Our foundation studies courses are developed for those who would like to gain employment or go on to further education.
We offer many courses designed to help you improve your English-language, writing, study and numeracy skills. Our courses are aimed at young people, mature-aged students, migrants and refugees, Indigenous Australians and students with special needs.
Foundations at VU provides a path to higher-education courses, and is designed for Australian citizens and permanent residents.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22484VIC
Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22484VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22485VIC
Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22485VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22486VIC
Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22486VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22487VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22487VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate II in EAL (Employment) 22488VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate II in EAL (Employment) 22488VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in EAL (Employment) 22489VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate III in EAL (Employment) 22489VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional) 22490VIC
Campus
St Albans, Werribee, Other
Improve your English-language skills to gain employment with a Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional) 22490VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22491VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22491VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22492VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22492VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22472VIC
Develop literacy and numeracy skills with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22472VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22473VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Online, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Further develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22473VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in General Education for Adults 22474VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Further develop your skills in literacy, numeracy and communications to critically analyse complex texts and perform a range of numeracy tasks with the Certificate III in General Education for Adults 22474VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) 22476VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Gain important foundation skills in literacy and numeracy with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22476VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22582VIC
Campus
Footscray Park
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to successfully transition into tertiary education and training pathways.
Certificate I in Transition Education 22567VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans
This transition education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment and further vocational education.
Certificate II in Work Education 22481VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
This work education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment or vocational education.
Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans
This work education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment or vocational education.
Short courses
Course in EAL 22483VIC
Duration
.5 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Develop basic English skills including speaking and handwriting, with a Course in English as an Additional Language (EAL) 22483VIC at VU Polytechnic.
Foundations at VU JYAC
Study the fully-funded Foundations at Victoria University, to reach your goal of studying a higher education undergraduate or diploma course.
Duration
13 weeks
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
Course in Initial EAL 22482VIC
Duration
.5 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Start learning the basics of English, with VU Polytechnic’s Course in Initial EAL 22482VIC.
Can't find your course?
Studying foundation studies at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 3% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our courses are designed to help you develop and transition into:
- further education and training
- employment
- vocational courses.
Colleges & schools
Our foundation studies courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
