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Lifeskills is a great place to continue studying post-school or later in life if you would like to work towards a nationally recognised Qualification. Lifeskills uses a proven learning and assessment model to help students get the best out of their chosen course.

At Lifeskills, you have the opportunity to gain and build on your independent living and employability skills through practical placement, valuable literacy, numeracy and communication skills which can be applied to volunteer opportunities, future employment, and everyday life.

Lifeskills’ Accredited Training is offered face-to-face at La Trobe University in Bundoora and Bendigo. You’ll benefit from comprehensive facilities, including computer labs, lecture theatres, and seminar rooms in a supportive learning environment.

Courses are delivered one unit at a time, with small group sizes and dedicated learning aides to ensure focused training. Students receive assessment booklets and are supported by qualified Trainers/Assessors to complete these.

All Lifeskills Trainers/Assessors are TAE qualified and experienced in working with individuals with disabilities.

Accredited training delivered at Latrobe Lifeskills is nationally recognised.

 

Courses at Latrobe Lifeskills

 

Lifeskills is listed on a State Approved Foundations Skills Provider in the following disability-specific courses:

Certificate 1 in Transition Education (22567VIC)

Certificate 1 in Work Education (22566VIC)

Certificate 1 in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22555VIC)

As Lifeskills only closes for public holidays and a short Christmas break, intake for the course and certificates can occur at several times a year. Don’t wait, get in touch with us today to discuss your study options at Lifeskills!

Skills First Victorian Government program                                                   

Latrobe Lifeskills is a proud Victorian VET Funding Contract holder of Skills First.

Under Skills First, eligible individuals can access government-subsidised training at Lifeskills.

You can check your eligibility here or contact us for further assistance.

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Accredited training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Participants may be eligible for a Skills First funded place, contact Lifeskills to find out more.

Delivery of Training

Training is predominantly delivered in a face-to-face classroom based setting at the Lifeskills Bundoora and/or Bendigo training sites located on campus at La Trobe University.

This mainstream learning environment is accessible via public transport, provides buildings and toilets that are wheelchair accessible and has food and drink amenities available on campus.

Lifeskills supports the learning needs of people with disability by ensuring that training rooms have Wi-Fi access, projectors, computers, whiteboards and smart technologies, air-conditioning, and heating. Lifeskills is able to access breakout areas as required.

Lifeskills also provides a range of practical vocational learning opportunities including excursion trips, horticulture and gardening, a car wash, and tool hire to support learning. These are setup as simulated work environments where the Trainer/Assessors will be supervising at all times.

Entry Requirements & Units

Entry to a Course or Certificate is intended for post compulsory school age participants with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability. Evidence of permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability could include:

  • Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
  • Doctors / specialist reports
  • Attendance at a Specialist School / SDS
  • Integration support at school
  • Integration support at school with modified curriculum

Participants in a course or certificate will have been identified as having a disability/disabilities or special needs that impact on their ability to learn and/or rate of learning. Participants entering the course will, through their Pre-Training Review and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment, have demonstrated the minimum foundation skills based on the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Levels to successfully undertake and complete this course. Participants may be asked to attend for a trial period to ensure the course is suitable for their needs and interests.

Fees:

Contact Lifeskills for more information or refer to our Fees section.

Victorian Training Guarantee (Government Subsidised Training) provided:

Lifeskills encourages individuals with a disability to access government subsidised training

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RTO Schedule of Fees

RTO Schedule of Fees 2024-25

 

LATROBE LIFESKILLS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING QUALITY INDICATORS

Latrobe Lifeskills 20791 – VETQI 2023

Policy and Procedures on feedback, grievances and complaints

RTO – Grievance, Complaints and Appeals

P&P Complaints

Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority RTO audit documentation

VRQA RTO Audit 2019

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Latrobe Lifeskills acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Contact Us

Latrobe Lifeskills Head Office
1A Union Drive, La Trobe University,
Bundoora VIC 3083

Latrobe Lifeskills Bendigo
Edwards Road, La Trobe University
Flora Hill VIC 3552
Phone: (03) 94791474
Email: [email protected]

ABN: 49081868386
TOID: 20791

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