Fast Track to Gaining a Qualification
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On 19 September at 11.30 am – 1.30pm, 3pm – 5pm and 6.00 – 8pm Mark from the Goulburn Ovens Skills Store will be at the Violet Town Community House.
He will be there to help members of the community look at there current skills and introduce participants to the concept of recognition of prior learning (RPL).
The RPL process looks at the skills you use on a day to day basis, in your own business, your job and your life, and then acknowledges those skills as you gain a formal qualification.
The Skills Store is a free mobile advice and referral service which provides the opportunity for you to be assessed for prior learning and experience.
The Skills Store uses Competency Navigator (a software program) to assist in identifying your skills and matching them to potential national qualifications. You will be guided through a preliminary assessment process, where you will receive:
- A referral to a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for a formal assessment.
- A $250 grant to assist you with the formal assessment and training process with RTO.
- A skills profile.
- A training plan.
The Goulburn Ovens Skills Store is a partnership between GOTAFE and the Hume Region ACFE Providers.
Bookings must be made at the Community House by the 18 September. Each session is limited to five participants so book early on (03) 5798 1288 or by email.
This is a fantastic way to achieve qualifications and return to further education. If you would like more information contact Annette Walton at the Violet Town Community House.
For details/interview call the Editor on (03) 5798 1858