This group of courses are designed to provide support and assistance to specialist groups. Some can give you a pathway into further training – for example; if you want to do an apprenticeship but need to improve your language or literacy skills or grow your confidence in using computers; or a pathway into employment if you have been out of the workforce for a while and need to refresh your employability skills and catch up with the world of work.
There's also a range of English and language studies courses cater to and those who come from non-English backgrounds and want to learn to understand, speak, read and write English, or those who would like to improve their language and/or literacy skills. For people who did not gain a qualification at high school, never had the opportunity to finish year 12, or feel they left school too long ago, there's the Certificate in General Education courses.
As well as the qualifications listed here, other learning support programs are also available for eligible students – more information on these learning support programs is available here.
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The list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
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The list of courses displayed for a selected industry category is intended to assist individuals learn more about occupation and training pathways, and may not represent all possible pathways for an industry. For further assistance on occupation and training pathways please contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
Please note
The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
National ID : 22488VIC | State ID : BEI23
Build your confidence to get that job!
This course focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and knowledge in the context of the Australian workplace.
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
National ID : 22473VIC | State ID : BEH66
Take your first steps to a brighter future!
This course provides you with the skills to enter further study and employment. It will help build your confidence and skills in reading, writing and numeracy (maths) in a variety of areas to meet your personal needs and help you be more active in the community, workplace and further education and training.
Certificate II in Leadership
National ID : 52879WA | State ID : BGR10
Leadership looks good on you! Boost your skills with this course!
The Certificate II in Leadership is designed to further develop and enhance your existing leadership skills.
Certificate II in Spoken and Written English
National ID : 10728NAT | State ID : BEI00
Be more confident with your English language skills!
This course is a post-beginner or follow on course for people who have had some formal or informal exposure to English and who already possess a foundation level of English language skills and numeracy but would like to develop those skills further.
Certificate III in Applied Language (Japanese)
National ID : 11074NAT | State ID : AD81
Say "Kon'nichiwa" to your new career!
Continue your Japanese adventure and develop your language skills further. This qualification will expand on the language skills gained in Certificate II in Applied Language (Japanese).
Certificate III in Auslan
National ID : PSP30218 | State ID : BDQ8
Gain an understanding of deaf community principles and practices, preparing you for a possible career working with Auslan signers/users and the skills to sign in everyday social and personal contexts.
Certificate III in EAL (Access)
National ID : 22486VIC | State ID : BEI18
Certificate II in EAL (Access) will teach you how to take part in informal conversations, read and write informative advice, understand and respond to written and spoken information, understand the news and use the internet safely. EAL = English as an Additional Language.
Certificate III in EAL (Employment)
National ID : 22489VIC | State ID : BEI21
Do you speak another language at home other than English? Studying Certificate III in EAL (Employment) will give you the English skills ready for gaining employment. Enrolments occur regularly throughout the year. EAL - English as an Additional Language.
Certificate III in General Education for Adults
National ID : 22474VIC | State ID : BEH65
Welcome to your exciting new future!
Give yourself the best opportunity of a successful career by completing this course, and get ready to take the first step into a fantastic future!
Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
National ID : 10729NAT | State ID : BEI04
Grow your English language skills — Boost your confidence!
When you complete the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English you will have intermediate English skills and be ready for employment. Being able to speak and understand English better will boost your confidence!