Certificate I in Transition Education

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Applications closed

Overview

Prepare yourself for employment or further study with a Certificate I in Transition Education 22705VIC at Victoria University.

This course is designed for young people with special learning needs. You will gain independence, become active members of the community, and explore future options such as employment, volunteering or further study.

This course will support your special needs, with a range of learning activities to develop valuable learning and social skills. You’ll explore:

independent living
personal development
vocational and employability skills
community involvement
working collaboratively with others
basic literacy and numeracy
use of everyday technology.

We’ll help you find the best option for you after leaving school, whether that’s employment, volunteer work or further study. When you finish this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to take your next step.

: Victoria University is a supportive place to study. We have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.
We also have a range of academic support programs that can help you if you are struggling with your studies.
We can help you with your assignments and assessment tasks, maths, writing skills and English language support, as well as showing you effective ways to study and manage your time and preparation. Our study support programs include:
workshops and study groups
student mentors and peer learning
maths and writing resources.
: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.
We received the highest rating of five stars for cultural diversity by the Good Universities Guide. Our students feel fortunate to learn in a setting that has such a rich representation of cultures.
VU also works to address refugee issues, tackle diversity and social inclusion issues and improve the health and social wellbeing of the region. We are proud of our cultural diversity initiatives and projects with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Fees & scholarships

2026 indicative fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$1,485	$215 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$297	$215 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$22,000	–	–

Fee type – depends on your eligibility for subsidies and concessions; if you are not eligible you will pay the full fee amount
Tuition – the student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
Materials – materials fees for supplies and resources are charged per unit
SSAF – Student Services and Amenities Fees for non-academic costs are charged at $0.33 (Skills First subsidised) or $0.14 (concession) per enrolled hour, up to the maximum per year

Scholarships

Careers

Studying at Victoria University will improve your skills and confidence to help you transition into adult education or work. You'll be ready for entry-level employment (e.g. as a retail assistant), or further study to gain employment.

Studying this course will help you access further certificates in general education, further TAFE studies or other training or work opportunities.