Overview
This course is designed to support post-school-age learners with permanent intellectual disabilities to develop the skills they need to explore work options and to access pathways to further vocational education and training. It provides learners with opportunities to improve their employability and work readiness skills, and to develop an individual education plan focused on personal strengths.
Students participate in work placement for up to 20 days and experience a variety of vocational tasters throughout the course. A two-day camp provides opportunities for students to celebrate their achievements and share successes with their teachers at the conclusion of the course.
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
When You Can Start
Start February 2025, Tuesday to Thursday, on 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 potential students must attend a pre-training interview to determine their suitability, to discuss goals, and to identify any barriers to learning.
As a student you are expected to attend all your TAFE classes. As a student your active participation in all activities is critical to your success. If you are absent from a class for a period of 4 weeks you may be withdrawn from the unit. Once you have been withdrawn you will need to re-enrol and pay a new enrolment fee. Please make sure that a medical certificate is provided for extended absences (1 week or more).
Our aim is to help you develop your independent living skills and your self-confidence so that you can be an active participant in your local community. This program will help you determine an appropriate pathway to further studies, employment and/or volunteer work. Learning should always be enjoyable, so make sure you participate in all activities, have some fun, and ask for help from your teacher and fellow students when you need it.
- Success requires full attendance
- Come to class prepared to learn
- Everyone has the right to an education
- Follow reasonable instructions
- No-one has the right to distract others
- Punctuality is expected
- Put in your best effort whilst in class
- Respect people and property.
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. Placements will vary per study stream. Students will also be required to participate in a practical work placement for up to 20 days.
Assessment
Assessment will be through your portfolio, participation in class and in field placement, and class assignments.