PREACCREDITED ENGLISH AND EMPLOYMENT COURSES in 2026

Learn Local courses are costed on a standard rate. In 2026 all Learn Local courses carry the same unit cost of $25 concession and $35 non-concession per term ($50 concession/$70 non-concession per semester). Victorian government-subsidised training places are available in our EAL courses according to a number of eligibility criteria. See the course overview page.

Workplace Literacy & Digital Skills

Develop your English and Digital skills for the Australian workplace. Learn to use the internet, email and Microsoft Office suite. This course will help you to build your confidence with using computers whilst learning language of the digital world.

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Days: Tuesdays, 10 February to 14 September
Venue: Our Place Carlton Learning Precinct, 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

Workplace Literacy & Digital Skills

Develop your English and Digital skills for the Australian workplace. Learn to use the internet, email and Microsoft Office suite. This course will help you to build your confidence with using computers whilst learning language of the digital world.

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Days: Mondays, 21 July to 08 December
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Learn to Sew

Learn to sew while developing workplace language skills. You will cover machine sewing, using an overlocker, patternmaking and learning how to make pockets, waistbands and zips.

Time: 10am – 1pm
Days: Wednesdays, 15 July to 9 December 2026
Venue: Our Place Carlton Learning Precinct, 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

Citizenship English

Learn how to become an Australian Citizen and increase your understanding of

  • Australia’s democratic processes
  • rights and responsibilities
  • Australian History.

Includes preparation for taking the Citizenship test online.

Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm
Days: Thursdays, 30 April to 25 June
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Community Services

Join our small, friendly classes and explore employment and training pathways for roles in the community services sector. Learn about the skills you need to work in this industry including communication and workplace writing skills, safe work practices, person-centered care. Includes resume and interview skills

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Days: Thursdays, 23 April to 3 December
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment

This course is about building on your communication skills and confidence and learning about the benefits of volunteering. Topics covered will include volunteering – how and why, how the lived experience of volunteering may lead to work, writing resumes, practice interview skills, managing conflict and consider a range of volunteer options.

Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
Days: Thursdays, 23 July to 3 December
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Life Skills

A course for people with intellectual disability. Develop reading, writing and speaking skills through the theme of community connection. The course includes guest speakers and excursions and is followed by a Community Lunch.

Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Days: Thursdays, Starting 29 January
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Better Reading and Writing Level 1

This course is about building on your confidence with reading and writing with some digital skills. Topics covered will include reading about current affairs and other topics of interest, communication skills and understanding everyday english.

Time: 10am – 1pm
Days: Friday 13 February to 4 December
Venue:20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Computers – Beginners

Develop your computer and mobile phone skills for using the internet, email and Microsoft Office suite. This 20 week course will help you to build your confidence with using computers.

Time: 9.30am-12pm
Days: Wednesdays, 4 February to 9 December
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Computers – Intermediate

Learn to make professional documents and become an expert with using the Microsoft Office suite. Some computer skills are necessary for this 18 week course.

Time: 12.30pm-3pm
Days: Wednesdays, 4 February to 9 December
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North

Healthy Home Cooking

Learn food handling, knife skills and how to cook new recipes. This course will build language skills for working in the hospitality sector. Share your own recipes to learn about nutrition, food preparation and cooking.

Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Days: Mondays, 4 May to 14 September
Venue: Carlton Primary School, 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

Office Administration

Learn to manage an office and calendar organisation, language of emails, business letters, how to invoice and communicate with customers and suppliers, run meetings in person and via zoom.

Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Days: Mondays, 5 October to 10 December
Venue: 20 Princes Street, Carlton North