VIC Skills First Funding

If you are working as a tradie or want to, this Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Builders Academy Australia could be your first step towards starting your own business and preparing for the builders registration. The course offers a detailed insight into the fundamental building topics that will, combined with your practical work experience allow you to progress in your building career or start your own construction business.

The course can be delivered via either physical (across Victoria) or virtual classroom environments (throughout Australia).

There are 2 separate streams for this course:

1. Standard Stream: For people with less than 3 years experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 45 weeks; OR
2. Experienced Stream: For people will 3+ years of industry experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 38 weeks.

Students may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class to complete additional learning and assessments, but this will vary depending on each learner.

Government Funding is available to eligible individuals in Victoria. Enquire now to find out more.

 

 

Ready to challenge yourself and learn how to run your own construction business? The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), offered by Builders Academy Australia, is the course you need to take your career to the next level.

Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to help you manage and supervise construction work. From tender documentation and structural principles to cost estimations and hiring of contracts, you’ll cover all the areas you need to excel in the next stage of your career.

BAA offer two streams for this program, depending on your level of experience in the industry.

Standard Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 62 weeks.

*Total duration is typically between 66 to 70 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.

Experienced Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 52 weeks

*Total duration is typically between 56 to 61 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.

You may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class times to complete additional learning and assessment activities, yet this will vary based on each learner.

You’ll emerge from the course knowing all the ins and outs of running a small- to medium-sized business, ready to oversee the the construction of commercial buildings and medium-rise residential projects. So why not enquire today? Your future is waiting!

Government Funding is available to eligible individuals in Victoria. Enquire now to find out more.

 

Turn your love for children into a rewarding professional career with this CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support qualification from Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE).

Designed for anyone seeking to start a career working for the care and development of school-aged children, this nationally recognised course provides the fundamental knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to thrive in the exciting and challenging world of child development.

You’ll learn key aspects of child care, including responding to risks, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing healthy food and drinks, and using approved learning frameworks to guide children’s learning, development and participation. You’ll be equipped with the skills to work in a team guiding children’s play and leisure, ensuring all children under the care of your team have a safe, happy and fulfilling experience in your care.

With theoretical study complementing 120 hours of practical work placement, this relevant qualification will ensure you graduate ready to work and with the skills to stand out in a competitive job market. Classes are delivered both during the week and on weekends, ensuring learning fits in with your lifestyle.

This course can be delivered on campus or as a blended delivery training with a mix of face-to-face sessions on campus and virtual sessions, with a minimum of one session on campus per month to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the MCIE campus in Melbourne, and should take around 42 weeks to complete.

Government Funding

This course is subsidised by the Victorian government and eligible Victorian students can study for a fraction of the retail price.

Spread the English language around the world by becoming a certified TESOL teacher with the 11021NAT Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification from Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE).

MCIE is an award-winning RTO that partners with Explore English, a premier English school in Melbourne, ensuring you receive the right education and training needed to excel as an English teacher. You will learn all the elements of teaching English, including conversational English, pronunciation, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Gain knowledge of the latest teaching techniques that will equip you with practical skills to teach English as a second language in any classroom setting, whether in Australia, online, or overseas.

The course is delivered virtually and includes 26 sessions (one session per week) plus 4 weeks over the summer holidays. However observation and practice sessions are held on campus in Melbourne CBD and require a few days each for observation and practice.

Work Placement

As part of this teaching course, students are required to undertake 12 hours of work placement within an approved institution: 6 hours of observation and 6 hours of practical training.

Government Funding

This course is subsidised by the Victorian government, and eligible Victorian students will pay only the enrolment fee.

 

Help make the later years of someone’s life more comfortable, enjoyable and engaging. Learn how to care for older adults with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) from Nepean Industry Edge Training (NIET).

With onsite training at aged care facilities, this qualification will equip you with in-demand skills and provides an in-depth look at the behind the scenes of working in the aged care or disability industries.

Topics you’ll study range from how to follow individualised care and support plans for older patients, dementia and palliative care, to independence and wellbeing and understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities of aged care and disability support work. Plus get hands-on experience and develop your skills in the workplace with 120 hours of practical placement. 

Aged Care & Disability Support are diverse branches of health care and this qualification can open up many career opportunities in these sectors where demand is rapidly rising due to Australia’s ageing population. Enquire today to get started sooner. 

Potential students must commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week of study and attend onsite at NIET’s Frankston campus or via flexible delivery.

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

Dedicating your life to helping children develop skills, improve their wellbeing and become competent learners must be one of the most rewarding vocations out there!

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Nepean Industry Edge Training (NIET) is a great first step to take towards a career in early childhood education. The course will help you acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills of working with young children in early childhood settings. 

This qualification covers topics including children’s health and safety, learning frameworks, working with babies, and more. Put your classroom knowledge into action with 160 hours of practical placement. 

Through a fun, dynamic, flexible and supportive learning environment, you will develop the confidence you need to succeed and embark a rewarding career.

The course can be completed by attending classes at NIET’s Frankston campus (two days per week over 49 weeks), or flexible delivery (self-paced, approximately 5 hours per week over 12-18 months).

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

Working with seniors to improve and support their wellbeing, mobility and independence is your chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. 

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) from Nepean Industry Edge Training is a dual qualification that sets you up with two highly regarded qualifications in the aged care industry. 

Physical activity is vital for quality of life and wellbeing for seniors. In the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) you’ll learn the interpersonal and planning skills needed to design programs, run activities and use lifestyle and leisure opportunities for seniors. 

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) covers topics including coordination of aged care services to legal and ethical compliance to equip you with the skills for caregiver roles in both community and home environments.

Both courses include hands-on experience with up to 240 hours of practical placement, so you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills of what it will take to have a rewarding career in the booming sector of aged care. There is no online-only version of this course.

Please note, students may choose to enrol in one course and graduate with a single qualification. 

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

Become a celebrant and have the honour of playing an important role in one of the most special days of a couple’s life! The Certificate IV Celebrancy (CHC41015) from Nepean Industry Edge Training sets you up to become a caring, competent, knowledgeable and effective professional celebrant.

Whether you’ve been asked to act as a celebrant for a friend or family’s wedding or you just love weddings and want to play an important role, this course provides the necessary qualification you need to apply to become a legal marriage celebrant under Australian law. 

The course covers a range of topics to equip you with the skills to become an in-demand celebrant – from diversity and legal frameworks to establishing client needs, communication skills and more, you’ll learn it all. You’ll also learn all things planning and marketing for small businesses – a key topic for celebrants who are going into business for themselves.

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

Great early childhood educators play an incredible role in the lives of young children. They introduce them to the exciting world of learning, nurture their wellbeing and help them establish a foundation for their successful future. 

If you love working with children and want to make a real difference in helping shape their world for the better, why not choose a career in early childhood education? The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and from Nepean Industry Edge Training will give you skills in the fundamental areas of early childhood learning including:

• Designing and implementing curriculum
• Fostering the holistic development and wellbeing of children
• Nurturing children’s creativity
• Establishing partnerships with families
• Positive interactions with children

This qualification will open the doors to a wide range of opportunities in the early childhood education sector for career success.

This course involves 2 days of classes per week a the Frankston campus, or flexible delivery of 6 to 8 hours of study per week. Plus you’ll be able to put your new skills to the test with 280 hours of practical work placement. Please note, there is no fully self-paced online version of this course.

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia.

If you are working in the building industry and have an interest in advancing your career and taking on more senior roles, then this CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be just what you’re looking for.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course is aimed at people looking to gain knowledge in residential building and construction, and will teach you crucial industry skills such as how to plan building or construction work, how to apply structural principles and legal requirements to residential and commercial constructions, how to arrange building applications and approvals, how to identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects and how to use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings. By the end of the course you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to start engaging in more senior building roles such as site supervisor or site manager.

This course is done online only, but you’ll be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

 

 

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you’re now working in construction or as a tradesperson and would like to progress your career and get access to more senior industry roles, then this CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be the ideal course to take.

Aimed at people interested in performing supervisory or management roles in the building industry, the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) from Parker Brent will teach you all you need to know about how to manage contracts and tender documentation, prepare estimates and monitor costing systems, manage sustainability practices and environmental processes, apply site-surveys and set-out procedures, building project management and supervision. By the end of the course, you will have gained all the skills and knowledge required to confidently take on and manage the wide range of tasks involved in residential and commercial low-rise building and construction.

Whilst this course is online-only, you will be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

If you love working with young children, are passionate about the importance of education in their lives, and would love to build a career in early childhood education, then this CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from Phillips Institute may be just what you’re after! This nationally recognised training course equips you with the skills and knowledge to meet the requirements for working in this exciting and challenging sector.

With this course, you could become a skilled early childhood education professional and qualify to work in a wide range of early childhood careers. The course will teach you essential skills such as caring for babies and toddlers, early childhood learning and development fundamentals, how to use an approved learning framework and how to provide experiences to support children’s play and learning.

This is a class-based course, which includes 160 hours of work placement within an approved childcare institution which will ensure that you have the practical experience needed to hit the ground running in your new early childhood education role.

This course is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program and eligible students can have 100% of their tuition fees covered. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding.

This CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support qualification from Phillips Institute is ideal for individuals seeking a career change, or those looking to upgrade their aged care, health, or community services background and experience. 

The Certificate IV in Aged Care is quickly becoming a requirement for all Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) as more employers seek qualified workers to provide services to the elderly with complex needs. This qualification allows you to provide basic nursing care and other daily living activities to individuals with complex needs. Additionally, you will gain the necessary skills to train and support other workers and residents to promote independence and community participation. You will also learn delegation and supervision techniques for other workers, such as Certificate III workers, and care planning and documentation to improve the quality of care provided to the elderly.

The course can be delivered via a combination of classroom workshops, Zoom classes, blended online learning, and lab skill days to deliver essential theory, skills, and knowledge. There are also practical training opportunities for you to develop your skills on the job, including placement in an aged care facility under supervision for a specified period of time. If you are already an active participant or currently employed in the residential aged care industry, your expertise will be recognised and you may be provided with the appropriate accreditation.

This course is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program and eligible students can have 100% of their tuition fees covered. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding.

If you possess a strong sense of compassion and would like to build a career based on helping people who need support, then the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from Phillips Institute could be an ideal course to get you started.

With an ageing population, demand for services of professional individual support providers in Australia is at an all time high, and this course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to join this rewarding and growing industry. You will learn essentials skills such as how to communicate and work in health or community services, how to provide individualised support and how to promote clients’ independence and well-being, how to provide support to people living with dementia and how to support community participation and social inclusion.

This course also involves 120 hours of practical work placement organised by Phillips Institute, designed to give you real world work experience and enable you to hit the ground running in any individual support role you may engage with on completion of the course.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification from the Phillips Institute is covered by Victorian Government’s Skills First funding. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funded program.

If you are a great communicator and possess a strong sense of compassion, and would love to build a rewarding career based on helping people with a disability, then the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification from Phillips Institute could be an ideal course for you. 

Assisting people with disability is a noble and fulfilling role to play in your community, and with a growing focus on ensuring that people with disability have a high quality of life this sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. Phillips Institute’s Certificate IV in Disability Support course is a contemporary course designed to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to start performing competently and confidently in a range of different disability support roles in both government and private institutions. You will develop essential skills such as how to provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs, how to work with people with mental health issues, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to prepare for NDIS support coordination.

The course is available as weekly classes on campus in Carnegie or Warragul, Victoria, or online (recommended only for current Disability Support Workers). Work placement is not required, however it’s recommended you can access a relevant workplace to meet some assessment requirements. If you aren’t working in a related role, simulation options may be available.

The CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support qualification from Phillips Institute is covered by Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding program.

This course requires entrants to hold either:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), OR
• CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) , OR
• CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

If you have a passion for enriching the lives of people in need within your community and enjoy being creative, then this CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health from Nepean Industry Edge Training (NIET) is an ideal course for you to consider. This nationally recognised qualification is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to create, execute, and assess health and leisure activities and programs that cater to the needs of clients across the Age Care, Disability Support and Community Care sectors.

You will learn crucial industry skills such as how to recognise healthy body systems, how to work effectively in the leisure and health industries, how to participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs and how to work with diverse people. This course also involves 120 hours of practical work placement, designed to give you real life experience of the industry.

This course does require attendance at NIET’s campus in Frankston. There is no online-only version of the course. 

Government funding available: this course is subsidised through Victorian Government’s Skills First program, and eligible students can have a large portion of their fees covered through the program. Please enquire to see if you qualify.