Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Courses

Holmesglen requires applicants who undertake this program to have the digital literacy to:
turn on a computer
connect to the internet
use a mouse, keyboard, headset with microphone or speakers and webcam
open and close a software application
conduct a search in a web browser
send and receive emails
save a file, and locate a saved file
download and install a software application
use webinar software to participate in remote learning

Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to a PC or laptop with the following minimum specifications:
Quad-Core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 200GB of storage, 2 GHz or faster processor
Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)
Windows 10 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
Windows server 2019 - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset/earphones with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
Packet Tracer - free to download
NETLab - free, accessed via web Holmesglen url
NetAcad - free, accessed through Cisco learning academy
VMware Workstation Pro - available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
Kali Linux - free to download
LinkedIn Learning - free access via Holmesglen url
Microsoft Office Suite - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Visual Studio Code - free to download
Storage - free via Holmesglen OneDrive or student can access free storage offered by Google drive or Dropbox. Alternatively, a student can purchase an external SSD hard disk with minimum of 250GB (prices vary)
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser

Prior to enrollment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs. Learners' digital and computer skills are confirmed during the interview.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

There are no prerequisite units. Learners do not have to be employed already or have any particular employment skills.

Entry into the skill set for Australian Government SLPET program (Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training) will be determined according to a participant's
* current English language skills (an initial assessment is conducted)
* learning and pathway needs including employability skills, digital and other literacies and further educational and vocational training needs.

Learners need to be over 18 years old
Be eligible for the AMEP

Applicants must be aged at least 18 at course commencement and are required to
- commit to 200 hours of mandatory fieldwork placement during their course.
- commute up to 2 hours each way to their placement location.
Before you can start your practical placement, you will be required to:
- provide a clear National Criminal History (Police) Check
- provide a Working with Children Check
- You may be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Holmesglen requires learners to have basic prior knowledge in:
HTML
CSS
Photoshop or Illustrator or Figma
JavaScript
or
attainment of the ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies or ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development).

Students intending to learn remotely will require access to a Mac/computer or laptop with the following minimum specifications: Quad-Core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 4GHz processor or faster and 200GB of Storage
PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset/earphones with microphone
Webcam (optional but preferred)
Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)

Applications:
Microsoft Word - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Adobe Photoshop - student to purchase or free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
Adobe Illustrator - student to purchase or free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
Visual Studio Code - free to download
Figma - free to download
GitHub - free to download
MongoDB - free to download
Docker - free to download
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser, free to download
Onedrive or Google drive/Dropbox account for storage - free to use

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Your digital and computer skills will be confirmed during the assessment and interview.

As this is an apprenticeship delivery, Prior to enrolment or commencement of training the student will be required to have an Epsilon registration and signed
contract with an employer and a signed training plan with Holmesglen.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Applicants must have been working in horticulture for at least two years, or have previously gained Certificate II in Horticulture. They are required to be mobile, with adequate fine motor skills in order to complete some of the assessments.

Learners will require a minimum of 2 years working within the horticulture industry or have previously gained a Certificate II in Horticulture or equivalent.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 at the course commencement.
Applicants must be comfortable to learn in an online environment.
There is a potential that organisations will expect that employment would be subject to providing a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Entry into this skill set requires the following:

- Applicants hold the HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance qualification or
- Applicants have completed or are concurrently enrolled in the HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance 12 unit Partial Qualification delivered at Holmesglen

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training students will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment (BKSB test) and a pre-training interview.

Prior to undertaking clinical placement, students will need to provide their health and immunisation status, complete a National Police Records Check annually and hold a valid Working with Children Check for employees. In order for this to occur, students must be at 18 years of age at the time of document preparation.

Throughout the course, it is highly recommended for learners to have access to a device, such as a computer, laptop, or iPad, along with a headset. This will enhance their participation in class activities and facilitate engagement in blended online learning.

VCE or equivalent, or
mature age (at least 18 years of age)
obtain a volunteer Working with Children Check

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

Students must be 18 years of age at course commencement and are required to produce a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement of the course.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants will need to be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check, a National Police Check, and you may be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to course commencement.