Certificate I in Transition Education

Overview

This course provides an introduction to adult learning, and is specifically designed for learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. The focus is on supporting learners to investigate opportunities for active community participation and to develop self-confidence and skills for independent living. This course assists learners to develop life skills and supports self development so they can explore suitable future options such as employment, further study or community participation.

Evidence of permanent cognitive impairment/intellectual disability will be collected at the pre-training review and could include:

• Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
• Doctors/specialist reports
• Attendance at a Specialist School/SDS
• Integration support at school
• Integration support at school with modified curriculum.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

To apply for our Access Education courses, please contact our friendly Customer Experience team to arrange an interview with our Access Education teachers.

Duration

Full-time: 10 months

Schedule

On-campus: Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Requirements

Students must have evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. All students must attend a pre-training interview to determine their suitability, discuss goals, and to identify any barriers to learning.

Information Sessions

Information sessions can be individualised - please contact us to arrange a time. Students may also attend a ‘School Experience Day’ on campus, or in term 3 of each year we have a ‘Come and Try’ day where future students are welcomed on campus to explore student life.

Field Placement

While most of the learning occurs in the classroom there are frequent excursions and outings scheduled throughout the year.

Compulsory Units

VU23034 Develop personal goals with support
VU23035 Explore self development
VU23036 Participate in travel activities
VU23037 Explore future options for further training, work or community activities
VU23038 Participate in the community
VU23039 Use technology for a range of purposes
VU23040 Explore personal well being
VU23057 Participate in creative activities
VU23044 Apply communications skills for personal purposes
VU23045 Apply numeracy skills for personal purposes

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification - Certificate I in Transition Education.

Fees

Government Funded $3,070.00 (Tuition $3,025.00, Materials $45.00)
Concession $650.00 (Tuition $605.00, Materials $45.00)
Fee For Service $5,270.00 (Tuition $5,225.00, Materials $45.00)

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply
Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:
- Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- Vaccination requirements
- In addition to supplied materials, it is also recommended you bring: A4 lecture notebook or paper, ruler, pens, pencils, eraser, and pencil case.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Successful completion of this course may lead you to further study opportunities such as the Certificate I in Work Education.

Pathways

Students may go on to further study - Certificate I in Work Education. This program will help you determine an appropriate pathway to further studies, employment, or volunteer work.

Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

To apply for our Access Education courses, please contact our friendly Customer Experience team to arrange an interview with our Access Education teachers. Otherwise, please apply online via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.