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Construction, health and more

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Friendly and just around the corner

There are so many different pre-accredited programs and courses on offer in a wide variety of industries and sectors at a Learn Local provider near you, including construction, health and wellbeing, fitness, gardening and so much more.

Hundreds of Learn Local providers are located across Victoria providing quality education and training to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Studying at a Learn Local provider offers the convenience of education and training just around the corner. You will also get the confidence and skills that you need and which can lead to more study or training, a job – or both.

Learn Local providers are all about letting you decide what, where and how you want to learn.

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Job and study skills

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Getting started

Learn Local providers can help you develop the skills you need to start a new course, complete some further training or get a job.

If you are looking for a job, a Learn Local provider in your community can help. For example, you may need to learn how to search for a job; write a resume; complete forms or improve your communication or team skills.

If you want to start a course or do further training, a Learn Local provider can help you with study skills in areas such as time management, essay writing or creating a study plan.

Improving your job and study skills is all about helping you succeed in your chosen pathway.

Learn Local tutors can work with you on a one-to-one basis or in a small group. There are a wide range of pre-accredited training programs available in this learning area.

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Community services

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Caring for your community

Looking for work in aged care, disability care, home and community care or childcare? Learn Local provider offer quality courses in community services.

Jobs in community services are both rewarding and often in demand. Examples include childcare assistant, family day carer, support worker or personal care attendant. The community services sector is all about helping individuals, families and communities in need and improving their quality of life.

You can choose from a wide range of pre-accredited courses depending on your area of interest and what you want to gain from the course.

Pre-accredited community services programs are a great way to get an introduction to a particular area of community services such as childcare or aged care.  This way you can test out whether this area is one in which you would like to undertake more study or get a qualification in order to get a job.

Some Learn Local community services courses include work experience with a relevant organisation.

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Hospitality and retail

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Working with people

A pre-accredited program or course at a Learn Local provider can give you the skills and knowledge you need to enter the hospitality industry or retail sector.

There are many different career opportunities available in hospitality and retail. You could become a porter, barista, waiter or housekeeping attendant. You may wish to work in a retail business, shop, café, bar or hotel.

Pre-accredited hospitality and retail courses are a great way to get an introduction to a particular area of interest such as food service and handling, workplace health and safety or customer service.  This way you can test out whether this area is one in which you would like to undertake more study or get a qualification in order to get a job.

Learn Local providers offer flexible courses that meet your individual needs.

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English

Need help with your English?

You can improve your spoken and written English by enrolling in an English language class at a Learn Local provider in your community.

These classes are designed to help everyone improve their English, including newly arrived migrants and refugees settling into Australia. They also offer adults the English language skills they need to live and work in the community; get or keep a job (paid or voluntary); gain entry into further study or complete a qualification.

Improving your English language skills can also help you to communicate with others in your community and to build your language and life skills.

Learn Local tutors can work with you on a one-to-one basis or in a small group.

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Business

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Learn Local providers offer a wide variety of pre-accredited programs and courses that are designed to help you to develop your business skills.

Pre-accredited business courses are a great way to upgrade basic business, communication and computer skills. You can learn processes such as petty cash, banking and invoicing as well as business administration.

Learn Local providers offer flexible business courses that fit around your life.

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Reading, writing and maths

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Skills for daily life

Do you need help with reading, writing and maths? Learn Local providers provide support in a welcoming environment.

Reading, writing and maths skills can help you to build your confidence; get more involved in your community; access services; get or keep a job (paid or voluntary); enrol in further training or complete a qualification.

Improving these skills can also help you with daily tasks such as completing forms; reading labels on medication; getting a driver’s licence or reading with your children.

Learn Local tutors can work with you on a one-to-one basis or in a small group.

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Computers and online

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Using technology

If you’re interested in computers and technology but not sure where to start, then contact a Learn Local provider in your area to find out about the many computer and online courses they have on offer.

Learn Local tutors can work with you on a one-to-one basis or in a small group. Both pre-accredited training programs and courses are available in this learning area.

There are pre-accredited courses that cover the basics; for example, you might learn how to use a computer, manage documents, send an email or access the Internet. Or you could learn how to use an iPad or a tablet; chat online using Skype or create and share information using social media. There are also more advanced computer courses that will take you to the next level of learning and beyond; for example, you might want to learn how to use graphics software such as Photoshop.

Technology has changed the way we do things in our daily life. It is very important to build your confidence in this area.

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Other services

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There’s a lot on offer at a Learn Local provider.

Did you know that you can enrol in a Year 12 program at some Learn Local providers or complete a vocational education and training (VET) program? These programs are not funded through the Adult, Community and Further Education Board but they definitely complement the Learn Local pre-accredited programs.

If you are thinking about returning to study to finish school or doing a VET course, Learn Local providers can help because they offer flexible learning options that fit around your work and life.

Regardless of your age, education level or experience, some Learn Local providers offer a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program that suits. They also offer the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) program, which is an accredited, work-related alternative to VCE.

Many Learn Local providers are registered training organisations, which means they offer accredited courses that can help you get a job, move into a new career or gain additional skills.

Learn Local tutors can work with you on a one-to-one basis or in a small group.

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