Community Learning Foundation Skills

Our Community Learning courses teach foundation skills to adults preparing for study or work. This includes building skills in:

    • Listening and language
    • Reading, writing and numeracy
    • Small business
    • Industry specific

Each term various courses are held throughout South Australia at Community Centres or local spaces.

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You can access these courses for free if you are...

  • a South Australian resident, or hold a valid work or study visa, and;
  • 18 years or older, and;
  • not enrolled at school or in a Flexible Learning Options program
  • preparing for work or study.

These courses are fully funded by the Department for Education, South Australia.

Build Your Skills

Digital Skills for Work and Study

Workplaces and places of study require us to have a working knowledge of computer programs and internet-based technologies. This course will help you to build the digital skills you need to confidently pursue and engage in work and study.
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Kickstart Your Employment

Identify the skills employers are looking for that you already have, expand your job seeking methods, improve your ability to answer interview questions, write a winning cover letter, and create a resume that will get you the job.

This course will help you develop the tools you need to seek and secure employment.

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Language Skills for Work

Improving your English language skills will build your confidence in everyday life and prepare you for work and study.

This practical course will help you to identify your employment goals, increase your chances of finding the job you want, and set yourself up for success in an Australian work environment.
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Confidence for Work

One of the most important steps in preparing for employment is learning how to improve and maintain our wellbeing and resilience. This course will help you to understand your emotions and needs, and how these influence your interactions with others, and the daily self-care tools you can use to boost your confidence and feel good for work.
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Drive Towards Employment

Gaining your driver’s licence can open up new employment opportunities. This course supports you to understand the road rules so you can successfully pass your learner’s test and increase your employment options.
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Try Something New

Intro to Care and Support

If you’d like to work with people, build your confidence and make a meaningful impact in your work, the aged care and disability support sector is an ideal choice.

This introductory course helps you to identify the skills you already have, as well as the job requirements to work in this industry, and to understand the importance of person-centred care.

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Intro to Small Business

Launching your own small business can create new opportunities and alternative income streams for yourself. This practical, step-by-step course will guide you on how to launch, grow or refresh your small business ideas.
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Intro to Coffee Skills

Thinking about a café job? Or exploring options in the hospitality sector? This introductory course is just what you need to help you get started on the path to being a barista or to pursue further study in the hospitality industry.

Learn about types of coffee, milk, and beans, how to use, clean and maintain coffee equipment, and food safety and hygiene in a café environment, all while you get practical experience making interesting coffees.
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Intro to Horticulture

If you are looking to explore a pathway into gardening, landscaping or horticulture but want to learn some basics to get you started, this course is for you! With our experienced horticulture facilitator, you will learn a range of theory and practical skills to start you on your pathway to further study or employment.
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Intro to Hospitality

If you are looking to explore a pathway into kitchen work, cooking for aged care or disability or looking to kickstart your food service career, this course is for you!

With our experienced hospitality facilitator, you will learn a range of theory and practical skills to start you on your pathway to further study or employment.
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Intro to Woodwork

Thinking about taking up a skilled trade such as in building and construction, cabinet and furniture making, motor trades, or plumbing? This course will give you hands-on experience using the tools of the trades!
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Need help? Not sure which course?

You can CALL 8371 4622 to talk about how we can help you.

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CCSA have partnered with Torrens University Australia and Equals International to offer CCSA members and learners a scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Contact the relevant institution below for more information.

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