VET Education
A Vocational Education & Training course is a nationally accredited training course in technical and job related skills, covering a large number of careers and industries such as trades, office or community services work, retail, hospitality and technology.
Foundation Learning Centre offer students a range of VET courses in a variety of industry areas, including Community Services, Early Childhood, Business, Retail, Animal Studies and Salon Assistant. Students are able to select one of these that are run from our centre, to study as part of their VCAL.
Foundation College VCAL students are welcome to select an external VET course operated from another RTO if they are after a specific skill.
Students who wish to undertake a VET course at Foundation Learning Centre as part of their VCAL or VCE will need to contact their home school VET Coordinator to make these arrangements.
ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies (current)
Take the nationally accredited Certificate II in Animal Studies and start your career as an animal attendant in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic. Turn your passion for animals into a career as you gain practical skills and build industry relationships.
Through theoretical and practical coursework, you will learn to:
- Provide care to a range of animals
- Monitor and maintain animal health
- Practice hygiene and infection control
- Respond to expectations of pet owners
- Understand what is required in running a small companion animal business
Completing this course will provide you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level
- The pre-requisite course to undertake a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Strong foundation to continue your studies
| UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / ELECTIVE |
| ACMGAS201 | Work in the animal care industry | C |
| ACMGAS202 | Participate in workplace communications | C |
| ACMGAS203 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | C |
| ACMGAS204 | Feed and water animals | C |
| ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | C |
| ACMWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | C |
| ACMGAS205 | Assist in health care of animals | C |
| ACMGAS206 | Provide basic first aid for animals | C |
| ACMGAS208 | Source information for animal care needs | E |
| ACMGAS209 | Provide information on companion animals, products and services | E |
| ACMSPE304 | Provide basic care of domestic dogs | E |
| ACMSPE305 | Provide basic care of domestic cats | E |
PROGRAM LENGTH
TWO YEAR COURSE – VETDSS
This program is delivered over the course of two academic school years. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
Students completing this course can continue on to ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies, ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology or ACM40412 Certificate VI in Veterinary Nursing, or undertake work within the animal care industry.
Click here to view the ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies flyer for VETDSS >
ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (new)
Take the nationally accredited Certificate II in Animal Studies and start your career as an animal attendant in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic. Turn your passion for animals into a career as you gain practical skills and build industry relationships.
Through theoretical and practical coursework, you will learn to:
- Provide care to a range of animals
- Monitor and maintain animal health
- Practice hygiene and infection control
- Respond to expectations of pet owners
- Understand what is required in running a small companion animal business
Completing this course will provide you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level
- The pre-requisite course to undertake a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Strong foundation to continue your studies
| UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / ELECTIVE | HOURS |
| ACMWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | C | 40 |
| ACMGEN201 | Work in the Animal Care industry | C | 30 |
| ACMGEN203 | Feed and water animals | C | 40 |
| ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | C | 20 |
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills | C | 40 |
| ACMGEN202 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | C | 30 |
| ACMGEN309 | Provide basic animal first aid | E | 40 |
| ACMGEN204 | Assist in health care of animals | C | 40 |
| ACMGEN205 | Source and provide information for animal care needs | E | 40 |
| ACMBEH302 | Provide enrichment for animals | E | 40 |
| ACMSPE320 | Provide general care of mammals | E | 40 |
| ACMSPE321 | Provide general care on non-venomous reptiles | E | 40 |
PROGRAM LENGTH
TWO YEAR COURSE – VETDSS
This program is delivered over the course of two academic school years. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
Students completing this course can continue on to ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies, ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology or ACM40412 Certificate VI in Veterinary Nursing, or undertake work within the animal care industry.
Click here to view the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care flyer for VETDSS >
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills
Prepare yourself for the workplace with this comprehensive business fundamentals program covering the practical skills, knowledge and software necessary for entry-level business administration roles.
- Cover a range of business topics to build entry level administration skills
- Develop organisation skills to help you be more effective and productive in any workplace
- Build a strong foundation for future business studies
UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / | HOURS |
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills | C | 40 |
| BSBOPS201 | Work effectively in a business environment | C | 30 |
| BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management | C | 20 |
| BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | C | 20 |
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of other | C | 20 |
| BSBPEF201 | Support personal wellbeing in the workplace | E | 50 |
| BSBTEC202 | Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment | E | 20 |
| BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | E | 40 |
| BSBOPS202 | Engage with customers | E | 100 |
| SIRXCEG002 | Assist with customer difficulties | E | 40 |
PROGRAM LENGTH
This program is delivered over the course of an academic school year. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
Students completing this course can continue on to BSB30120 Certificate III in Business or undertake work within a professional business environment.
Click here to view the BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills Flyer for VETDSS >
CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to participate in local government and community organisations that seek to encourage and assist community groups to identify their needs, and plan and develop appropriate services and facilities to meet those needs. You will learn about the community services sector and ethical behavior. You will also develop skills in communication, information provision and processing, administration support, networking and group support.
UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / |
BSBWOR201 | Manage personal stress in the workplace | E |
BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | C |
CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework | E |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | C |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | C |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | C |
BSBINM201 | Process and maintain workplace information | E |
FSKOCM007 | Interact effectively with others at work | E |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | C |
PROGRAM LENGTH
This program is delivered over the course of an academic school year. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
Upon completing this course, students can continue on to CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, or seek employment within the community services sector.
Click here to view the CHC220115 Certificate II in Community Services flyer for VETDSS >
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Note: This course runs over 2 years.
Take your first steps into the world of early childhood and a childcare support worker with the nationally accredited Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You will learn to provide safe, nurturing, meaningful and inclusive education and care for children in a fun and playful setting.
Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn to:
- Care for babies and children to ensure their health and safety
- Promote good nutrition and positive meal experiences
- Use an approved learning framework
- Support holistic developments through play and learning
- Identify and respond to children at risk
- Perform emergency first aid
- Promote cultural competence
Completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care will equip your with:
- A nationally recognised qualification that meets the legal requirements to work as an Early Childhood Educator
- A First Aid certificate
- A study pathway to advance your career
UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander cultural safety | C |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | C |
CHCECE002 | Ensure health and safety of children | C |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | C |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | C |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddler | C |
CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | E |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | C |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | C |
CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | C |
CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | C |
CHCECE012 | Support children to connect with their world | E |
CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice | C |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | C |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | C |
HLTAID004 | Provide and emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | C |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | C |
BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | E |
PROGRAM LENGTH
TWO YEAR COURSE
This program is delivered over the course of two academic school years. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
On completion of this course students can opt to go on to study a Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care, or seek employment within the childcare industry such as childcare assistants, private nanny, kindergarten assistant and family day care assistant.
Click here to view the CHC30113 Certificate III in ECEC flyer for VETDSS >
SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
Getting your start in the Hospitality industry is made simple with this introductory Hospitality certificate course. This certificate level qualification provides detailed training in a range of operational skills including basic customer service and food and beverage service.
You’ll learn what it takes to work in hospitality businesses from restaurants to hotels, motels, catering operations and cafes.
| UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / ELECTIVE |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | C |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry | C |
| SITHIND003 | Use hospitality skills effectively | C |
| SITXCCS003 | Interact with customers | C |
| SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | C |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | C |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | E |
| BSBCMM201 | Communicate in the workplace | E |
| SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee | E |
| BSBITU201 | Produce simple word processed documents | E |
| SITHFAB007 | Serve food and beverage | E |
| SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer | E |
PROGRAM LENGTH
This program is delivered over the course of an academic school year. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face.
PATHWAYS
Students completing this course can continue on to SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality or undertake work within the hospitality industry.
SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services
When was the last time you had great customer service? The Certificate II in Retail Services will show you how to create memorable experiences for your customers.
Through this nationally recognised course, you will learn how to:
- Engage customers
- Communicate in the workplace and support your team
- Work effectivley in a service environment
- Advise on products and services
The Certificate II in Retail Services is an ideal starting point if you want to work with specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants.
Certificate II in Retail Services can lead to a career as a:
- Retail assistant
- Cashier
- Customer Service Assistant
Food Sales Assistant (Fast Food Outlet)
| UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / ELECTIVE |
| SIRXOSM001 | Identify and review social media and online platforms for organisational use | E |
| SIRRFSA001 | Handle food safely in a retail environment | E |
| SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays | E |
| SIRXCEG001 | Engage the customer | C |
| SIRXCOM001 | Communicate in the workplace to support team and customer outcomes | C |
| SIRXIND001 | Work effectively in a service environment | C |
| SIRXIND003 | Organise personal work requirements | C |
| SIRXIND004 | Plan a career in the retail industry | E |
| SIRXPDK001 | Advise on products and services | C |
| SIRXRSK001 | Identify and respond to security risks | C |
| SIRXSLS002 | Follow point-of-sale procedures | E |
| SIRXWHS002 | Contribute to workplace health and safety | C |
PROGRAM LENGTH
This program is delivered over the course of an academic school year. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
Options for students completing this course include undertaking a SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail, or looking to undertake employment within a retail environment.
Click here to view the SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services flyer for VETDSS >
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Do you want to be a hairdresser? Get started with the Certificate II in Salon Assistant.
A nationally recognised qualification, this entry-level course will prepare you for work and further study. You will develop fundamental salon skills such as shampooing techniques, conducting financial transactions, preparing clients for salon services and drying hair to shape.
Plus, you will be taught by experts, learn the latest industry techniques and gain practical skills on real clients in our purpose-built learning facilities.
Certificate II in Salon Assistant can lead to:
- An apprenticeship in Hairdressing
- Upskilling to the Certificate III in Hairdressing
- Work as a Salon Assistant in the retail or beauty industry
This course is run from our onsite training salon, Foundation Vogue Academy.
UNIT | UNIT NAME | CORE / |
BSBWHS201 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | C |
SHBHBAS201 | Provide shampoo and basin services | C |
SHBHBAS002 | Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation | E |
SHBHCLS001 | Apply hair colour products | E |
SHBHDES002 | Braid hair | E |
SHBHDES001 | Dry hair to shape | C |
SHBHIND001 | Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas | C |
SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | C |
SHBXCCS003 | Greet and prepare clients for salon services | C |
SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal | C |
SHBXIND002 | Communicate as part of a salon team | C |
| SHBXCCS004 | Recommend products and services | E |
PROGRAM LENGTH
This program is delivered over the course of an academic school year. Weekly classes delivered face-to-face with learning activities completed online.
PATHWAYS
Upon completing this course students can move on to complete SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing, or source work as an assistant in a salon environment.
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing is also available through our Foundation Vogue Academy training salon.
Click here to view the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant flyer for VETDSS >
Narre Community Learning Centre, trading as Foundation Vogue Academy.
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