We offer a range of government-funded, accredited and pre-accredited training programs.
Our vocational education and training programs are delivered with the support of State and Federal Governments and are Centrelink-approved. We deliver these programs in Maribyrnong, Braybrook, Maidstone, Footscray, West Footscray and Yarraville.
YCC is a registered training organisation (TOID 4207) and Learn Local provider.
Government-subsided training is NOW available to all students applying for:
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
CHC30221 Certificate III in School-Based Education Support
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
The ‘upskilling’ requirement no longer applies, if you need to retrain or want to pursue a new career, you can enrol in our government-subsidised training courses. It doesn’t matter if you’ve done a higher level qualification, you will still be eligible.
Contact Melissa Giffard for more information on our vocational education training courses at [email protected] or give her a call at 0450 544 369.
People with disabilities are encouraged to access training with us.
2025 Course and start dates
Pathway courses to further studies
Skills for Work and Study: Community Services
This course will prepare you for working in the community services sector and studying the CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services at Yarraville Community Centre. This program is delivered twice a year, contact YCC for the next start.
Skills for Work and Study: Aged Care
This course will prepare you for working in the aged care sector and studying the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) at Yarraville Community Centre. This program is delivered twice a year, with the next start date May 2025.
Nationally Recognised Certificate Courses
Become a teacher’s aid
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support – Starts 3rd February 2025
This accredited qualification prepares you for roles as a Teacher’s Aid, Education Support Worker, School Support Officer, Literacy Support Worker or Education Assistant in the education services sector. This program is delivered twice a year, contact YCC for the next start date.
Work in aged care
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) – Starts 3rd February 2025
This qualification prepares you for roles as a Personal Care Attendant, Disability Carer, Community Care Worker, In-home Respite Giver, Care Assistant/Worker, Home Care Worker or Aged Care Support worker. This program is delivered twice a year, contact YCC for the next start date.
Work with people with special needs
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support – Starts 5th February 2025
The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Disability will provide you with job ready skills to enter the workforce as a Disability Support Officer/Worker, Residential Care Officer or Disability Employment Coordinator. This program is delivered twice a year, contact YCC for the next start date.
Work with community
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services – Starts February 2025
This course is a great starting point to prepare you for work in the community. You will learn about advocacy, community development, client needs assessment, teamwork, support group activities and administration in the Community Services sector. This program is delivered twice a year, contact YCC for the next start date.
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
AMEP is funded by the Australian Government and provides free English language lessons to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants. If you have been granted a permanent or eligible temporary visa and speak little or no English, you may be eligible for AMEP. In some instances, people between the ages of 15 and 17 may also be eligible.
The AMEP has been improved to increase access for eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants in Australia with no or low levels of English.
AMEP flyerFor more information about the AMEP in your language click here:
How long can I learn in the AMEP?
- Your visa start date will decide the time you have to join and learn English with the AMEP
If you have arrived in Australia on or before 1st October 2020
- You can stay in the AMEP until you reach a vocational level of English. You have no limits for starting and finishing the program.
If you arrived in Australia after 1st October 2020
- You have time limits for registering, starting and finishing the program from your visa start date. Talk to us / contact us to find out more.
Yarraville Community Centre as a Learning for Employment (LfE) subcontractor, provides a range of flexible learning options including full time, part-time and evening classes.
To enquire about being a volunteer AMEP tutor click here to contact us through the Learning for Employment website, or email [email protected]
Nationally Accredited Qualifications
Victorian Training Guarantee
Full time and part time classes are available, contact us on 9687 1560 for further information and to enrol. To check eligibility click on the link below.
Student Eligibility
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
22636VIC Course in Initial EAL
22637VIC Course in EAL
22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)
22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)
22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
22471VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults
22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Vocational Certificates in Community Service, Education Support, Aged Care and Disability
CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
Learn Local
These classes are pre-accredited Learn Local modules that aim to provide opportunities for people to participate in learning for a range of purposes including work, education, volunteering and community engagement. Call us on 9687 1560 for more information.
Learn Local website- Computer classes (I-pads and devices, beginner, beginner plus and intermediate)
- Language and Literacy for Jobseekers
- Life Writing – Literacy (term 2)
Skills for Education and Employment Program
The SEE program provides free training to improve your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills for employment or further study. Learn at your own pace and level and choose training based on your needs and goals.
About Yarraville Community Centre’s SEE program:
- Learn in a supportive adult environment.
- It’s for both speakers of English as a second language and native English speakers.
- You can build confidence, make friends and engage with your community.
- SEE may fulfil a Mutual Obligation you have from Services Australia.
- Work experience can be a part of SEE and you can still look for work while doing SEE.
- SEE can help you create a pathway to work or help you go further in your current job.
- SEE can help you be more confident to do further study.
- SEE can be tailored for a workplace and the people who are already working there.
For further information, please read more about SEE here:
See Fact Sheet
For Employers, Industry Associations and Unions
Yarraville Community Centre’s SEE Program also provides the opportunity for employers, industry associations and unions to participate in the program to improve the skills of employees through workplace-based training.
For employers, this flexible training can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your business and can be delivered directly to your employees in the workplace at a time convenient to you.
For industry associations, this training can be delivered to the employees of your members and tailored to meet industry needs.
For unions, this training can be delivered to your members and tailored to meet their specific needs.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for SEE, you need to be:
✓ An Australian citizen or
✓ A permanent visa holder or
✓ On a provisional or temporary visa with working rights and eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program or
✓ A Pacific Australian Labour Mobility visa holder.
And be:
✓Be aged 15 years and over and left school, and
✓Need help with your reading, writing, maths, English language or digital skills.
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Further information
Student information
Fees and Refunds
Policy – Student fees and refunds
2024 Student fees and charges
2024 Skills First Guidelines About Eligibility
Enrolment
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Students must have a USI to commence any accredited training in Australia. Click here to create your own USI.