Foundation Skills
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Build a foundation for your future in work and study
Our friendly staff will work with you and create an individually-tailored program to work towards your employment or further study goals.
Our Foundation Skills courses cover a wide range of English language literacy and numeracy courses, including Adult Literacy and Numeracy, Victorian Certificate of Education and Work Education courses.
Our Adult Literacy and Numeracy courses will help you brush up on the basics, improve your skills and gain confidence in the workforce and wider community. Patient, friendly teachers will work with you to find the way that you learn best.
Our highly regarded Work Education programs offer training in work and life skills to people with a disability, people with autism or people who need support with learning. We are very experienced at teaching students who live with a disability so you can be confident that you will have the support you need.
Foundation Studies News at Melbourne Polytechnic
From Struggles to Success: Samuel's Journey of Transformation
With a dedicated teacher's support, Samuel overcame early struggles and excelled in his General Education for Adults course.
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Amaz-ing Opportunities: How the Work Education program opens doors for students
Melbourne Polytechnic's "Work Placement at Amaze Program" provides Work Education students with meaningful work experience and support, boosting career opportunities and inclusion.
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How Work Education Programs Make a Difference
Melbourne Polytechnic's Work Education programs cover a wide range of foundational skills for self-sufficiency and workforce readiness.
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A sustainable look at the future for Melbourne Polytechnic
We work towards more sustainable practices for a cleaner future for everyone. Read about our experience at 'Repurpose It' in Epping.
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