22705VIC Certificate I in Transition Education

VU course code: 22705VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson, St Albans

Applications closed

Overview

Prepare yourself for employment or further study with a Certificate I in Transition Education 22705VIC at Victoria University.

This course is designed for young people with special learning needs. You will gain independence, become active members of the community, and explore future options such as employment, volunteering or further study.

This course will support your special needs, with a range of learning activities to develop valuable learning and social skills. You’ll explore:

independent living
personal development
vocational and employability skills
community involvement
working collaboratively with others
basic literacy and numeracy
use of everyday technology.

We’ll help you find the best option for you after leaving school, whether that’s employment, volunteer work or further study. When you finish this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to take your next step.

: The Certificate I in Transition Education supports learners with a permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disability to become active participants in the community. The course assists learners in developing life skills and supports self-development so that learners can explore suitable future options such as employment, further study or community participation.
The outcomes of the 22705VIC Certificate I in Transition Education are consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 1 through:
Developing knowledge of strategies to:
• identify personal goals for community participation or further learning
• develop independent living skills to participate in activities in the community
• identify information and resources about everyday activities such as travel, wellbeing and participation in recreational activities
• identify rights and responsibilities as community members

Developing skills to:
• develop a personal plan to explore different options
• access information and resources to support independent living skills and activities
• apply strategies for self development including participation in interpersonal relationships • use technology to access information and resources to support independent living skills and activities
: Victoria University is a supportive place to study. We have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.
We also have a range of academic support programs that can help you if you are struggling with your studies.
We can help you with your assignments and assessment tasks, maths, writing skills and English language support, as well as showing you effective ways to study and manage your time and preparation. Our study support programs include:
workshops and study groups
student mentors and peer learning
maths and writing resources.
: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.
We received the highest rating of five stars for cultural diversity by the Good Universities Guide. Our students feel fortunate to learn in a setting that has such a rich representation of cultures.
VU also works to address refugee issues, tackle diversity and social inclusion issues and improve the health and social wellbeing of the region. We are proud of our cultural diversity initiatives and projects with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be eligible for the award of 22705VIC Certificate I in Transition Education, a total of 10 units must be completed consisting of:

6 core units
4 electives which may be selected from:

- any combination of electives from 22705VIC Certificate I in Transition Education curriculum

- up to 2 units may be selected from units first packaged in Certificate I qualifications in endorsed training packages or accredited courses - units first packaged in a 'Course in..' in accredited curriculum.

Where the full course is not completed, a VET Statement of Attainment will be issued for each unit successfully completed.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

2026 indicative fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$1,485	$215 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$297	$215 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$22,000	–	–

Fee type – depends on your eligibility for subsidies and concessions; if you are not eligible you will pay the full fee amount
Tuition – the student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
Materials – materials fees for supplies and resources are charged per unit
SSAF – Student Services and Amenities Fees for non-academic costs are charged at $0.33 (Skills First subsidised) or $0.14 (concession) per enrolled hour, up to the maximum per year

Scholarships

Careers

Studying at Victoria University will improve your skills and confidence to help you transition into adult education or work. You'll be ready for entry-level employment (e.g. as a retail assistant), or further study to gain employment.

Studying this course will help you access further certificates in general education, further TAFE studies or other training or work opportunities.