Training_Training 2011 2012

A WIDE RANGE OF VOCATIONAL COURSES

As a local training provider, the Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association (AVWA) has been innovating and diversifying training programs to meet Vietnamese learners’ needs. In 2011-2012, we have collaborated with many RTOs to deliver a wide range of vocational courses such as childcare, aged care, cleaning, retail, business, cookery, patisserie, fabrication and automotive trade, English, computer etc... Besides, AVWA also provides courses in various locations such as Footscray, Richmond, Springvale, Broadmeadows, Moonee Ponds, Heidelberg and Melbourne CBD.

AVWA has received funding from Adult, Community and Further Education to deliver pre-accredited courses particularly in basic computer, how to use internet and email targeted at local learners. The pre-accredited program aims to build a solid foundation for people without qualification so that they are able to further study to certificate and diploma levels. For example, a client without childcare background can start with an Introduction to Childcare course and then continues to study Certificate II, III as well as Diploma of Children’s Services. It is a great opportunity for clients without any qualifications to be able to obtain vocational qualifications for a future career.

There are further opportunities in the current year as the Government will subsidise new training courses commencing on 1 July 2012. Under the new arrangements, higher rates are given to foundation and apprenticeship qualifications. The highest subsidy levels are provided to courses where contribution to the economy is assessed as high, and where government subsidy is seen as essential in enabling delivery and participation in training. (Source: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development)

Phuong Ngo, Training Coordinator

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