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Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills

Improve your skills and gain confidence for employment, socialising and further studies.

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Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VCAL
Work Education

Our Foundation Studies department covers a wide range of English language literacy and numeracy courses, including Adult Literacy and Numeracy, Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Work Education courses.
“I'm so happy that I was able to have the opportunity to have [the Work Education teachers] be there for the support that I needed.”
Carol-Anne Freeling
Certificate II in Work Education 22481VIC, Outstanding Student of the Year 2020 Award Winner

Upcoming info sessions

Have a chat with our highly experienced course advisors who can help you navigate your many career options.

Wed 15 December - 2:00PM
VCAL - Interview Session - Heidelberg Campus
Wed 19 January - 10:00AM
VCAL - Interview Session - Heidelberg Campus
Mon 24 January - 5:00PM
VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) - Online Information Session

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Andrew Ferry flicks the switch through VCAL

Andrew Ferry flicks the switch through VCAL

Caring teachers and a supportive adult learning environment helped turn self-confessed bad student Andrew Ferry into a successful small business owner.

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Australia's Working Culture

Australia's Working Culture

Australian workplace culture: What can I expect? Come and join us to find out more about the workplace culture in Australia.

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Building and Maintaining a Positive Self-Concept

Building and Maintaining a Positive Self-Concept

Join us for a 30 minutes workshop where our Career Counsellor talks about Building and Maintaining a Positive Self Concept.

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