Expand your career options in Indigenous employment and community organisations with this culturally specific course. You will explore learning pathways, develop critical work and study skills, and learn about past and contemporary history.

A key feature of the course is the development of mentor skills and links with local community members as you work to complete a small-scale project.

Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt provides the Indigenous community in Melbourne’s west with culturally specific foundation courses that pathway into further education and employment. Students can progress from Certificate II into Certificate III. These courses can lead you into the Bachelor of Arts, Kyinandoo

The course will be delivered at the St Albans campus and will be aligned to 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:
  21860VIC
• 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 II builds on Certificate I skills and knowledge but is also an entry point and prepares for indigenous employment as well as generic work skills and pathways for those in community organisations. It also includes tasters from various industries.

Certificate II in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt contains 10 core units with 6 electives. To complete the requirements for the award, students are required to complete all core units plus six 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.

• Develop Learning Pathway

  Unit code

  VPAU119

• Work With Indigenous Community Members and Develop Mentoring Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU120

• Work in a Team

  Unit code

  MSAPMSUP106A

• Develop Study Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU103

• Support Others to Complete a Small-Scale Community Project

  Unit code

  VPAU121

• Investigate and Present on Features of Indigenous Culture

  Unit code

  VPAU122

• Investigate and Present on English and Indigenous History Pre-1788

  Unit code

  VPAU123

• Investigate and Present on Events and Policies in Indigenous History Post 1788

  Unit code

  VPAU124

• Investigate and Present on Key Events in Contemporary Indigenous History

  Unit code

  VPAU125

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Carry Out Workshop Practice Activities

  Unit code

  AURT100308A

• Prepare for Work in Business

  Unit code

  BSBCMN101A

• Produce Simple Word Processed Documents

  Unit code

  BSBCMN213A

• Create and Use Simple Spreadsheets

  Unit code

  BSBCMN214A

• Orientation to Aged Care Work

  Unit code

  CHCAC3C

• Orientation to Alcohol and Other Drugs Work

  Unit code

  CHCAOD2C

• Introduction to Work in Social Housing

  Unit code

  CHCCH25A

• Prepare for Work in the Community Services Industry

  Unit code

  CHCCS201A

• Introduction to Disability Work

  Unit code

  CHCDIS20A

• Work Within an Arts Organisation Context

  Unit code

  CUVADM11A

• Apply the Design Process to 2-Dimensional Work in Response to a Brief

  Unit code

  CUVDES02A

• Apply the Design Process to 3-Dimensional Work in Response to a Brief

  Unit code

  CUVDES03A

• Use Hand-Held Tools

  Unit code

  FPICOT2219A

• Apply Advanced First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA402B

• Send and Retrieve Information Using Web Browsers and Email

  Unit code

  ICAU1133A

• Use Computer Systems

  Unit code

  ICPSU81BA

• Work in a Public Sector Environment

  Unit code

  PSPGOV201A

• Prepare for Work

  Unit code

  RTC1801A

• Assist in Preparing Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI001B

• Carry Out Workplace Calculations

  Unit code

  TDTE597A

• Complete Workplace Orientation / Induction Procedures

  Unit code

  TDTL197B

• Orientation to Work

  Unit code

  VBK139

• Take Part in a Practical Placement

  Unit code

  VPAU126

• Develop Job Interview Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU127

• Develop Written Job Application Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU128

• Participate in a Representative Organisation

  Unit code

  VPAU129

• Work Effectively in a Retail Environment

  Unit code

  WRRER1B

• Explore Your Story

  Unit code

  VPAU104

• Participate in Activities Related to Current Indigenous Events of Significance

  Unit code

  VPAU106

• Develop and Articulate Concept for Own Work

  Unit code

  CUVCOR02B

• Use Drawing Tech to Represent Object

  Unit code

  CUVCOR07B

• Source Information on History and Theory and Apply to Own Area of Work

  Unit code

  CUVCOR11B

None.

• Prospective students can contact the program to establish if the course if suited to their needs. An interview will be arranged. Minimum literacy and numeracy skills are required such as the ability to read and write to record information, reading simple instructions and writing basic messages.