Discover your potential by taking the first step towards obtaining a Bachelor of Arts or other higher education courses. This introductory course will help you develop important literacy and numeracy skills, as well as build your confidence. You will also get to develop relationships with elders from the local Indigenous community, who will teach you about local customs and traditions. Students can progress from Certificate I into Certificate II and  Certificate III.

The course is delivered at the St Albans campus and is aligned to the Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic unit.

Iramoo, Sustainable Community at St Albans, will be the site for Learning in the Workplace and Community activities where students will be involved in developing their employability skills.

• Location:
  St Albans
• College:
  VU College
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21859VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• further education and training

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This course is designed for Indigenous participants who want to re-engage in education and then pathway into further education and employment. Certificate I is designed as the entry point to reengage as well as developing literacy and numeracy skills and confidence building.

Certificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt contains 13 core units with 8 electives. To complete the requirements for the award, students are required to complete all core units plus eight elective units. The elective units may be selected from those provided within the curriculum, other accredited curriculum and/or training package units. The elective units used in delivery of the course at VU will be selected to meet the needs of specific learner groups and may be delivered in collaboration with relevant Vocational Schools.

• Identify Learning Pathways

  Unit code

  VPAU100

• Develop and Document a Learning Plan and Portfolio

  Unit code

  VBQU130

• Work With Indigenous Community Members

  Unit code

  VPAU101

• Apply Personal Health and Wellbeing Strategies

  Unit code

  VPAU102

• Develop Study Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU103

• Explore Your Story

  Unit code

  VPAU104

• Profile an Indigenous Person or Community Organisation

  Unit code

  VPAU105

• Participate in Activities Related to Current Indigenous Events of Significance

  Unit code

  VPAU106

• Use Presentation Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU107

• Develop Basic Message Writing Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU108

• Interpret and Evaluate Texts for Interest and Information

  Unit code

  VPAU109

• Use Basic Measuring and Calculating Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU110

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  BSBCMN107A

• Develop Keyboard Skills

  Unit code

  BSBCMN108A

• Use Hand-Held Tools

  Unit code

  FPICOT2219A

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301B

• Relay and Respond to Information

  Unit code

  PMASUP110A

• Carry Out Workplace Calculations

  Unit code

  TDTE597A

• Orientation to Work

  Unit code

  VBK139

• Driving and Owning a Car

  Unit code

  VBQM482

• Complete a Basic Community Project With Support

  Unit code

  VPAU111

• Participate in a Practical Placement With Support

  Unit code

  VPAU112

• Prepare Simple Budgets

  Unit code

  VPAU113

• Use Everyday Data in the News

  Unit code

  VPAU114

• Use Recipes to Prepare Food

  Unit code

  VPAU115

• Calculate and Communicate Sports Scores

  Unit code

  VPAU116

• Read and Communicate Information From Newspapers

  Unit code

  VPAU117

• Complete Forms

  Unit code

  VPAU118

• Source Concept for Own Work

  Unit code

  CUVCOR01B

• Develop and Articulate Concept for Own Work

  Unit code

  CUVCOR02B

• Prospective students can contact the program to establish if the course is suited to their needs. An interview will be arranged. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required.