About Westgate Community Initiatives Group

Have you recently started working or intending to start a rewarding career in the childcare services industry and wanting to get suitably qualified? 

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) covers the basics of childhood development and caring for children. You will gain the skills and expertise to provide quality education in an early childhood setting, helping educators to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment for children. The qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework.

Students facing barriers to education and employment are encouraged to apply; including people with disabilities, women and mature aged students.

Are you currently working as an educator in the regulated children’s education and services sector and keen to build on your skills?

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.

Students facing barriers to education and employment are encouraged to apply; including people with disabilities, women and mature aged students.

Are you keen to develop your literacy skills and engage with traditional and digital text types, while learning how to apply your numeracy skills to different contexts? 

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) (22476VIC) course will allow you to develop your literacy skills by learning to create and engage with simple, familiar and predictable paper and web-based text types. You will also gain numeracy skills and learn how to apply your mathematical knowledge to everyday situations.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing) (CHC33021) course provides the skills and training necessary to fulfill a care role in aged, disability and other person-centred support settings. The units of study provide students with foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged, disability and home and community care industry. Students learn to work with individuals to support their independence and wellbeing, in their homes or in community settings. This stream specialises in disability, equipping students with additional key skills specific to caring for people in a variety of settings. Upon completion of placement, support to find employment in your field can be provided.

Are you from a non-English background who wants to improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening?

Certificate I in English as an Additional Language (EAL) (22638VIC) is an entry-level* course for beginners who wish to learn English. This course is ideal if you are from a non-English speaking background, who would like to improve their English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course will help you to develop employment and living skills, knowledge of Australian society and strategies for successful transition into work or further study in Australia.

Have you completed Certificate I in English as an Additional Language and keen to further improve your English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening?

Certificate II in English as an Additional Language (22639VIC) aims to provide you with an opportunity to improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course also develops employment and living skills, knowledge of Australian society and strategies to assist you with a successful transition into work or further study in Australia.

Are keen to develop employment and living skills by gaining insights into Australian society and learning strategies for a successful transition into work or further study?

Certificate III in English as an Additional Language (22640VIC) is designed to provide you with an opportunity to improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course also develops employment and living skills, knowledge of Australian society and strategies to enable you to have a successful transition into work or further study in Australia.

The course is ideal designed for people from non-English speaking backgrounds who have completed Certificate II in English an Additional Language (EAL).

Do you want to build your confidence and re-engage with learning and pathway into AQF qualifications?