education in a safe,
means you get one-on-one attention in
classes.
can assist you with literacy, numeracy, communication and employability skills. nurturing and caring environment. This
platform provides an excellent interactive
There are courses to help with reading and writing, from basic level right GAIN HANDS-ON PRACTICAL SKILLS
and supportive environment for students
through to preparation for university, as long as you are over the age of 15. to achieve life skills and enables our young
Our focus is all about getting you work
ready. With an emphasis on practical
mums to be work ready and well equipped
training, industry projects and work
to enter into the workforce. The program
placements, you will gain real experience
includes child minding so students’
and the latest industry knowledge. So,
children can be immersed in fun and play
when you graduate, you will have the skills
whilst their mums are learning.
that employers are looking for.
WORK EDUCATION
ACCESS OUR INDUSTRY PARTNER
This program is tailored to people with
NETWORK
mild intellectual disabilities who would
Bendigo TAFE has established a vast
like to improve their work skills and gain
network of industry partners and a strong
work experience in various industries. We
reputation with employers across regional
provide support with finding work as well
Victoria. By developing our courses in
as on-the-job support during your work
consultation with industry partners, we
placement.
make sure that you gain the most current
INDIGENOUS STUDIES and up-to-date skills. Our Skills and Jobs
FOUNDATION STUDIES COURSE GUIDE 2018
Centre experts also provide support and
We offer a range of courses and training
connect students to jobs each year.
pathways for Indigenous people and
communities through the development
of culturally appropriate and supportive
measures.
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YOUR STUDY OPTIONS
Let us help you progress to your dream APPRENTICESHIPS
career or into higher education. Apprenticeships are customised training
programs in consultation with your
VET IN SCHOOL (VETIS) employer, Bendigo TAFE and you. This
gives you the latest industry skills and
VETiS offers you the opportunity to
knowledge directly relevant to your job.
complete a nationally recognised
You can earn while you learn and work
qualification, while providing credit
towards your qualification. Go to page 14
towards your VCAL, just like your other
for more information on apprenticeships.
subjects. The study score can contribute
directly to your ATAR score and give you
CERTIFICATES
access to guaranteed pathways for further
Certificate programs combine theory
study at Bendigo TAFE.
and practical components of a subject
Find out more at
to prepare you for a job in your chosen
bendigotafe.edu.au/VETinSchools
industry. You can learn basic to advanced
skills as you move up each certificate
SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS qualification. You can also choose to study
School based apprenticeships provide the further or get a post-trade qualification
opportunity for secondary students to once you finish your certificate program.
start an apprenticeship whilst completing
years 10, 11 and 12. You must be a SHORT COURSES
full-time student to do a school based
A short course is a great way to update
apprenticeship. At the same time, students
your current skills, start a new hobby or
undertake a nationally recognised training
learn something totally new. We have
qualification. Go to page 20 for more
short courses across a range of areas to
information on how to apply.
help you grow professionally or personally.
PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS Visit bendigotafe.edu.au to find the right
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course for you.
Whether you are currently doing your
VCE, VCAL or you’ve left school early, a
pre-apprenticeship will get you on your
way to working and further study in a
specific industry. Pre-apprenticeships also
combine literacy and numeracy skills units
to give you extra support to get employed
and into an apprenticeship.
6 7
COURSE TO
CAREER PATHWAY
English Language Studies Indigenous studies
These courses aim to provide you with the The Cultural Arts and Mumgu–dhal courses
English skills needed to continue your studies are a great way to learn more about yourself
at a higher level and increase employability in and your mob. You’ll get the chance to
a range of occupations. showcase your art work, or work with your
fellow students on a rewarding community
project.
Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written
English (10361NAT) You’ll be supported from start to finish
Certificate I in Spoken and Written English by your Koorie Liaison Officers and your
(10362NAT) teachers. There are always elders and story
Certificate II in Spoken and Written English tellers around; you’ll have the opportunity
(10363NAT) to see people and places you haven’t seen
Certificate III in Spoken and Written English before with excursions.
(10364NAT)
There are lots of great courses run out of
Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English
– Further Studies (10365NAT) the Koorie Education Unit, with pathways
into great employment outcomes. If you
choose to train within a mainstream course, VCAL Intermediate (VCALINT001)
You will begin the next phase of your studies
>> Spoken and Written English your Koorie Liaison Officers will support you “At Bendigo TAFE VCAL, our main focus into your chosen industry. Get hands-on with
should you need any help. is to enable every one of our students to practical experience while at the same time
gain the VCAL Certificate and start them building up your literacy and numeracy skills.
Education support and Certificate II (CUV20211) and III (CUV30211) on a pathway to a career or further study; a Here, you will learn new skills through real
in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander pathway that they will enjoy. work placements and fund raising projects
general education Cultural Arts We again have had success with a number aimed at developing you as an individual.
of students being signed up into part time
Senior (VCALSEN001)
Certificate III in Education Support positions and apprenticeships.” – Head of
(CHC30213) >> Artist At a senior level, learning is considered to
VCAL
>> Indigenous Art Industries be independent and more advanced with
Certificate II in General Education for
>> Independent Artist Foundation (VCALFND001) regard to planning, researching and the
Adults (22237VIC)
You will learn literacy and numeracy, work development of real work activities whilst
related skills such as, basic woodworking under supervision.
FOUNDATION STUDIES COURSE GUIDE 2018
>> Teacher’s Aide Certificate II (22217VIC) and III (22218VIC) and culinary skills, get involved in numerous We work closely with local industry to
>> Integration Aide in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt outdoor activities, as well as participate provide work experience opportunities for
>> Education Assistant - Special Needs in industry tours, practice your interview our students which can lead to school based
>> Home Tutor skills and experience real work placement apprenticeships which means that you can
>> Support Worker for Children with >> Community Worker opportunities. You will be experiencing a start earning and learning whilst completing
Disabilities >> Council Worker variety of different industries to provide you your last years of secondary schooling. VCAL
>> Defence Force Personnel >> Farming and Horticultural Hand with better understanding the career path Senior provides opportunities for students to
>> Security Worker >> DEPI Fire Crew Worker that you want to take. demonstrate leadership skills, experience a
>> Environmental Worker
variety of learning environments and activities
including trips, local and interstate, all in an
effort to prepare you for the workforce.
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WHY CHOOSE TAFE
FINISHED YEAR 12?
A TAFE qualification can secure your future
GET A TASTE GET ON TRACK LOW ATAR?
NO WORRIES!
OF A TRADE WITH A TO A CERTIFICATE
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP OR DIPLOMA
GOING TO TAFE
MAY SAVE TIME
Gain basic skills in a trade Guaranteed work AND MONEY
with lots of support and placements mean real
resources. world skills!
NO NEED TO
RELOCATE IF
YOUR TAFE IS
LOCAL
FIND A JOB GAIN A CERTIFICATE
THAT SUPPORTS AN
APPRENTICESHIP
Earn money
while studying.
GAIN A DIPLOMA
COMPLETE
AN APPRENTICESHIP
START A REAL
CAREER
Learn practical skills
specific to a trade. GRADUATE
WITH A CERTIFICATE
OR A DIPLOMA
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WITH A TAFE QUALIFICATION Graduate with two
qualifications.
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YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Bendigo TAFE is spread across five regional campuses across central Victoria and
is home to over 9,000 students from diverse backgrounds, ages and interests
each year. Not only do you have access to purpose-built training facilities, but
also to a range of support services. Bendigo TAFE qualifications are flexible;
you can optimise your studies while maintaining a work life and study balance.
Bendigo TAFE supports you by providing flexible learning resources.
BENDIGO CITY CAMPUS BTEC campus is solely for VCAL with
modern facilities, it is a purpose built
23 Mundy Street, Bendigo
facility for hands-on learning in the hub of
Located in the central business district
Bendigo business district.
of Bendigo, the city campus is only a 10
minute walk from the Bendigo train station, CHARLESTON ROAD CAMPUS
bus stops and the main shopping mall
62-102 Charleston Road, Bendigo
on Hargreaves Street. The V/line train is
The Charleston Road campus is a thriving
only a 40 minute ride from Kyneton or a
and contemporary trade training centre
short bus ride from Heathcote and other
with purpose built facilities. Off street
regional towns.
parking, cafe and a 20 minute walk to the
CASTLEMAINE CAMPUS Bendigo V/Line and local bus hub.
35-67 Templeton Street, Castlemaine
ECHUCA CAMPUS
Castlemaine campus contains modern
Corner Hare and Darling Streets, Echuca
learning facilities and services the Mount
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HOW TO BECOME AN
APPRENTICE
An apprenticeship is a great way to AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIP
STEP 1:
SUPPORT NETWORK (AASN)
combine structured training and paid Preparation and Figure out what trade you are interested in, research job
AASNs are contracted by the
employment. government to support and facilitate the research opportunities and write or update your resume.
apprenticeship process for employers A pre-apprenticeship is a great way to get a taste of a trade and
You can begin while you’re still at school and individuals. AASNs can also help you the confidence to get a job.
finishing Years 11/12. You don’t need a with the recruitment process and provide
secondary school certificate or other mentoring and career advice. STEP 2:
qualification to start an apprenticeship,
Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for Job hunting Start looking for jobs by networking with people you know,
although this is highly regarded by
more information or call them on 13 38 73. applying online or by contacting JobActive providers.
employers.
As an apprentice you will earn an income STEP 3:
FOUNDATION STUDIES COURSE GUIDE 2018
while you are learning your trade. You Sign up Once you’ve found an employer, you both must contact
will combine full-time work with either an AASN to sign a training apprenticeship contract. Select
part-time, workplace based or block Kangan Institute as your preferred training provider to get
release study, depending on your started. If you are eligible for a Health Care Card, make sure
employer’s needs. When you finish your you apply for one prior to enrolling so you are eligible for
apprenticeship, you will have a nationally concession fees.
recognised qualification that can take
you anywhere in Australia and in many
overseas countries as well.
14 15
At Bendigo TAFE, we bring together
the latest in industry education to
give our students a complete learning
experience.
Bendigo TAFE’s exceptional facilities
and experienced teachers provide a real
work learning environment. What sets
our graduates apart are the well-rounded
skill-sets they learn during their study. Our
focus is on graduating students who are
work-ready.
We are always on the look out for job
placements for our students. If you are a
HOW WE
business owner and would like to discuss
the benefits of engaging with the youth of
today please contact us on 1300 554 248.
CAN HELP
YOUR
BUSINESS
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WE SUPPORT YOU
THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY
We work hard to make it easy for our Services provided include counselling,
disability support, student activities,
students to enjoy their experience at youth workers, Indigenous support and
Bendigo TAFE. You can access any of international support services.
our support programs when you need
SKILLS AND JOBS CENTRE
to throughout your time with us. One of our primary goals is to strengthen
the employability of our students and
TUTORSPACE help them find real jobs in their chosen
TutorSpace is a free study session with industry. Our Skills and Jobs Centre is
specialist tutors to assist people with how specifically dedicated to helping you to
to write an assessment, how to begin a develop your employability skills. Our
project, basic information technology experts can help you with preparing for
skills or just to provide some assistance a job, career advice and support, access
to build confidence. These sessions run to our weekly vacancy listing and other
at various times and days during the useful resources.
week throughout the school year and To contact the centre, call 1300 100 606
LITERACY AND NUMERACY SUPPORT What will I study?
are located in the Bendigo City campus Do you have trouble with the assessment Depending on assessed skill gaps, you will
or email skills&jobscentre@bendigotafe.
library. requirements of your course? Did you undertake skills training to improve your
edu.au
miss out on some basics at school? Don’t reading, writing numeracy, learning, oral
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TEAM worry, you’re not alone. Bendigo TAFE can communication and employability skills.
Bendigo TAFE student support services provide you with the support you need to Courses offered:
provides free and confidential services to achieve your course requirements. Selected modules from:
students across all campuses and aims to How do we do this? • Certificate I in General Education for
FOUNDATION STUDIES COURSE GUIDE 2018
facilitate a positive learning environment
All students are assessed through the Adults; or
for students.
Student Engagement System to identify • Literacy and Numeracy Support
literacy and/or numeracy skill gaps. We
Other Study Supports
can then arrange Learning Support for you
– this may either be at the group level or a We also offer other study supports to
one-on-one basis. students-including counselling, exam
preparation and study skills.
Contact our Learning support team to find
out more at 9098 5999.
18 19STUDY NOW, PAY LATER WITH
PAYING FOR
You will still have to pay the student
VET STUDENT LOANS services fee, materials and consumables
fee (if studying a government funded
A student loan scheme is available for
course) and other non-tuition fees (if
eligible students and courses to assist in
YOUR COURSE
applicable) at the time of enrolment. To be
the payment of tuition fees whilst studying
eligible for a VET Student Loan, you must
at TAFE. These are called VET Student
be an Australian citizen; or a holder of a
Loans and replace the VET FEE-HELP
permanent humanitarian visa who will be
scheme from 1 January 2017.
a resident in Australia for the duration of
Loans are capped according to the course
the course; or a qualifying New Zealand
you are studying. These loans are income
citizen.
contingent and interest free and repaid via
How much you pay is determined by SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
the Australian Taxation Office when your
the course you enrol in, the scheduled At Bendigo TAFE, we believe in rewarding
income reaches a certain threshold. For
hard work and achievement. We offer a
hours you commit to undertake, your number of scholarships and grants to help
2016-2017 income year this threshold is
$54,869.
eligibility for a government subsidised pay for your course.
For further information
place and any concession entitlements Find out more on what you can apply for
visit studyassist.gov.au
at bendigotafe.edu.au/students
you might be eligible for.
APPRENTICE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
PART PAYMENT PLANS The Australian Government supports
Part payment plans are available to apprenticeships through a number of
anyone enrolling into a certificate course. programs that can help you financially
Bendigo TAFE offers eligible students the including Apprentice Loans, Living Away
option of paying their course fees over From Home Allowance, Support for Adult
time. Weekly or fortnightly instalment Australian Apprentices Initiative, Australian
payments are set up to cover tuition, School-based Apprenticeships, and more.
material and consumable fees.
For more information, visit
Find out more at bendigotafe.edu.au/ australianapprenticeships.gov.au
courses/fees-and-charges
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20 21HOW TO APPLY
ICONS IN THIS
GUIDE
Applying for a course is easy. We will review your application and will
contact you directly to confirm your
Just follow these simple steps to get your application status.
application in. Make sure you check your
VTAC APPLICATIONS
course dates and apply early so we can
VTAC handles most applications for
enrol you in the next intake.
entry into higher education and some
TAFE full-time certificate IV and higher
Pick the course you want to qualifications. The course guide will
1 study from this course guide and indicate if you need to apply through
go online to our website. VTAC for your course.
Find the course using the ‘Find To find out how to apply via VTAC, visit
2 a course’ search option and click vtac.edu.au
on ‘Online Application’. COURSE TYPE CAMPUS LOCATION
APPRENTICESHIPS
Fill out the online application The Australian Apprenticeship Support Certificate Bendigo City
3 form, select your campus and hit
Network (AASN) manage all contracts
the ‘Submit’ button. Charleston Road
and training. STUDY PERIOD
To find your nearest AASN, visit Full-time BTEC
australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Part-time Echuca
Castlemaine
STUDY MODE
Flexible Broadmeadows
Richmond
Moonee Ponds
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Essendon
22 23ENGLISH LANGUAGE
COURSES IN SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN ENGLISH CERTIFICATE I IN SPOKEN AND CERTIFICATE II IN SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN ENGLISH WRITTEN ENGLISH
COURSE IN PRELIMINARY SPOKEN
AND WRITTEN ENGLISH
Course code 10362NAT Course code 10363NAT
Direct Entry / Rolling enrolments Direct Entry / Rolling enrolments
DURATION DURATION
Course code 10361NAT Full-time: 6 months Full-time: 6 months
Direct Entry / Rolling enrolments Eligible for AMEP Part-time evening: 18 months
DURATION Core Units Eligible for AMEP
Comprehending spoken information SWEINF104A
Full-time: 6 months and instructions
Core Units
Comprehending and participating in SWECAS202A
Eligible for AMEP Comprehending written instructions SWEINS108A routine casual conversations
and completing a short form
Core Units Comprehending written instructions SWEFOR208A
Basic learning strategies SWELRN101A and completing formatted texts
Decoding words and simple SWEDEC002A
sentences Giving personal information SWEPER102A Comprehending and giving spoken SWEINF204A
Preliminary learning strategies SWELRN001A Comprehending and telling spoken SWEREC106A information
recounts Comprehending and giving spoken SWEINS206A
Recognising and writing letters SWELTR003A
Comprehending and composing written SWEREC110A instructions
Giving basic personal information SWEPRN008A recounts Intermediate learning strategies SWELRN201
Recognising common visual symbols SWESYM005A Comprehending and participating in SWETRA103A
and signs Comprehending news and information SWENEW211A
short transactional exchanges texts
Understanding time and money SWETIM007A
Comprehending and composing story SWESTO209A
Writing words and simple sentences SWEWRD006A ENROL NOW texts
ENROL NOW ENROL NOW
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24 25ENGLISH LANGUAGE
CERTIFICATE III IN SPOKEN AND CERTIFICATE IV IN SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN ENGLISH WRITTEN ENGLISH – FURTHER STUDIES
Course code 10364NAT Course code 10365NAT
Direct Entry / Rolling enrolments Direct Entry / Rolling enrolments
DURATION DURATION
Full-time: 6 months Full-time: 6 months
Part-time evening: 18 months
Eligible for AMEP
SELECTION PROCESS
Interview and assessment.
Core Units
Comprehending news stories and SWEADS313A CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
advertisements
These courses aim to prepare you with the
Comprehending and participating in SWECON302A
casual conversations English language skills needed to continue to
Composing formal correspondence SWECOR307A other ESL or vocational courses at a higher
and completing formatted texts
level or to find work.
Comprehending and participating in SWEDIS306A
discussions
Comprehending and composing SWEDSN310A
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
discussions On successful completion, you may continue
Comprehending and composing SWEINF308A to other English language courses at a higher
complex information texts
level. Certificate III prepares you for entry to
Advanced learning strategies SWELRN301A
vocational education and training in TAFE
Comprehending narrative texts SWENAR309A
Comprehending and conducting SWEPRE305A or tertiary institutions and the Certificate IV
presentations prepares you for study at a tertiary level.
ENROL NOW PREREQUISITES
You will need to attend an interview to
determine that the course is suitable and
appropriate for you.
Core Units
Speaking skills for discussions SWEDIS409A
Listening and taking notes in SWELIS407A
presentations
Learning strategies for further studies SWELRN401A
Writing skills for persuasive essays SWEPER405A
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Pronunciation skills for further study SWEPRO410A
Reading and note-taking skills for SWEREA404A
further studies
ENROL NOW
26 27GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES IN WORK EDUCATION AND
GENERAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS CERTIFICATE II IN GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE III IN GENERAL
FOR ADULTS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS
CERTIFICATE I IN WORK EDUCATION
Course code 22237VIC Course code 22238VIC
Direct entry / Semester one and Direct entry / Semester one and
Course code 22302VIC semester two semester two
Direct entry / Semester one and This course is aimed at those who not have Aims to provide further skill development
semester two completed their secondary education, and in reading, writing, numeracy, oral
Develop the skills required to work in a are aged over 15. Provides you with general communication and general skills to meet
community or volunteer organisation by skills in reading, writing, numeracy and personal needs and facilitate participation in
learning and extending social development. In employability skills. Throughout your study the community and workplace. Designed for
conjunction with volunteer organisations you you are assisted to establish further learning adults who have left school early and who
will form links to the wider community. and pathway options. need to improve their literacy, basic maths
and general education skills.
DURATION DURATION
Part-time: 1 year Full-time: 6 months DURATION
Full-time: 6 months
SELECTION PROCESS SELECTION PROCESS
Individual interview. Individual interview. Minimum 15 years of age SELECTION PROCESS
Language, literacy and numeracy test. and not currently enrolled in school. Individual interview. Minimum 15 years of
age and not currently enrolled in school.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Attendance at an information session is highly
Increases employability in a range of Entrance into the army, other defence/ recommended.
occupations. security organisations.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Entry into the army and other defence/
Prepares students for further study Certificate III in General Education for Adults security forces.
(22238VIC)
Core Units FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
Core Units
Contribute to health and safety of BSBWHS201 The skills developed in this course are
self and others Research pathways and produce a VU21353
learning plan and portfolio aimed to assist with further study options or
Prepare for employment VU21664
Develop an individual vocational VU21771 Implement and review a project VU21354 employment. Further vocational educational
plan with support Engage with a range of complex VU21357 training options offered by Bendigo TAFE.
Develop personal management skills VU21772 texts for employment purposes
Entry into the Medical Terminology course.
for work Engage with a range of complex VU21358
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texts to participate in the
Participate in vocational activities VU21773
community PREREQUISITES
Participate in practical placement VU21774
with support Create a range of complex texts to VU21361 You need to have satisfactory literacy and
participate in the workplace
numeracy skills and be at least 15 years of
Create a range of complex texts to VU21362
ENROL NOW participate in the community age.
Investigate and interpret shapes and VU21363
measurements and related formulae ENROL NOW
in a range of contexts
Investigate numerical and statistical VU21364
information in a range of contexts
ENROL NOW
28 29VCAL - VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING
VCAL COURSES - FOUNDATION, MEET THE STAFF
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR VCAL - VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF VCAL - VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF
APPLIED LEARNING - INTERMEDIATE APPLIED LEARNING - SENIOR
VCAL - VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF
APPLIED LEARNING - FOUNDATION
Course code VCALINT001 Course code VCALSEN001
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Direct entry / Rolling enrolments
This course provides independent, At senior level, learning is considered to be
JOHN ‘BLUEY’ MAHER
Course code VCALFND001 autonomous learning and work planning independent with regard to planning and VCAL Teacher
“
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments (under supervision). It teaches confidence work activities, whilst under supervision.
and a high level of transferable skills to Development of knowledge and employability Our students gain employability skills and learn
VCAL is a recognised senior secondary
develop and extend meaningful pathways skills lead to independent learning, confidence how to communicate within a workplace.
certificate of education. You will develop
for employment and/or further education for and a high level of transferable skills to extend
knowledge and employability skills, with a
young people, aged 15 and above. meaningful employment pathways and/or
strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
further education for young people aged 15
It also gives you the relevant preparatory DURATION and above.
skills to develop and extend meaningful Full-time: 1 year
pathways for employment and/or further Part-time: 2 years DURATION
education. Full-time: 1 year
SELECTION PROCESS Part-time: 2 years
DURATION Individual interview. BROOKE WARREN
Full-time: 1 year Attendance at an information session. SELECTION PROCESS VCAL Senior Teacher
Part-time: 2 years Individual interview.
SELECTION PROCESS
Individual interview.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The skills developed in this course are
aimed to assist with further study options or
Attendance at an information session.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
“ Senior VCAL students accompanied by staff
members, travelled to the Northern Territory for an
Minimum 15 years of age. employment. The skills developed in this course are experience of a lifetime. Working with the Lajamanu
Attendance at an information session. aimed to assist with further study options or community as well as fund raising and sightseeing.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS employment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
The skills developed in this course are (VCAL) Senior (VCALSEN001) at Bendigo FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
aimed to assist with further study options or TAFE. Students may enrol in other courses Students may enrol in other courses that
employment. that interest them. interest them.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS ENROL NOW ENROL NOW
Certificate III in General Education for Adults
(22237VIC), Victorian Certificate of Applied
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Learning (VCAL) Intermediate (VCALINT001).
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30 31INDIGENOUS STUDIES
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a
senior school certificate that focuses on hands-on learning
and practical skills, supported by tutors, mentors and Koori VCAL – INDIGENOUS – • Hairdressing
community elders. • Horticulture (Landscaping)
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR • Hospitality
VCAL has three levels – Foundation, Intermediate and
• Information Technology
Senior. You will be personally assessed to ensure that • Multimedia
you start at a level that matches your needs and abilities. • Justice
Course code VCALINT001 and VCALSEN001
With VCAL you can go on to further education, training or • Music (Performance)
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments • Sport and Recreation
employment. The Foundation VCAL course develops general
Students completing the Intermediate level • Trade experience program
skills which increase your eligibility for further study, trade,
will develop general skills which increase your • Automotive and Construction
training and employability. • Tourism
eligibility for further study, trade, training
Please note this course is only available for Aboriginal and and employability. You will gain skills such
PREREQUISITES
Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people. as literacy and numeracy, problem solving
If you are at least 15 years old, have
and organisational and planning skills. You
completed year 10 and would like a ‘hands-on’
will also develop a portfolio, undertake
option to finish your secondary certificate,
work experience, and gain valuable general
this is the course for you.
knowledge and interpersonal skills.
Core Units (Intermediate)
VCAL – INDIGENOUS – FOUNDATION Core Units This course is designed specifically for
Literacy Skills Intermediate Reading and LIT021
Literacy Skills Foundation Reading and LIT011 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Writing
Writing
This VCAL course further develops general Literacy Skills Intermediate Oral LIT022
Literacy Skills Foundation Oral LIT012
skills which increase your eligibility for more Communication
Communication
study and employment. Numeracy Skills Intermediate NUM021
Numeracy Skills Foundation NUM011
Course code VCALFND001 Personal Development Skills Unit 1 PDS021
Personal Development Skills Unit 1 PDS011
(intermediate)
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments (foundation) DURATION Personal Development Skills Unit 2 PDS022
Personal Development Skills Unit 2 PDS012 Full-time: 1 year (intermediate)
(foundation)
DURATION Work Related Skills Unit 1 (intermediate) WRS021
Full-time: 1 year
Work Related Skills Unit 1 (foundation) WRS011
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work Related Skills Unit 2 (intermediate) WRS022
Work Related Skills Unit 2 (foundation) WRS012
You will develop skills in literacy, numeracy,
SELECTION PROCESS ENROL NOW work related and personal development skills Core Units (Senior)
All students will need to undertake an which help to increase your opportunities for Literacy Skills Senior Reading and Writing LIT031
interview to determine VCAL course level. further study and employment. Literacy Skills Senior Oral Communication LIT032
Numeracy Skills Senior NUM031
You can specialise in any of these fields:
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Personal Development Skills Unit 1 (senior) PDS031
Develop your communication skills, • Allied Health Personal Development Skills Unit 2 (senior) PDS032
employability skills and get job ready with our • Automotive Work Related Skills Unit 1 (senior) WRS031
VCAL Foundation course. You will improve • Beauty Work Related Skills Unit 2 (senior) WRS032
your reading, writing, math and IT skills • Business Intermediate Senior
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whilst participating in hands-on learning with • Cultural Industries
computers, visual arts, health and wellbeing. • Early Childhood Education and Care
• Electrical
Once you complete this course, you will:
• Engineering
• Receive a VCAL Foundation Certificate
• Furnishing
• Be able to apply for a pre-apprenticeship,
VCAL intermediate or other TAFE courses
• Get advice on your employment options
PREREQUISITES
You must be at least 15 years old to apply.
32 33INDIGENOUS STUDIES
CERTIFICATE I IN ABORIGINAL AND CERTIFICATE II IN ABORIGINAL AND CERTIFICATE III IN ABORIGINAL AND
TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
CULTURAL ARTS CULTURAL ARTS CULTURAL ARTS
Course code CUA10215 Course code CUA20415 Course code CUA30515
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Direct entry / Rolling enrolments Direct entry / Rolling enrolments
This course is ideal for beginner artists and This course builds on basic knowledge and DURATION
prepares you for a variety of arts-related skills gained in the certificate I and extends Full-time: 1 year
careers. You will gain artistic skills to reflect knowledge to develop an understanding of Part-time: 2 years
an awareness of identity and pride in your your own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture, visual arts training and skills for identity. PREREQUISITES
participating in community activities. This You must be at least 15 years old to apply.
course provides a pathway to Certificate II in DURATION This course prepares you for a variety of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Full-time: 1 year arts-related careers and extends skills in
Arts. Part-time: 2 years these disciplines. It may lead to a career as a
PREREQUISITES self-employed artist/crafts person. You may
DURATION also become a member of a co-operative
Full-time: 6 months You must be at least 15 years old to apply.
producing art/craft works for sale or an
Part-time: 1 year Core Units assistant in an established art/craft studio.
Contribute to health and safety of self BSBWHS201
PREREQUISITES and others Core Units
You must be at least 15 years old to apply. Use basic drawing techniques CUAACD101 Contribute to health and safety of self BSBWHS201
Develop understanding of own CUAATS101 and others
Core Units Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Develop drawing skills to communicate CUAACD201
Contribute to health and safety of self BSBWHS201 identity ideas
and others Make simple creative work CUAPPR201 Develop understanding of own CUAATS101
Use basic drawing techniques CUAACD101 Source and use information relevant to CUARES202 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
own arts practice identity
Develop understanding of own CUAATS101
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Develop and apply knowledge of CUAATS303
identity Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
ENROL NOW cultural arts
Use ideas and techniques to develop CUAPPR101
creative work Produce creative work CUAPPR301
Apply knowledge of history and theory CUARES301
ENROL NOW to own arts practice
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34 35INDIGENOUS STUDIES
CERTIFICATE IV IN ABORIGINAL AND FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFICATE III IN INFORMATION, DURATION
TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER These courses can lead to higher level studies DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY Full-time: 18 weeks
in visual arts qualifications at diploma, Part-time: 1 year
CULTURAL ARTS advanced diploma and degree levels. Credit
transfers may be available into your chosen CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
course. On completion of the course, graduates can
Course code ICT30115 find employment in job roles including:
Course code CUA40615 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS Direct entry / Rolling enrolments • Help Desk Officer
Direct entry / Rolling enrolments You will need to attend an induction session. • Network Support Officer
This qualification provides the skills and
Courses can be tailored to suit your level of
knowledge for an individual to be competent • ICT Technician
DURATION artistic knowledge and ability.
in a wide range of general information and
Full-time: 1 year FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Core Units communications technology (ICT) technical
Part-time: 2 years This course can lead to higher level studies in
Contribute to health and safety of self BSBWHS201 functions and to achieve a degree of
PREREQUISITES and others self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user. Certificate IV. Diploma or Advanced Diploma
You must be at least 15 years old to apply. Produce drawings to communicate ideas CUAACD301 of courses in IT.
Persons working at this level will support
Produce work that expresses own CUAATS302
This course will help you build upon your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
information technology activities in the Core Units
artistic skills and prepares you for a variety of identity workplace across a wide range of ICT Participate effectively in WHS BSBWHS304
arts-related careers. Develop and apply knowledge of CUAATS303 areas, including technical support, network communication and consultation
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander processes
This course may help you contribute towards cultural arts administration, web technologies, software
Implement and monitor environmentally BSBSUS401
the cultural development of your community Realise a creative project CUAPPR401 applications and digital media technologies. sustainable work practices
and may also lead to a career in the selling Research history and theory to inform CUARES403 When you successfully complete this course, Work and communicate effectively in an ICTICT202
own arts practice ICT environment
and distribution of artworks through galleries. you can continue on to higher levels of
Create user documentation ICTICT301
study in IT or multimedia or apply for work
SELECTION PROCESS ENROL NOW in a range of jobs where computer skills are
Install and optimise operating system
software
ICTICT302
Interview and pre training assessment necessary. Run standard diagnostic tests ICTSAS301
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment ENROL NOW
opportunities as a self-employed artist/
craftsperson, a member of a co-operative
producing art/ craft works for sale or an
assistant in an established cultural art/
ceramics environment. These courses may
help you contribute towards the cultural
development of your community and can also
lead to a career in the selling and distribution
Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute acknowledge that
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of artworks through galleries.
their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of
the Gunung-Willam-Balluk, Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta
Yorta, Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri Peoples’. The
Institutes respect Traditional Custodians, Elders and
their cultural heritage.
36 37WORK HEALTH & SAFETY
WHERE DO YOU
CERTIFICATE IV IN WORK HEALTH
AND SAFETY
Course code BSB41415
Direct entry / Semester one and
two rolling enrolments
SEE YOURSELF
This program is the new entry level
qualification for Occupational Health and
Safety (OH&S) Coordinators or Supervisors
with a major workload in OH&S. This
qualification is suitable for people working in
NEXT YEAR?
a Work Health and Safety (WHS) role.
DURATION
Full-time: 1 year
SELECTION PROCESS
Individual interview. Intermediate literacy and
numeracy assessment.
Our Skills and Jobs Centres can guide you to make
the leap into the career you’ve always wanted.
DROP IN
Bendigo TAFE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Whether you’re just starting out, thinking about
Graduates can work as an Occupational City campus, Building C
Health and Safety Officer or a WorkSafe re-entering the workforce or looking for a change, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
Inspector. we’re here to help. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Our friendly consultants can assist you to
You can further your study with a Diploma of
Work Health and Safety.
answer questions such as: CALL FOR A CHAT
*(This is self-paced and may take between 6-18 1300 100 606
• Do I need training or a qualification?
months to complete).
• How can I start a career or make a career change?
ENROL NOW • Where do I start to look for a new job? VISIT OUR WEBSITE
• What type of job may be good for me? skillsandjobs.com.au
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FREE JOB SEEKER WORKSHOPS CONTACT US TODAY
If you’re looking for work, our free employment ABOUT MAKING THE
workshops can help to improve your chances of
finding your next job.
NEXT STEP TOWARDS
YOUR FUTURE
Learn more: skillsandjobs.com.au/workshops
38COURSES OFFERED AT OUR MELBOURNE CAMPUSES
WITH KANGAN INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE I IN SPOKEN AND CERTIFICATE II IN ABORIGINAL OR
WRITTEN ENGLISH TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL
ARTS
Course code 10362NAT
Direct entry / Semester one and two Course code CUV20211
Direct entry / Semester one and two
CERTIFICATE II IN SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN ENGLISH CERTIFICATE III IN ABORIGINAL OR
TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL
ARTS
Course code 10363NAT
Direct entry / Semester one and two
Course code CUV30211
Direct entry / Semester one and two
CERTIFICATE III IN SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN ENGLISH
CERTIFICATE III IN MUMGU-DHAL
TYAMA-TIYT
Course code 10364NAT
Direct entry / Semester one and two
Course code 22218VIC
Direct entry / Semester one and two
CERTIFICATE IV IN SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN ENGLISH
VCAL FOUNDATION (VCALFND001)
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VCAL INTERMEDIATE (VCALINT001)
Course code 10365NAT
VCAL SENIOR (VCALSEN001)
Direct entry / Semester one and two
Course code BSB50415
Direct entry / Semester one
Enrol in a course at kangan.edu.au
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TAFE LIFESTYLE
KANGAN INSTITUTE
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25 May Richmond
1 June Moonee Ponds
8 June Docklands
3 August Docklands
11 August Broadmeadows
25 August Moonee Ponds
31 August Richmond
22 November Broadmeadows
BENDIGO TAFE
19 May City/Charleston Rd
15 June City/Charleston Rd
22 June Echuca
17 August City/Charleston Rd
17 November City/Charleston Rd
The information printed in this publication is correct at the
time of printing (April 2017).
Every effort has been made to ensure details are correct
and accurate, however Bendigo TAFE reserves the right to
change information with respect to course costs, timing
and selection criteria without notice. Conduct of courses is
dependent on student numbers and sufficient funding.
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