Western Futures is a program for young people who have a range of special learning needs. It provides a bridge between school, vocational education and the world of work by assisting young people to move from school to adult learning, employment and/or community options.

In the Western Futures program you will increase your work readiness, community awareness, independence and understanding and knowledge of employment options.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Industry and St Albans
• Other locations:

  Industry locations within the Western Suburbs.

• College:
  VU College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  22129VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

• Further education or training 
• Volunteer employment

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

The Certificate I in Transition Education is designed for a range of learners with a disability/disabilities or with significant evidence of a disability or special learning needs which impact on their learning. The focus of Transition Education is providing post school educational options for people who have individual, special learning needs and its main focus is on enabling learners to find the most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school.

This course is offered on a full-time basis over 1 year (980-1160 hours) or part-time equivalent according to individual needs.

• Develop and Document a Learning Plan and Portfolio With Support

  Unit code

  VU20488

• Enhance Own Skills and Self Confidence

  Unit code

  VU20489

• Participate in Travel, Orientation and Mobility

  Unit code

  VU20443

• Investigate Future Options for Further Training, Work or Community Activities

  Unit code

  VU20444

• Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VU20445

• Use Technology for a Range of Purposes

  Unit code

  VU20446

• Be an Effective Volunteer

  Unit code

  CHCVOL201B

• Participate in Recreational Activities

  Unit code

  VU20451

• Participate in Creative Activities

  Unit code

  VU20452

• Apply Numeracy for a Range of Purposes

  Unit code

  VU20454

• Applicants must be post school age (18+ years of age and eligible for Futures Funding) and must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Program Manager that they are in search of adult study options.