Course description
The Certificate III Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways continues on from the Certificate II program. Students will learn out on country as well as in the classroom, strengthening their knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture, history and contemporary influence, develop leadership skills in their community and access further study career options. The program enables the development of leadership skills to participate more fully in community activities and develop vocational and study skills to pathway into further training, study or employment. Programs such as Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt provide scaffolded learning for young mob, supporting them to build core skills, confidence and readiness through hands-on, relational and culturally connected learning experiences.
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 5225 0800 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course. Spaces are limited and only completed applications will be considered for an offer. Intakes can be cancelled at any time.
Work placement/industry experience
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Duration & Structure |
Practical placement is a minimum of 50 hours. |
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Location |
Location may include a variety of industries and locations depending on student’s passion, interests and choice, guided by Gordon teachers and placement staff. Examples of placement opportunities could be Early Childhood, Mechanic workshop, Hospitality- café. |
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Organised by |
The Gordon negotiates the practical/industry placements. |
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Additional Information |
*Placement is not paid work and student will not receive payment for undertaking practical placement. |
Entrance requirements
- This course is for young First Peoples so all applicants must be under 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
- Students under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course, unless they have completed Year 12 or an equivalent qualification (AQF Level II or above), in which case a school exemption is not required.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
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| Apply further study skills | VU23258 | 90 |
| Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | BSBWHS211 | 20 |
| Develop leadership skills as a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community | VU23260 | 25 |
| Investigate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participation in government decision-making | VU23261 | 15 |
| Investigate language acquisition | VU23237 | 30 |
| Participate in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander events of significance | VU23233 | 20 |
| Plan for career and learning | VU23259 | 60 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes | VU22419 | 30 |
| Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes | VU22414 | 30 |
| Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques | VU22424 | 50 |
| Organise personal work priorities | BSBPEF301 | 30 |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | CHCDIV002 | 25 |
| Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures | SITTGDE019 | 80 |
| Research study options and plan education pathway | VU23094 | 50 |
| Respond to an advertised job | VU23262 | 20 |
| Use workplace communication strategies | PSPGEN096 | 35 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Portfolio (work samples)
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
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| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.00 | per hour | 475 | AUD $0.00 | AUD $5,062.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $0.00 | per hour | 475
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AUD $0.00 | AUD $5,062.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $0.00 | per hour | 475
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All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.