TAFE Courses

TAFE institutions across Victoria provide a wide range of vocational education opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. These courses can offer skills and training that will assist in the transition in to work, further education and basic skill building.

Below is a list of TAFE courses that are designed for people with an intellectual disability and are beneficial to the development of skills.

There are numerous courses that are offered at a variety of different TAFE institutions around Victoria. For further information about the curriculum and where the course is offered, click on the links for course specific information:

Certificate I in Transition Education

This course aims to provide people with a disability with the skills to access a preferred option such as further education or entry into employment.

Certificate I in Vocational Preparation

This course aims to provide knowledge and skills which will enhance continued education and employment prospects.

Certificate I in Work Education

This course aims to provide vocational preparation for people with a range of special learning needs (including intellectual disability), who wish to gain employment or further vocational training.

Certificate I in Hospitality – Kitchen Operations

This course provides skills for those who want to work in a catering kitchen, including supporting skills and knowledge for fundamental cookery duties. Some providers only offer this course to students over 16 years of age with special learning needs (including intellectual disability).

Certificate I in Live Production – Theatre & Events

This course allows students to develop basic knowledge and skills for the live production, theatre and events industries.

Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy

This course supports adult students at the early literacy and numeracy stages and equips students for everyday living and further study.

Certificate I in Work Preparation - Community Services

This course provides exposure for the student to working in the community services industry. It may also serve as a basis for workplace training for people with a disability seeking employment in open employment or a business service.

Initial General Education for Adults

Certificate I in General Education for Adults – Introductory

Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Certificate III in General Education for Adults

The General Education for Adults courses provide a curriculum of education in the areas of literacy and numeracy, as well as basic education and skills building.

If you are unsure of which DHS region these courses are located, follow the link to a site that lists all Victorian suburbs with their DHS region.
DHS Regions