Vocational
Vocational Course Information
Wingate Avenue is a not-for-profit community organisations.
We are registered and funded by the Victorian Government, via the Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, to deliver pre-accredited training and programs.
Wingate Avenue offers free courses to help you find work, as well as short English language classes which can be found below.
Barista Basics
Our popular barista basics course is back. This short one-day taste tester course will give you the skills required to apply for work in a café. You will learn about the history of coffee, hygiene, OH&S and how to use a commercial coffee machine while making a variety of hot drinks from a menu.
Details:
Thursday 23 and 30 July
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Price: Free
Courses to Help You Find Work
or Volunteer
Commercial Cleaning
Unsure about how to make the most of all of the features on your phone or tablet? This short 16-week course will help you maximize the potential of your device with a focus on gaining the confidence to use practical apps for work, learning and daily life, and enhance privacy and security settings.
Details:
Tuesday 21 July – 1 December
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Price: Free
Cooking Skills
Our favourite cooking course is back by popular demand!
In this 16-week course you will learn recipes from a wide variety of cuisines to give you inspiration and confidence in the kitchen. Meet others while having fun cooking. You’ll be amazed at what you can cook on a budget!
Details:
Wednesday 22 July – 18 November
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Price: Free
Employable Me
Want to figure out what kind of work or study might suit you?
Employable Me is a supportive, practical course that helps you discover your strengths, interests and skills, and how they connect to real job and study options.
Details:
Friday 9 October – 11 December
Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm
Price: Free
Office Skills
This short course builds confidence in essential office tools and practices for today’s workplace. Assuming basic computer familiarity. It introduces PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, invoicing and meeting skills, while boosting employability through real-world administration insights.
Details:
Thursday 23 July – 17 September
Time: 9:30am– 1:00pm
Price: Free
Australian Citizenship Class
This free course will help you understand the language in ‘Our Common Bond’, Australian history, democratic processes, and the rights and responsibilities that are required to be an Australian citizen.
It will also help you prepare for taking the Australian Citizenship test online. Learners are provided with materials in written, digital and alternative formats to promote inclusive learning practices.
Details:
Friday 24 July – 11 December
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Price: Free
Short English Language Courses
Let’s Learn English (P - L1)
This course will help you introduce you to speaking English and help you to gain confidence and self-esteem to communicate in the community and workplace. Join at any time.
Details:
Thursday 23 July – 17 September
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Price: Free
Spelling and Grammar Skills
This English reading and writing course aims to give you a better understanding and use of the English language in order to improve your reading, writing and speaking skills. You will gain added confidence to engage in the community as well as being able to engage in further studies. Join at any time.
Details:
Monday 20 July – 7 December
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Price: Free
English for Computers
This English reading and writing course aims to give you a better understanding and use of the English language in order to improve your reading, writing and speaking skills. You will gain added confidence to engage in the community as well as further study in the workplace. Join at any time.
Details:
Monday 22 July – 9 December
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Price: Free
