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 IV in EAL (Employment / Professional)
National ID : 22490VIC | State ID : BEI19
This course is designed for people learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) who want to develop their English language skills and become confident communicating specifically in professional or workplace situations.
Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
National ID : 22492VIC | State ID : BEI20
If you speak another language at home other than English and want to improve your English skills this course is just for you!
Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study
National ID : 10730NAT | State ID : BEI03
Would you like to grow your English language skills?
The Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study develops your English language skills so that you're able to participate in further study, and progress to higher levels of education, work and community participation.
Course in EAL
National ID : 22483VIC | State ID : BEI16
Get ready for a whole new world!
Life can be challenging when you don't feel confident in your English language skills. This course will help you to learn the basic building blocks of English through practical activities in a safe and comfortable learning environment, and boost your confidence with people.
Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory)
National ID : 52768WA | State ID : YT96
Boost your skills and confidence to get that job!
The Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) is a pre-employment program that will build your skills and confidence in communication, numeracy (maths), technology; and also offers you career and personal development. It's perfect for anyone who has been out of work for a while, or needs to build up their employability skills to improve job prospects.
Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory)
National ID : 52876WA | State ID : BGR16
Boost your skills and confidence to get that job!
The Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) is a pre-employment program that will build your skills and confidence in communication, numeracy (maths), technology; and also offers you career and personal development. It's perfect for anyone who has been out of work for a while, or needs to build up their employability skills to improve job prospects.
Course In Initial EAL
National ID : 22482VIC | State ID : BEI25
Build your English language skills, and your confidence!
The recognised Course in Initial English as Another Language (EAL) will help you to gain basic skills in English language and numeracy, and build your confidence.
Course in Initial General Education for Adults
National ID : 22471VIC | State ID : BEH68
Boost your confidence to get into training or employment
If you feel you would like to boost your general skills and knowledge to get into study or employment, this is the perfect course! It's at entry level, and your trainers will take you through the study with patience at a pace you can handle.
Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English
National ID : 10725NAT | State ID : BEH83
Time to build your English language skills!
Want to learn basic English skills? Enrol in the Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English to increase your knowledge and boost your confidence when speaking with others.
Digital Literacy Skill Set
State ID : AE820
Boost your digital skills, for further study or employment!
If you are interested in a career in ICT but have limited digital literacy skills or experience with digital technologies, the Digital Literacy skill set could be a great choice. This course will help to build on the basic digital literacy skills and knowledge that you already have; to give you confidence in using computers, the internet and other digital devices. From here, you could go on to further study to build more skills and knowledge or even seek work experience or an entry level job in an ICT setting.