Health, Education and Community Services

About the course

This access, equity and bridging course is specifically designed to provide learners who have a disability or disabilities with foundation skills to seek out further education or training, entry into employment or voluntary work or other adult activities.

The course focuses on personal development and teaches you about basic skills such as personal and community health, keyboard skills and driver permits, see our Transition Education Flyer for more information.

View our brochure to see the career pathways for our access and disability courses.

Where this course can lead you

This course is a perfect bridging qualification for those wanting to gain employment in a basic role. Your Certificate I in Transition Education prepares you for increased employment opportunities.

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's disability qualifications provide the student with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

By the end of the course you will have increased skills in:

• Personal development

• Technology and keyboard

• Recreation and leisure

• Community access

Your Certificate I gives you the skills to gain an entry level role or for further study at Central.

Connected with industry

Some industries where work education students have worked are:

• Retail

• Business

• Mining

• Horticulture

At Central we place an emphasis on quality training, that is why we ensure our lecturers are experienced, innovative and caring. We also ensure industry partners are involved in the development of our courses and curriculum, so the skills obtained are relevant in the workforce. Some of our disability industry partners are:

• People With Disabilities WA

• Disability Services Commission WA

Fee information

The cost of this course is yet to be calculated so are not publishable at this time, however, you will be advised of your exact fees upon enrolment. For an estimate of costs, you may wish to contact our call centre on 1300 300 822.

Paying your fees

You will be  expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.

Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.

Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.

Find out more details about payment options

Course Structure

Getting into this course

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here