Government Education Portal - Australia

Adult Community Education, Sale (ACES)  

URL:  http://www.aces.asn.au/

Situated in Gippsland, Victoria, ACES runs many Adult & Community Education (ACE) classes, as well as approved Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses in General Education for Adults (CGEA), Adult Literacy & Numeracy, Creative Writing, and in Developing Skills For Re-Entry to the Workforce.

ANU College  

URL:  http://www.anucollege.com.au/

ANU College, situated on the campus of the Australian National University (ANU), offers courses in a range of areas including English language courses, vocational education and diplomas, mathematics bridging courses, information technology and university foundation studies. This site contains information about the College, the courses, registration, information for overseas students and details of other services provided by the college.

BBC Active  

URL:  http://www.bbcactive.com/asiapacific/australia/Home/Home.asp

This website allows you to bring the power of BBC television to your next lecture, seminar, workshop or self-study programme. Every title in the BBC Active range has been broadcast on the BBC and incorporates a full licence to use in education and training. From classic series like The Ascent of Man to the latest Horizon science documentary, a huge range of educational topics are covered. These titles can also be licensed for online learning, festival screenings and exhibitions.

BBC NEWS - Education  

URL:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/default.stm

BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. The Education section of BBC News reports on news and issues regarding education.

Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA)  

URL:  http://www.saalt.com.au/cgea/

The Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) are four accredited certificates which allow adults (15+) who have not completed secondary education to improve their literacy, numeracy and general education skills. The Certificates provide a range of educational opportunities to assist adults to meet personal needs, increase participation in the community, the workplace and further education and training. The four certificates are: Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), Certificate I in General Education for Adults, Certificate II in General Education for Adults, Certificate III in General Education for Adults.

E-learning for mature aged learners  

URL:  http://e-learningindicators.flexiblelearning.net.au/...port07.pdf

This research is part of the 2007 E-learning benchmark project.The analysis in this report contrasts the attitudes to e-learning and e-learning experiences of VET students over the age of forty-five. Analysis of the VET student survey is based on 1,121 responses from public, private, industry, enterprise and community-based RTOs in all states and territories. Issues covered are: training delivery, ICT skills and computer use, employment opportunities and outcomes, flexible training, and use of e-business services.

i-GAIN Quality Learning Inc  

URL:  http://www.igain.vic.edu.au/

i-GAIN Quality Learning Inc provides learning and development courses to the people of Gippsland and beyond. In addition to their advertised courses, i-GAIN develops and delivers customised training for corporate clients. They are based in Morwell, Victoria, Australia but also operate from other Gippsland based sites. i-GAIN programs include: Computer Training (Beginners to Advanced); Adult Literacy & Basic Education; Workplace Skills; Accredited Training (Recognised Australia wide); Recreational Activities; Craft & Hobby Courses; Language Classes; and Literacy and Numeracy. In addition, they provide specialist training for people with intellectual disabilities.

Learn 2 Learn  

URL:  http://www.saalt.com.au/l2l/

This interactive online course is designed to help people develop skills to reach their goals for study, work and life. There are three units of activities: Getting started; Action plans, small steps and milestones; Building a learning system. The activities are designed to help users identify and articulate what they already know and then enable them to link thei knowledge to learning situations - informally at first and then in formal learning situations. The target audience includes adult learners and second chance learners. A mentor's guide is also provided.

LEARN Information Literacy Initiative (LILI)  

URL:  http://www2.tafe.sa.edu.au/lili/

Produced by the LEARN Network of South Australian TAFE Libraries, LILI aims to provide an online learning opportunity for TAFE students to gain useful skills in locating and using information. The site provides tutorials to assist students in their use of TAFE library catalogues, the internet and electronic databases.

Literacy and Numeracy (TAFE Queensland)  

URL:  http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/courses/literacy_numeracy/index.html

Category:  Literacy and Numeracy 

TAFE Queensland offers a range of language, literacy and numeracy courses at each of their Institutes, at most campuses and many off campus sites. Information and contact numbers are given.