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Carringbush has been delivering high quality English as an Additonal Language programs in Yarra since 1984. Programs include State and Federal Government foundation programs, as well as specialised pre-accredited classes.

Carringbush Adult Education Inc. TOID 3671

Accredited Programs

Carringbush delivers accredited English language classes through:

  • Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) funded by Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs

  • Skills for Education and Employment Program (SEE) funded by Commonwealth Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

  • Skills First Program funded by Victorian Department of Education and Training

English classes range from pre-Certificate I to Certificate III and are delivered from a number of locations around Richmond and Collingwood, as well as delivered partially online using accessible platforms.  

Learners may be eligible to receive further support to participate online. 

2022 Courses

This course was developed to prepare adults learning English as an Additional Language.

It is a new course for pre-literate leaners who have experience disrupted schooling.  These learners need to develop an identity as a learner and establish learning routines. They need to develop basic decoding and encoding skills and handwriting skills, such as copying and hand eye co-ordination.

This course was developed to prepare adults learning English as an Additional Language.

This course is for leaners that have experience disrupted schooling. These learners need to develop initial level basic learning skills prior to accessing further English language education and possible employment.

This course was developed to prepare adults learning English as an Additional Language.

This course focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs. There are electives selected to develop relevant social, settlement and numeracy skills and knowledge.

This course was developed to prepare adults learning English as an Additional Language.

This course focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Electives are selected to develop relevant knowledge and skill for everyday communication and community participation. Enables participants to engage in further education or employment.

This course was developed to prepare adults learning English as an Additional Language.

This course focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Electives are selected to develop relevant knowledge and skill for everyday communication and community participation. Enables participants to engage in further education or employment.

For more information about these programs please call 03 9421 2392.

Pre-Accredited Programs

Carringbush delivers a number of pre-accredited Learn Local programs which develop students’ employability skills and enhance their understanding of pathways to employment in Australia.

2022 courses:
  • Digital Essentials: Introductory
  • Digital Essentials: Level 1
  • Digital Essentials: Level 2
  • Skills for micro-business entrepreneurship (in collaboration with Two Square Pegs and Sisterworks)
  • Financial Literacy for Pathways
  • Pathways for Mothers
  • Employability Skills
  • Digital Skills for Pathways
  • Emergent Literacy (for speakers who have beginning literacy in their home language)
  • Intensive Literacy (a one-to-one mentoring program)
  • Let’s Speak!
  • Skills for Work and Study: Health and Community Services

For more information about these programs please call 03 9421 2392.