Department accredited VET courses

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Facilitating Supported Playgroups Using smalltalk Strategies provides the skills and knowledge to facilitate a Victorian Government funded Supported Playgroup program, which includes providing In-Home Parent Coaching to improve the early home learning environment.

Accreditation period

1 November 2019 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Successful completion of this course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to:

• work with people with disability
• perform delegated or allocated allied health tasks within the disability sector
• develop an understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and work within an NDIS service environment
• support the safety of people with disability through identifying and reporting abuse and/or family violence.

Accreditation period

1 November 2019 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Successful completion of this course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to:

• apply a human rights based approach to all aspects of work
• identify indicators and signs of abuse and/or grooming
• contribute to increasing the protective factors of the service user and their family
• empower service user and their family to disclose and report abuse
• identify immediate risks and respond to disclosed, identified or suspected abuse.

Accreditation period

1 November 2019 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Successful completion of this course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to:

• work as a disability support worker with people with a psychosocial disability
• respond to crisis situations
• understand the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and work within an NDIS service environment
• support the safety of people with disability through identifying and reporting abuse and/or family violence.

This includes knowledge of how psychosocial disability differs from most other forms of disability, understanding the support needs of people with psychosocial disability and recovery-oriented practice.

Accreditation period

1 December 2019 to 30 November 2024

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course provides the participants with skills and knowledge to support the personal care of people with disability who have complex personal care needs.

Accreditation period

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Successful completion of this course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to develop an asthma management plan and provide asthma related first aid interventions in the workplace.

Accreditation period

1 June 2020 to 31 May 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course will address the skills and knowledge required to:

• Equip the existing disability support workforce with strategies to ensure that people with a disability take and use medication in accordance with the documented medication chart/treatment sheet developed by their medical practitioner.

Target audience

This course will be aimed at the current disability support worker workforce:

• While aimed at the current workforce, the unit within the proposed course would also be applicable to current students of relevant VET qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability).

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course provides the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to emergency situations that require the application of first aid oxygen therapy or oxygen resuscitation, as appropriate, until the arrival of medical assistance.

Note the course excludes the use of bag-valve-mask, manually triggered resuscitators and closed-circuit oxygen units and the administration of oxygen in non-first aid situations.

Accreditation period

1 July 2021 to 30 June 2026

Course documentation

Course purpose

The purpose of the Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis is to provide nationally recognised training for individuals who have responsibility for others in the workplace (adults and/or children) who have been diagnosed as being at risk of anaphylaxis.

Graduates of this course will be able to identify and provide a first aid response to anaphylaxis, develop strategies to prevent exposure to known allergens and minimise risks related to anaphylaxis.

Accreditation period

1 July 2021 to 30 June 2026

Course documentation

Course purpose

The purpose of this course is to equip nominated Victorian school staff with the required skills and knowledge to verify that an individual who has undertaken the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Anaphylaxis e-training for Victorian Schools can demonstrate correct use of adrenaline injector devices.

They will be able to verify correct use of all adrenaline injector devices prescribed in the ASCIA e-training and are currently approved for use and available in Australia.

Graduates of this course will not have the skills and knowledge to train others to be a verifier, to manage anaphylaxis, or how to use adrenaline injectors.

Accreditation period

01 May 2023 to 30 April 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course describes the skills and knowledge for graduates to contribute to primary prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women in their own workplace and in accordance with the scope of their job role. This includes the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to family violence risk.

Version 2 reflects the replacement of the expired imported unit (VU22733) with the current version and associated revised nominal duration.

Accreditation period

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Intermediate Risk Assessment and Management of Family Violence provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to undertake intermediate risk assessment and management of family violence, in accordance with Victoria’s Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework.

Version 2 reflects the replacement of the expired imported unit (VU22733) with the current revised equivalent unit (VU23650) and the associated revised nominal duration.

Accreditation period

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course provides the skills and knowledge to identify and respond to family violence risk, in accordance with Identification-level MARAM Responsibilities (1, 2, 5, 6, 9 & 10) outlined in Victoria’s Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM Framework).

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate II in Early Childhood Education and Care Pathway is designed to provide a pathway into further education, typically the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This course does not provide a vocational outcome.

Accreditation period

1 September 2023 to 31 August 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in Community Services, Health Support and Digital Technologies provides learners with a pathway to a range of entry level positions across the community services and health industry.

Accreditation period

1 January 2017 to 31 December 2023

Course documentation

Course purpose

Completion of this course enables qualified Remedial Massage Therapist to practise as a Myotherapist in their own practice, or as a member of a health clinic The vocational outcomes of the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy are to:

• Establish and manage a myotherapy practice; including business skills and legal compliance
• Manage health risks in a myotherapy environment; including aspects of health risk analysis, personal and premises hygiene, as well as infection prevention and control
• Work effectively within a myotherapy framework; including working within clinic and regulation guidelines, achieving quality standards, preparing client education and health strategies, as well as ongoing performance development and working with other services/networks
• Perform myotherapy clinical assessment; including accurately gathering and interpreting information to assess a client’s condition in order to provide myotherapy treatment
• Plan myotherapy treatment strategy; including negotiating with the client
• Provide myotherapy treatment according to the techniques and practices of a myotherapy framework
• Provide myofascial dry needling treatments
• Source and evaluate relevant research information and apply findings to own myotherapy clinical practice
• Employ communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22656VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy provides the skills and knowledge to practice as a myotherapist within a clinical setting as an independent practitioner or as a member of a team within a health care clinic. A myotherapist is a health practitioner who assesses and treats various musculoskeletal pathologies.

Accreditation period

1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027

Course documentation

Superseded course documentation

Course purpose

22597VIC Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets will prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge to be registered as a Spotter by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), when working in the vicinity of overhead and underground assets with plant and equipment.

ESV endorsement of RTOs

Please contact Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to confirm the process for ESV endorsement of training material to satisfy the requirements within the Electricity Safety Act 1998 at info@energysafe.vic.gov.au or by phone 1800 800 158 (free call) or (03) 9203 9700.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

22634VIC Course in Onsite Installation of Prefabricated Building Systems (Timber) provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to install prefabricated timber elements for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) construction projects. The structures may be for residential or commercial premises.

Accreditation period

1 March 2024 to 28 February 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

Course in Building Information Modelling (BIM)

The Course in Building Information Modelling (BIM) is designed to provide participants with the skill and knowledge required to:

• integrate digital technologies into common work practices
• access and use a digital twin for operational purposes.

Advanced Diploma of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

The Advanced Diploma of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to manage the detailed activity of a building construction or engineering project using BIM compatible software that includes:

• BIM workflow processes, from planning, coordination, integration, commissioning, to handover
• project cost control processes, including analysis of data for the lifecycle of the construction
• the application of environmental sustainability in BIM projects
• the application of BIM digital fabrication.

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Working Safely on Rooftop Renewable Energy Systems provides an accredited training program to enhance the safety capability of a range of rooftop solar practitioners working with small scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems located fully or partially on roofs of residential and commercial premises.

Course accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Concrete Precast Rectification is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to patch and repair concrete precast elements within civil, commercial and residential structures according to National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standard compliance requirements.

Graduates of the Course in Concrete Precast Rectification will have the potential to undertake the job role of concrete precast rectifier/patcher and repairer.

Accreditation period

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Structural Bolt Installation and Tensioning for Rigging will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to undertake torque and tensioning practices that support structural bolt installation for the erection of steel structures in industrial, commercial, civil or residential (high rise) construction settings within the building industry.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) will prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge for entry into an apprenticeship (Certificate III in Plumbing) in one of the various sectors of the plumbing industry.

The outcome of the Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) does not meet the requirements for a registered plumber.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course provides the basic skills and knowledge to prepare students for an apprenticeship within the signage and graphics industry.

Accreditation period

01 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-apprenticeship) is designed to provide learners with skills and knowledge to undertake an apprenticeship within building and construction industry sectors.

The combined skills and knowledge of the pre-apprenticeship course does not provide for a job outcome as a qualified tradesperson. This course is intended to prepare individuals for further training.

The course includes units that introduce the learner to the application of specific materials, tools and equipment, and techniques used in specific trade sectors, that underpin Certificate III qualifications in the following trade sectors:

• Bricklaying
• Carpentry
• Painting and decorating
• Wall and ceiling lining
• Wall and floor tiling
• Solid plastering
• Stonemasonry
• Joinery/shopfitting/stairbuilding.

Accreditation period

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course description

22618VIC Certificate II in Heritage Conservation

This course is designed to provide introductory skills and knowledge for participation in heritage conservation within the building and construction industry. The course introduces new entrants to the industry and provides a seamless pathway for learners to continue further study, undertake an apprenticeship in building trades, or apply for entry level roles within various sectors of the building and construction industry.

22619VIC Certificate IV in Heritage Conservation

This course is designed to provide training for qualified tradespeople to expand their existing skills and knowledge base, to specialise in heritage conservation works, in compliance with the Burra Charter and National Construction Code (NCC) requirements, for the conservation of structures.

Course accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in Prefabrication Installation is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to install prefabricated or modular building elements on a construction site in a team and within a time constrained environment.

Graduates of the course will have the potential to fill job roles related to the on-site installation (installer) and assembly (assembler) of prefabricated building elements.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

22635VIC Diploma of Project Management for Prefabricated Building Systems (Timber) provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to manage the construction of prefabricated timber building systems related to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) construction projects. These projects may comprise secondary structural elements such as steel, concrete or hybrid systems. The structures may be for residential or commercial premises.

Accreditation period

16 April 2023 to 15 April 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Civil Construction Pathway is designed to provide graduates with skills and knowledge to undertake entry level roles related to the building and maintenance of civil infrastructure assets. Specific job roles include:

• Civil construction labourer
• Roller operator
• Excavator operator.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22563VIC Certificate III in Musical Instrument Making and Maintenance reflects the role of individuals who make and maintain a wide range of musical instruments.

This role is usually performed under supervision and is conducted in a music instrument manufacturing or retail work environment.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22564VIC Certificate IV in Musical Instrument Making and Repair reflects the role of individuals who manufacture and repair a wide range of musical instruments.

Individuals in this role develop manufacturing processes and undertake repair functions with a focus on structural integrity, aesthetics and sound quality.

In this role they may have team leader or supervisory roles or operate as a small business owner.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to design and develop architectural working drawings for the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings according to Victorian building legislation and codes, and Victorian Building Authority requirements.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The course is a pre-vocational qualification designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to work effectively within small business contexts across a range of industry sectors.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in various entry-level small business job roles to carry out a range of basic service, administrative or operational tasks under supervision.

Accreditation period

1 March 2022 to 28 February 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course enables learners to explore industry career options, prepare for further education and training, or gain employment.

Learners will develop enterprise and technical skills and knowledge in the use of enabling technologies in a range of industry, business, and community contexts. Depending on the streams selected, students may undertake a range of support roles in:

• Cyber threat awareness and risk
• Basic technician for the installation and configuration of hardware for clients
• Installation of new hardware components in a network
• Cabling and wireless networks in telecommunications
• Core cloud service support
• Social media and online tools
• Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for three-dimensional (3D) printing
• Remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS)

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate IV in Data Foundations is designed to support the development of entry level digital workers who perform IT support, basic analysis, administrative, data collation and clerical functions.

Accreditation period

1 March 2022 to 28 February 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course enables learners to explore industry career options, prepare for further education and training, or gain employment.

Learners will develop enterprise and technical skills applicable across a range of industry, business and community contexts. Depending on the streams selected, students may undertake a range of support roles in:

• Design of interactive digital media components
• Help desk support providing technical advice to clients
• Web development and digital content design
• Video and digital image and interactive media
• Telehealth technology
• Social media and online tools
• Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for three-dimensional (3D) printing
• Remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS)

Accreditation period

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

22524VIC Diploma of Business (Public Relations) aims to provide graduates with broad public relations knowledge and skills required to:

• develop media and public relations campaigns and strategies
• liaise with media and a range of clients and stakeholders
• formulate and implement communication strategies and practices
• manage projects

and use traditional, social and digital media for public relations in roles such as

• public relations intern
• public relations consultant
• social media public relations officer.

Accreditation period

1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

Graduates of the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Justice will be able to meet the current and future industry requirements to effectively apply the operational functions, principles and practices of the Victorian criminal justice system across a variety of justice environments from intermediate to comprehensive capacity level.

While Justice graduates are not qualified to conduct therapeutic counselling, they may be called upon to recognise and respond to immediate and daily psychological needs of offenders through appropriate referral, in conjunction with managing referral and longer-term treatment options.

Accreditation period

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Accreditation period

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

22526VIC Advanced Diploma of International Business provides students with an understanding of the complexities of international business. It draws on an intricate web of resources in manufacturing, marketing, finance and logistics and involves both government and the private sector.

Graduates have the capacity to be employed across several industry sectors including business, finance, transport and logistics.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Graduates of the 22565VIC Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of legal interests, processes and practices within legal practice environments and associated fields within public and/or corporate sectors in a para-legal role.

Graduates will work on the instructions, and under the supervision, of an Australian legal practitioner or other licensed entity in supporting those entities.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Graduate Certificate in Management reflects the role of individuals who apply high-level management skills and knowledge in various leadership and management functions for positions in any industry sector.

Graduates of this course will be able to meet the current and future industry requirements to effectively work within complex senior and middle management roles across a wide range of industry sectors to:

• develop, resource and integrate organisational strategic business plans

• manage people to support innovation and cultural change within an organisation.

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Diploma of Data Analytics is designed to support the data analytics function within organisations through development of skilled digital workers who perform data management, data analysis, insight evaluation and reporting functions.

Accreditation period

1 May 2020 to 30 April 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide qualified electrical tradespersons, technicians and engineers with the knowledge and skills to work safely with low and high voltage distribution power cables.

The course also includes units which provide the knowledge and skills to identify, spike, and test low and high voltage distribution power cables.

Accreditation period

1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

22600VIC Course in Install Stand-alone Power Systems is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to install a stand-alone power system based on a client approved design.

Accreditation period

1 July 2022 - 30 June 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

22601VIC Course in Design Stand-alone Power Systems is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to design a stand-alone power system that meets client energy needs.

Accreditation period

1 November 2022 to 31 October 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22609VIC Course in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure up to 22kW provides the skills and knowledge for licenced electricians to design compliant electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) installations and test and commission EVCI installations up to 22kW alternating current (a.c.).

Accreditation period

1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

22620VIC Course in Mining Pathways will provide the basic skills and knowledge needed to undertake entry-level operational roles at a mining site.

Accreditation period

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide registered secondary school/college technology teachers and technology teaching technicians (non-teaching) with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a range of woodwork and/or metalwork machinery and equipment in a technology teaching environment.

Accreditation period

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course provides bus technicians and bus depot staff with the skills and knowledge required to safely undertake non-technical tasks to prepare battery electric buses for operation.

Accreditation period

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Energy Efficiency Management details the skills and knowledge to enhance the capability of licensed A grade (or equivalent) electricians to assess current and future client energy demands, evaluate alternatives for gas substitution and recommend efficient energy management options that utilise clean energy technology for residential or commercial applications.

Accreditation period

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Fuel Cell Electric Heavy Vehicles aims to provide existing workers with the skills and knowledge required to work safely with fuel cell electric heavy vehicles in the automotive and transport industries.

Accreditation period

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029

Course documentation Version 1

Course purpose

This pre-vocational course is intended to provide senior secondary school students (when delivered as a Victorian Certificate of Education [VCE] Vocational Education and Training [VET] program), and school leavers with preparatory knowledge and skills to apply for an apprenticeship or other entry level employment in the electrotechnology industry.

Accreditation period

1 July 2019 to 31 December 2024

Course documentation Version 2

Course purpose

This pre-vocational course is primarily for school leavers and other new entrants wishing to prepare themselves to gain a traineeship, apprenticeship or other employment in the electrotechnology industry.

The course provides an overview of the industry, employment opportunities and the training pathways available.

It includes training in the basic fundamentals of:

• electrical
• telecommunication
• refrigeration
• air conditioning systems.

There is workshop experience in:

• fabrication and assembly techniques
• wiring
• cabling
• basic installation skills
• use of test equipment.

Workplace safety and first aid training are also included.

Version 2 includes an updated course structure to reflect the current first aid unit HLTAID011 Provide first aid, which replaces the non-equivalent unit HLTAID003 Provide first aid.

Accreditation period

1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026

Course documentation

Course purpose

This is a pre-vocational course designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills in the application of technologies to manufacture a range of goods and/or provide services.

The course provides preparatory training for school leavers and others seeking an apprenticeship in the electrotechnology field or employment as a technical support person.

This course replaces 22527VIC Certificate II in Integrated Technologies (Pre-vocational).

Accreditation period

01 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate II in Engineering Studies is a pre-employment course designed to prepare participants for entry-level employment such as an apprenticeship in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries.

Accreditation period

1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024

Course documentation

Course purpose

The purpose of this course to provide learners with knowledge and skills in a range of technologies in particular, the blending of these technologies into new and innovative applications and to service and maintain these applications.

The primary target group for this course are school leavers who want to gain employment in a technical role in a range of industry areas.

The course also provides a pathway for tradespeople in the electrotechnology or engineering industries, to upskill to a leading tradesperson, technician or technical officer role.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician-level course. It provides participants with the knowledge and a range of technical skills to enable them to seek employment as cyber security technicians in a range of organisations and government bodies.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22653VIC Certificate IV in Electrical Inspection equips licensed electrical tradespersons and electrical engineers with the knowledge and skills to undertake the assessment requirements administered by the Victoria’s electrical regulator, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), for licensed electrical inspectors in Class G (General).

This course does not address the regulators assessment requirements for:

• Class H (Hazardous Areas) licence
• Class V (High Voltage Installation) licence
• Class M (Medical Installations) licence
• Class RE (Renewables) licence.

Accreditation period

1 July 2018 to 31 December 2024

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology are designed to qualify graduates for employment opportunities at paraprofessional level in a range of engineering, manufacturing and related industries roles.

Version 1.2 reflects the extended accreditation period to 31 December 2024

Accreditation period

1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024

Course documentation

Course purpose

The primary purpose of the Diploma of Electrotechnology Project Management is to provide participants with knowledge and skills to manage a variety of electrotechnology projects effectively.

Accreditation period

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Diploma of Railway Signalling Systems provides a pathway for railway signalling technicians to upgrade to railway signalling technical officers, signalling managers and signalling supervisors.

The 22616VIC Diploma of Railway Signalling Systems replaces and is equivalent to the 22458VIC Diploma of Railway Signalling Systems.

Accreditation period

1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to manage and maintain cyber security in an organisation.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake a range of retrofitting activities to reduce energy and water usage. The course does not include building and construction work, or work that is normally completed by a qualified tradesperson.

Accreditation period

1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22587VIC Course in Light Gauge Steel Detailing provides the skills and knowledge required by light gauge steel detailers to use industry standard computer software to create designs for cost effective, structurally sound, technically accurate, light gauge steel building components.

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Circular Economy Practices provides the skills and knowledge required for a variety of work roles in enterprises that seek to utilise goods, components and materials in a manner that promotes reuse and avoids disposal in landfill.

Accreditation period

1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22598VIC Diploma of Theatre Arts describes the skills and knowledge and outcomes required for multi-skilled theatre workers who work as performers and production team members in a variety of smaller performance settings and environments.

These individuals develop concepts in production through to performing for audiences and working with the technical aspects of productions, including sets, lighting, and audio.

They also apply generic business and entrepreneurial skills to support the operations and production of small companies and community theatre, festivals, events, and ceremonies.

Possible job roles include, but are not limited to:

• Independent theatre creator
• Actor
• Corporate entertainer
• Event/ceremony worker
• Festival worker

Accreditation period

1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Diploma of Product Design describes the skills and knowledge to design and develop products and product ranges from client briefs in order to produce a product model, prototype or proof of concept of the design.

Accreditation period

1 January 2020 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

22539VIC Course in Introductory Shearing provides prospective students, including school leavers considering a career in shearing with the knowledge and skills about the shearing industry.

As well as introducing basic shearing skills, the course provides a focus on working conditions, financial literacy, drug awareness and animal welfare and ethics.

Accreditation period

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in Equine Studies is a vocational qualification that provides the skills and knowledge required for a range of roles in the equine industry such as a stablehand, stud worker, volunteer or equine industry participant and provides a pathway into further study in a range of general or specialist related qualifications in equine allied health, breeding, sport and racing.

Accreditation period

1 May 2024 to 30 April 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

This qualification provides the technical skills and knowledge for job roles in applied plant science within the horticulture industry. This course also provides a potential pathway into tertiary studies in horticulture or related fields. Job roles may include curator of gardens, lead horticulturalist, horticultural technical officer and horticultural research assistant.

Accreditation period

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

Accreditation period

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

Accreditation period

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

Accreditation period

1 November 2023 to 31 October 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Transport and Logistics Employment Pathway provides a range of outcomes for entry-level positions in transport/logistics-related organisations such as freight delivery companies and warehouses.

Accreditation period

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Version 1.1 includes updated copyright owner details and corrections to typographical errors. There are no changes to course content or outcomes.

The Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy is intended to support the development of initial literacy and numeracy skills for learners with intellectual disabilities.

It supports learners with cognitive disabilities or impairments to develop initial skills in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy.

These skills facilitate the learner’s ability and confidence to participate in the community.

Accreditation period

1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029

Course documentation

Course Purpose

The Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway supports participants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in and manage the initial Victoria Police recruitment process and the transition to the Victoria Police Academy as either a Police Officer, a Protective Services Officer (PSO) or a Police Custody Officer (PCO).

Completion of this Course does not result in acceptance to the Victoria Police Academy, as there are additional requirements that are determined and assessed by Victoria Police.

Accreditation period

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation for version 1.5 May 2023

Course guide

This guide is intended to support implementation of the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA). The guide is intended for both experienced and new users of the curriculum and provides information on the changes made to the curriculum during its most recent reaccreditation in 2018.

Course purpose

The Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) address the education and training needs of adults who need to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education skills to access further study, employment or to participate in the community.

Version 1.5 reflects the extended accreditation period to 30 June 2025.

Contact

Service Industries Curriculum Maintenance Manager
Victoria University
PO Box 14428
Melbourne, VIC 8001
Email: sicmm.generalstudies@vu.edu.au
Phone: 03 9919 5300/ 5302

Accreditation period

1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024

Course documentation – Version 1.1

Course purpose

This course has been designed to support learners to develop skills and knowledge to re-engage with learning and to improve their employability and work readiness skills.

Learners who have become disengaged from learning require a course that supports them to explore work options and/or potential pathways.

Version 1.1 replaces the superseded unit HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation with the current unit HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Accreditation period

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029

Course documentation – Version 1.0

Course purpose

This course has been designed to support learners to develop skills and knowledge to explore options for alternative study and vocational opportunities and to improve their employability and work readiness skills. It supports learners to explore work options and/or potential pathways by:

• preparing for initial work and/or further learning by exploring work preparation options and pathways
• developing and documenting an action plan for career planning
• identifying strategies to enhance personal effectiveness to support employment or further learning

accessing and using information about selected industries and the skills they require.

Accreditation period

1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

Version 1.1 includes updated copyright owner details and corrections to typographical errors. There are no changes to course content or outcomes.

Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy is intended to support the development of simple literacy and numeracy skills for learners with intellectual disabilities.

It supports learners with cognitive disabilities or impairments to develop simple skills in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy. These skills facilitate the learner’s ability and confidence to participate in the community.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate I in Work Education supports post compulsory school age learners with permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training.

It supports learners to improve their employability and work readiness.

In exceptional circumstances compulsory school age learners with evidence of permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disability may be enrolled in the qualification.

Accreditation period

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate I in Transition Education supports post compulsory school aged learners with a permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disability to become active participants in the community.

The course assists learners to develop life skills and supports self-development so that they can explore suitable future options such as employment, further study or community participation.

In exceptional circumstances compulsory school age learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disability may be enrolled in the qualification.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22604VIC Certificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways enables learners to explore their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and community and develop or strengthen personal connections. It also enables learners to develop language, literacy and numeracy skills and personal confidence to engage more broadly with society.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate II in Work Education supports post compulsory school aged learners with a permanent cognitive impairment/intellectual disability to develop employment ready skills, knowledge and behaviours.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22605VIC Certificate II in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways enables the development of personal connections with community and provides the opportunity to develop vocational skills to pathway into further training or employment.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The 22606VIC Certificate III Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways enables the development of leadership skills to participate more fully in community activities and develop vocational and study skills to pathway into further training, study or employment.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in Science is primarily a preparatory qualification which introduces key science concepts and enables access to vocational courses in STEM-related areas.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

Certificate IV in Science consolidates and extends science concepts in a range of science disciplines including chemistry, biology, physics, ecology and genetics. It enables access to higher-level VET courses or associate degrees or higher education degrees in STEM-related areas.

Accreditation period

1 July 2021 to 30 June 2026

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation provides an alternative pathway for those returning to study by supporting the development of academic and study skills to access higher level qualifications both in the VET sector and in Higher Education across a range of disciplines.

The term 'Tertiary Studies' as used within the context of this course refers to both higher education undergraduate study and higher level vocational (VET) courses of study.

Accreditation period

1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027

Course documentation

Course purpose

This course supports successful transition into an undergraduate initial teacher education qualification for those from diverse backgrounds and life stages who wish to pursue a career in early childhood/primary or secondary school teaching without compromising the rigour of their preparation as teachers. The course also provides potential pathways into education support courses.

Completion of this qualification will not result in registration as a teacher.

Accreditation period

1 April 2024 to 30 March 2029

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Diploma of Hydrothermal Wellness provides the skills and knowledge to curate personalised guest experiences and coordinate the provision of bathing and wellness experiences.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in Initial EAL supports pre-literate students to develop an identity as a learner and establish learning routines. It supports the development of basic decoding and encoding skills and handwriting skills such as copying and hand-eye coordination.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Course in EAL develops initial level English speaking, listening, reading and writing, numeracy and learning skills in highly familiar contexts prior to accessing further English language education and possible employment.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate I in EAL (Access) develops basic English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal, social and settlement needs including numeracy skills and knowledge.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate II in EAL (Access) develops simple English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to develop relevant knowledge and skills for simple everyday communications, transactions and community participation.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in EAL (Access) consolidates the development of straightforward English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that learners can access a range of further study and vocational education options which may require some specialisation.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate IV in EAL (Access) develops complex English language speaking and listening, reading and writing skills to access a range of community options such as potential leadership roles.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate II in EAL (Employment) develops simple English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and knowledge in the context of preparation for employment in the Australian workplace.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in EAL (Employment) consolidates the development of straightforward English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to participate in the Australian workplace and become familiar with Australian workplace culture.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate IV in EAL (Employment/Professional) develops complex English speaking and listening, reading and writing skills to gain skilled jobs or employment in specialised fields.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) develops straightforward English speaking and listening, reading, writing and study skills to access further study pathways and participate in a range of Australian further study contexts.

Accreditation period

1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028

Course documentation

Course purpose

The Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) develops complex English speaking and listening, reading and writing skills and study skills in English prior to accessing a range of further study pathways including higher education or VET. It develops linguistic and research skills and knowledge at a complex level together with knowledge of the Australian education system.