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.
2024 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, contact YCC for the next start date.
Nationally Recognised Certificate Courses
Become a teacher’s aid
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support – Starts 16th September 2024
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 24th July 2024
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 22nd July 2024.
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 flyerHow 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.
For more information on AMEP click here.
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 eligible jobseekers to improve their language, literacy and numeracy skills for employment or further study. You need to be aged 15 years to Age Pension and a registered as a job seeker, with an employment services provider or with Centrelink as a voluntary job seeker. Contact Centrelink or your employment services provider for a referral. Find out more by visiting the button below.
Participants in the SEE program who are receiving Centrelink benefits may also be eligible for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Supplement.
Eligibility:
In order to receive free training through the SEE program you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
✓ are aged between 15 years and Age Pension age
✓ registered as a job seeker, including as a volunteer job seeker
✓ deemed suitable for training without any barriers that would prevent successful participation
✓ have the right to work in Australia through citizenship, residency or visa status.
SEE can help you get the job-search skills you need to find and apply for jobs by improving your:
✓reading and writing
✓speaking and listening
✓numeracy
✓computer skills
✓confidence
What will participants get from the SEE program?
Job seekers will be able to:
✓ Undertake training in accredited language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) qualifications and/or
✓ Accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) training packages, up to and including a Certificate III qualification.
This means that, in SEE, you can focus on just the language skills you need or improve these skills while you train for a particular job or industry, such as personal care, individual care, community development and more.
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.