Our foundation studies courses are developed for those who would like to gain employment or go on to further education.
We offer many courses designed to help you improve your English-language, writing, study and numeracy skills. Our courses are aimed at young people, mature-aged students, migrants and refugees, Indigenous Australians and students with special needs.
Foundations at VU provides a path to higher-education courses, and is designed for Australian citizens and permanent residents.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate I in Employment Pathways
Campus
City King St, Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Sunshine, Other
Develop foundation skills and knowledge to improve your employability and work readiness, and re-engage with learning.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Develop literacy and numeracy skills with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Nicholson, Online, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Further develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to successfully transition into tertiary education and training pathways.
Certificate I in Transition Education
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans
This transition education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment and further vocational education.
Certificate I in Work Education
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans
This work education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment or vocational education.
Certificate II in Work Education
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park
This work education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment or vocational education.
Short courses
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate)
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Workplace
Gain work-related experience, practical knowledge and employability skills with the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Senior)
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Workplace
Gain work-related experience, practical knowledge and employability skills with the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
Foundations at VU
Foundations at VU is a fully-funded 13-week course providing Australian citizens and permanent residents with an alternative pathway, if you didn't meet direct entry requirements, to studying a higher education course.
Duration
13 weeks
Campus
Footscray Park
Can't find your course?
Studying foundation studies at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our courses are designed to help you develop and transition into:
- further education and training
- employment
- vocational courses.
Colleges & schools
Our foundation studies courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
