Advanced Diploma of Translating (English to Mandarin)

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Advanced Diploma of Translating
(English to Mandarin)

Become Eligible To Sit The Test For The NAATI Provisional Certified Interpreter​

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This program is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Students who successfully graduate from this qualification will be eligible to sit the certification test for the: NAATI Certified interpreter.

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Course outline (Domestic)

Course Code: PSP60816

What can I do with an Advanced Diploma of Translation (English-Mandarin)?

This course is designed for students who are planning to work as a translator (English – Mandarin) typically in the community and business domains in  personal documents, government, legal, health, technology, business, community, education, tourism, finance, consumer affairs, insurance, culture, science and commerce and economics. 

Please note: Candidates studying this program have Mandarin as their strongest language.

The Advanced Diploma of Translating prepares translators to translate texts where there may be significant equivalence problems between source and target text, the subject of the text has its own specific terminology, or there is need to undertake extensive research and translate complex language and concepts. Specific audiences may be found in commerce and marketing, government and international relations – including immigration, both regular and humanitarian – the media, and sectors generally considered to be professional, such as law, health and medicine, technology and science. Assignments may deal with material that requires significant quality assurance processes as the consequences of mistranslation can be far-reaching. 

Advanced Diploma of Translation Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy all requirements as below:

  • Students must demonstrate that they have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the course, plus
  • Successful completion of a Mandarin reading and writing test. Applicant may be interviewed if further information is required.

Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

Material requirement: 

Students are required to bring their own laptop with Microsoft Office 2007 or a later version installed for face to face classes. 

How long does it take to do a Advanced Diploma of Translation
(English-Mandarin)?

Delivery will occur over 52 weeks (including 12 weeks of catch up class, reassessment and course breaks).  

Schedule: 

12 contact hours per week

What languages are in high demand for translators 2023?

  • Spanish. Most people will be able to guess correctly that Spanish is the language in the highest demand for translators. …
  • Mandarin. Mandarin is another language in very high demand, especially in the international business sector. …
  • Any Language

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Observation of students performing a practical interpreting task/s, Role play, Written response.

Can I Study Advanced Diploma of Translation (English-Mandarin) Online?
Yes You Can!

GBCA is currently offering students the option to study Advanced Diploma of Translation (English-Mandarin) Online or on-campus during the pandemic.

Is this Course Government Funded?

Advanced Diploma of Translation course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

For more information about our government-funded courses, please visit The Skills Funding Page

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Unit Code Unit Name 
PSPTIS100 Apply codes and standards to professional judgement 
PSPTIS002 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments 
PSPTIS101 Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments 
PSPTIS066 Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices 
PSPTIS070 Prepare translated transcripts 
PSPTIS071 Translate multimedia source material 
PSPTIS021 Translate and certify non-narrative texts 
CUAWRT401 Edit texts 
PSPTIS060 Analyse text types for translation of special purpose texts (LOTE-English) 
PSPTIS067 Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural context 
PSPTIS064 Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated 
PSPTIS062 Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE 
PSPTIS061 Quality assure translations 

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Bookkeeping Course outline (Domestic)

Course Code: FNS40222

Course Description

This course is part of the Financial Services Training Package and satisfies the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) guidelines. This qualification reflects the job roles of contract bookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

This may include:

  • Establishing and maintaining manual and computerised accounting systems
  • Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office financial statements
  • Developing bookkeeping management systems for organisations
  • General administration.

Under certain conditions, successful students may meet requirements for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.

This qualification is suitable for candidates currently working in bookkeeping roles who are seeking a formal qualification to enhance and confirm their existing knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for this course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:

  • Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or
  • Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or
  • Satisfactory complete year 11.
  • Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

Material requirement:

Students are required to bring their own laptop with Microsoft Office 2007 or a later version installed for face to face classes. Students will be required to work on MYOB throughout the course. MYOB educational version will be provided by GBCA.

Course duration

This course is delivered over a maximum of one year, including public holidays and term break. Fastrack learners may complete the course in a shorter duration.

Schedule: Two (2) sessions per week

Delivery mode

Blended learning between face -to-face and online

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Written Questions, Practical Activities, Role Plays, Case Studies, Project, Assignment, Integrated Practical Activities or Verbal Questioning.

Government Funding

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program. Domestic students may be eligible for subsidised training.

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBTEC302Design and produce spreadsheets
FNSACC321Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC412Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC414Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC418Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC421Prepare financial reports
FNSACC426Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
FNSTPB411Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB412Establish and maintain payroll systems
FNSACC323Perform financial calculations
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development

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Bookkeeping courses are designed to train bookkeepers the activity if classifying business transactions into debit, credit, sales andpurchase. This course develops ones basic understanding of monetary transactions, rules and regulations of accounting thereby providing sufficient knowledge in for making primary documents such as trail balance and ledgers.

The bookkeeping course Melbourne aims to impart ample knowledge to bookkeepers to accurately interpret data, draw logical conclusions out of the data and prepare primary books of accounts. Bookkeepers are usually called upon to complete the primary task of recording financial records, sales and receipts on which the accountants perform the secondary task.

The bookkeeping course form the corner stone of accounting that help to develop and enhance the technical abilities of a bookkeeper. Bookkeeping covers all the tasks of recording, classifying and analyzing data in a systematic way.

Advanced accounting operations are performed on special accounting topics for which separate discussions take place. Advanced accounting includes methods such as simple equity method, home and branch accounting method and other such methods. The advanced accounting enables a person to get learn in details about the smart ways and techniques of accounting.

After learning the advanced accounting, one will be able to distinguish between dynamic data classification and simple data classification. Advanced accounting consists of mainframe technology and features interval accounting. It comes a step after the simple accounting system and is vital for big organizations where complex data analysis take place.

All accounting professional, Business owners, Admin and anyone who is related to accounts.

Students typically develop skills in financial reporting, budgeting, using accounting software, understanding taxation principles, and other essential competencies for accounting and bookkeeping roles.

While not always mandatory, the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping can provide a strong foundation for further studies in accounting and bookkeeping at higher levels.

A Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting makes a graduate more marketable on the labour market and opens doors to a variety of employment prospects in enterprises, accounting firms, or as independent book-keepers.

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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

Course Description

The e-commerce impact on the business is revolutionary, as new variable of doing business online is changing the consumer’s trend of shopping. New business trends augment the sales and promotion experience by using the new channels: e-business to business, e-business to consumer and e-consumer to consumer. In this new business environment sellers and buyers interact directly through the web sites and applications, which is innovative, attractive, and opening up new frontiers, while removing the limitations of doing business across the Globe.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to design and build interactive web site and applications for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of front-end and back-end ICT technologies.

Students will acquire skills to design web-based applications using a user experience (UX) methodology that consider the users’ experience at the centre of design. The three main front-end coding languages are HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Students will use them to build dynamic web pages that are beautiful and functional in common online business scenarios. Students will also learn a range of back-end technologies, such as server-side REST API and database operations, to complete the implementation of a complex web application.

Potential job opportunities for graduates for this course include:

  • Front end web developer
  • Backend developer
  • Full-stack web developer
  • API developer
  • User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) developer

Entry requirements

There is no pre-requisite to this qualification. 

Domestic students who want to enrol on this course are recommended to possess the following: 

  • Successful completion of Year 11 or 
  • Mature aged students who can demonstrate basic level understanding of IT knowledge, or some level of vocational experience in a range of work environments in the information technology industry. 

Students who are unable to provide evidence to demonstrate meeting the above requirements may be interviewed or asked to undertake the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to ascertain their existing skills.  

Digital skill is essential to undertake this course.

The recommended LLN profile to enter this qualification is: ACSF level 3 for five skills: Oral, Reading, Writing, Learning and Numeracy .

Course duration

This course is delivered during a maximum duration of 56 weeks, including term breaks and public holidays

Schedule:

Three (3) sessions per week

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Project, Observation of students performing practical tasks, Portfolio of Work, Written report, Analysis of case study/Response to simulated work scenario or Written questioning.

Delivery mode

Blended delivery between face to face and real time online

Government funding

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

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Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532Apply IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTSAS527Manage client problems
ICTDBS507Integrate databases with websites
ICTPRG553Create and develop REST APIs
ICTPRG554Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
ICTWEB522Develop website information architecture
ICTWEB525Implement quality assurance process for websites
ICTICT530Design user experience solutions
ICTWEB513Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB514Create dynamic web pages
ICTWEB518Build a document using extensible markup language
ICTWEB519Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520Develop complex cascading style sheets
BSBTEC501Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy
ICTWEB451Apply structured query language in relational databases
ICTWEB452Create a markup language document

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Childcare Workers

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Turn Your Love for Childhood Education in to a fulfilling career.
Become a professional Early childhood educator.

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Meet Ayasha Karki, a GBCA student who wanted to share her experience studying what she love. Ayasha has completed her Certificate 3 in early childhood education online courses and now doing her Diploma of ECEC through GBCA. 

Real Practical Learning In A Playful Way. 

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Course outline

Course Code: CHC50125

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publish lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy all requirements as below:

Academic requirements:

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor)

OR

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Alternatively, individuals may hold:

  • An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.

AND

  • Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.

 OR

  • Hold the CHCSS00147Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

 

Work placement requirements

Before commencing work placement, all students must undertake National Police Check and Working with Children Check, and complete National Child Safety Training. This training is separate from the units of competency within this qualification.

Students are required to complete at least 280 hours of work placement as part of course requirements.

GBCA has signed agreements with prospective employers to offer the work placement opportunities for its students. A list of these prospective employers will be provided to assist you in finding work placement. Work placements will be arranged by the GBCA Work Placement Coordinator in conjunction with the student and GBCA trainers.

The Fair Work Act 2009, under the definition of Vocational Placement in section 12 outlines the rules restricting unpaid work. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a clear explanation of these rules in the Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work Fact Sheet.  

Students are required to discuss with the GBCA work placement coordinator if they wish to make their own work placement arrangement.

Due to the requirement to complete vocational placement, a final outcome for each unit would not be provided until the relevant component of vocational placement had been completed.

Course duration

58 weeks (including 32 weeks of face to face study, 14 weeks of work placement and 12 weeks for for catch up class, reassessment, additional placement (if required) and holidays.

Schedule:
• Day class: 2 days per week
• Evening class: 3 evenings per week

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including short questions, case studies, simulations, projects, third party observation during a work placement, workplace observation, portfolio.

Delivery mode

Blended learning: face to face and online

Government funding

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

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Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
BSBSUS511Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CHCINM002Meet community information needs

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Early Childhood Education Facility

Acquire observation techniques and skills for better understanding of young children and their learning. Learn how to choose children’s literature and play materials and the techniques of using these materials in Diploma of Early Childhood care (Online available now).

Acquire knowledge and skills to help young children develop perceptual, fine and gross motor skills and learn in the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional domains. Apply inquiry or process skills to explore the world around them, experience creative expressions, and create a sense of curiosity in young children in this Diploma of Early Childhood care learning(Online available now).

This Diploma of Early Childhood care (Online available) is for existing and aspiring early childhood educators, who require an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of early childhood care and education.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Meet Ayasha Karki, a GBCA student who wanted to share her experience studying what she love. Ayasha has completed her Certificate 3 in ECEC and now doing her Diploma of ECEC through GBCA. Real Practical Learning In A Playful Way. Superb Student Assistant
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Course Outline (Domestic)

Course Code: CHC30125

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for this course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:

  • Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or
  • Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or
  • Satisfactory complete year 11

Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

Vocational placement requirements: 

Before commencing vocational placement, all students must undertake National Police Check and Working with Children Check and complete the National Child Safety Training.

Students are required to complete at least 160 hours of work placement as part of course requirements.

GBCA has signed agreements with prospective employers to offer the work placement opportunities for its students. A list of these prospective employers will be provided to assist you in finding work placement. Work placements will be arranged by the GBCA Work Placement Coordinator in conjunction with the student and GBCA trainers.

The Fair Work Act 2009, under the definition of Vocational Placement in section 12 outlines the rules restricting unpaid work. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a clear explanation of these rules in the Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work Fact Sheet.  

Students are required to discuss with the GBCA work placement coordinator if they wish to make their own work placement arrangement.

Due to the requirement to complete vocational placement, a final outcome for each unit would not be provided until the relevant component of vocational placement had been completed.

How long does it take to Complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?

Course duration: 52 weeks (including 32 weeks of internal training, 8 weeks of vocational placement, 12 weeks catch up class, reassessment, additional placement (if required), and holidays).

Schedule:

  • Day class: 2 days per week

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: short questions, case studies, simulations, project, third party observation during work placement, work place observation, portfolio.

Government funding

There is no government funding available for 2026 enrolments.

Delivery mode

Blended learning between face to face and online

Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCECE056Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCPRT025Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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Certificate IV in Disability Support

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Course outline (Domestic)

Course Code: CHC43121

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a range of community settings and peoples’ homes, who provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing. Workers promote a person-centred approach, work according to and may contribute to an individualised plan, and work without direct supervision. They may be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team.


To achieve this qualification, candidates must either:
– have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency, or
– Undertake face-to-face practical training and assessment at GBCA’s nominated aged care/ disability care centre for a minimum period of 2 weeks. Training and assessment will be conducted by GBCA assessors. Please note that there are limited places available for this option.

Entry Requirements

Students enrolling in this course must meet the following requirement:
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

Vocational placement requirements:
Students are required to complete at least 100 hours of work placement as part of course requirements. We understand the industry and will assist you in finding Work Placement. GBCA work placement coordinator, GBCA trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement. Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you apply for work placement by completing an online placement application form. You can indicate your availability and preferred location. We endeavour to place you in an aged care facility and/or disability facility and/or community care setting of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as it depends on the availability in the facilities of your preferred location.

Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you. Remember, Aged care facilities and/or Disability and/or community care facilities prefer students who are both flexible and reliable. On average, it takes approximately 4 weeks to secure work placement. The Fair Work Act 2009, under the definition of Vocational Placement in section 12 outlines the rules restricting unpaid work. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a clear explanation of these rules in the Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work Fact Sheet.

Due to the requirement to complete vocational placement, a final outcome for each unit would not be provided until the relevant component of vocational placement had been completed.

Course Duration

36 weeks (including 5 weeks for vocational placement and 6 weeks term breaks and holidays)

Schedule:
2 sessions per week

Assessment methods

Questions, Case studies, Presentation, Project, Portfolio, work placement project and work placement observation.

Government Funding

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program. Domestic students may be eligible for subsidised training.

Delivery Mode

Blended learning between face to face and online.

Potential job opportunities for graduates for this course include:

  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Disability Services Program Officer
  • Support Worker in Disability or Aged Care
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS017Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCDIS015Develop and provide person-centred service responses
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS041Recognise healthy body systems

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Course outline (Domestic)

Course Code: CHC52025

Course Description:

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

To achieve this qualification, candidates must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for this course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:

  • Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or
  • Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or satisfactory complete year 12.

Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

It is recommended that students have prior knowledge and experience in age/ disability care environments prior to enrolling into this course.

Vocational placement requirements:

Students are required to complete at least 100 hours of work placement as part of course requirements. We understand the industry and will assist you in finding Work Placement. GBCA work placement coordinator, GBCA trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement. Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you apply for work placement by completing an online placement application form. You can indicate your availability and preferred location. We endeavour to place you in an aged care facility and/or disability facility and/or community care setting of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as it depends on the availability in the facilities of your preferred location.

Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you.
Remember, Aged care facilities and/or Disability and/or community care facilities prefer students who are both flexible and reliable.
On average, it takes approximately 4 weeks to secure work placement.

The Fair Work Act 2009, under the definition of Vocational Placement in section 12 outlines the rules restricting unpaid work. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a clear explanation of these rules in the Internships, Vocational Placements & Unpaid Work Fact Sheet.  

Due to the requirement to complete vocational placement, a final outcome for each unit would not be provided until the relevant component of vocational placement had been completed.

Course duration:

64 weeks (including 10 weeks for vocational placement and 12 weeks term breaks and holidays)

Schedule:

2 sessions per week

Assessment methods

Questions, Case studies, Presentation, Project, Portfolio, work placement project and work placement observation

Government funding:

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program. Domestic students may be eligible for subsidised training.

Delivery mode:

Blended learning between face to face and online.

Potential job opportunities for graduates for Diploma of Community Services course include:

  • Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant 
  • Community Worker 
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor 
  • Family and Marriage Support Officer 
  • Family Support Worker 
  • Social Worker 
  • Welfare Worker 
  • Youth Worker 
  • Case manager 
Unit CodeUnit Name
CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service programs
CHCDEV005Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCSM012Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCCSM014Provide case management supervision
CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal-directed planning
CHCCSM010Implement case management practice
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCDEV006Analyse information for service planning and delivery
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity

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Diploma of Information Technology
(Game Art and Design)

Course Code: ICT50220

Course Description:

In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for skilled IT professionals who can create captivating web experiences and immersive gaming worlds has never been greater. Our diploma of IT offers our students a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between creativity and technology, propelling you towards a successful and dynamic career in the digital landscape. The comprehensive program allows students to explore not just one, but two exciting specialisations. Dive deep into the intricacies of web development, mastering the languages that power the internet, while simultaneously harnessing the artistic prowess to craft visually game environments.

Our curriculum has been meticulously designed to equip you with a holistic skill set. Develop coding proficiency, responsive web design, 3D modeling, animation, and much more. Graduates emerge as versatile professionals, adept at both the technical and creative aspects of IT.
Potential job opportunities for graduates for this course include:
  • Web developer
  • API developer
  • User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) developer
  • Game artist and level designer

Assessment methods:

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Project, Observation of students performing practical tasks, Portfolio of Work, Written report, Analysis of case study/Response to simulated work scenario or Written questioning.

Entry requirements

There is no pre-requisite to this qualification.Domestic students who want to enrol on this course are recommended to possess the following:
  • Successful completion of Year 11 or
  • Mature aged students who can demonstrate basic level understanding of IT knowledge, or some level of vocational experience in a range of work environments in the information technology industry.
Students who are unable to provide evidence to demonstrate meeting the above requirements may be interviewed or asked to undertake the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to ascertain their existing skills.

Digital skill is essential to undertake this course.

The recommended LLN profile to enter this qualification is: ACSF level 3 for five skills: Oral, Reading, Writing, Learning and Numeracy.

In addition to utilizing our state-of-the-art computer lab during school hours, students are expected to possess a personal computer that meets the following requirements for home-based work: a contemporary system (Windows/Mac) with a minimum of 8GB RAM, a multi-core processor, dedicated graphics card, and ample storage. Specific software prerequisites will be provided upon enrolment.

Delivery mode

Blended learning between face to face and online.

Government funding:

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

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To successfully complete the Diploma of Information Technology, participants must complete a total of below twenty (20) units of competency.

Unit CodeUnit Name
ICTWEB520Develop complex cascading style sheets
ICTWEB519Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB522Develop website information architecture
ICTWEB525Implement quality assurance process for websites
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
BSBXCS402Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
ICTWEB452Create a markup language document
ICTWEB513Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB514Create dynamic web pages
ICTDBS507Integrate databases with websites
ICTICT532Apply IP, ethics, and privacy policies in ICT environments
ICTWEB451Apply structured query language in relational databases
ICTSAS527Manage client problems
ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
ICTGAM552Create complex 3-D characters for games
ICTGAM539Create and implement designs for 3-D games environments
ICTGAM542Animate 3-D characters for digital games
ICTGAM543Produce digital animation sequences
ICTGAM545Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animations

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This program is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Students who successfully graduate from this qualification will be eligible to sit the certification test for the: NAATI Certified interpreter.

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Course outline (Domestic)

Course Code: PSP50922

Course Description

This course is designed for students who are planning to work as a paraprofessional interpreter (Mandarin – English) typically in the community and business domains.

During the program, our experienced and NAATI qualified trainers will step by step guide you through various interpreting exercises and help you to develop:

  • Notes taking skills for interpreting purposes
  • Short term memory retention skills
  • Make sense of the briefing and quickly set up your mindset in the dialogue context
  • Pick up idioms/collocations and relay in the other language correctly in a blink of eye.
  • Build a comprehensive knowledge of Australian community services, and collocations/glossary in both English and Mandarin.
  • And many more skills…

Entry requirements

  • Domestic students are required to meet the requirements:  Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or 
  • Mature age and have sufficient work experience in the interpreting industry to successfully undertake this course, or
  • Satisfactory complete year 12. 
  • Proficient in Mandarin (speaking and listening skills)

Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.

Course duration

26 weeks (including reassessment, catch up class and holidays).

Schedule: 2 sessions per week. 

(Start term 2 2024)  

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Observation of students performing a practical interpreting task/s, Role play, Written response.

Delivery mode

Blended learning between face to face and online

Government funding

This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program. Domestic students may be eligible for subsidised training.

Unit CodeUnit Name
PSPTIS102Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
PSPTIS104Prepare to translate or interpret
PSPTIS112Interpret in general dialogue settings
PSPTIS114Manage interactions in general settings
PSPTIS115Use routine subject area terminology in two languages
PSPTIS103Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
PSPTIS118Use routine health terminology in two languages
PSPTIS119Use routine legal terminology in two languages
PSPTIS116Demonstrate routine language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
PSPTIS113Interpret in general monologue settings
PSPTIS117Use routine education terminology in two languages
PSPTIS105 Conduct career planning

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Course Code: GE | CRICOS Code: 098218E

Course Description:

We are a vocational education and training provider committed to improving students’ practical application abilities and skills, by providing students with high quality international education services to better prepare them for the workforce. We offers ELICOS courses to international students to prepare them a successful academic pathway.

GBCA Values: Innovative Minds, Caring Hearts, Global Skills

General English (GE) is designed to cater for students who are interested in improving their level of general English proficiency, including for travel, employment or personal interest. It is also designed for those who intend to progress to further study in English and require a higher level of English proficiency in order to enrol in Global Business College of Australia ‘s English for Academic Purpurses course.

The General English course comprises four levels:
1. Elementary
2. Pre-Intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. Upper-Intermediate

Each level has a nominal duration of 10 weeks, making a total course duration of 40 weeks. However, students enter the course at their level of proficiency and it is possible to progress to the next level if the relevant level of proficiency is demonstrated in under 10 weeks.

How long does it take to study General English

Course duration: 42 weeks (including 2 weeks course breaks).

Schedule: 20 contact hours per week.

Delivery mode: Face to face training

Tuition and Non-Tuition fees:

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Intake Dates:

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Campus Location & Delivery Site:

  • 337-339 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000 VIC
  • 338 Queen street, Melbourne 3000 VIC
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Entry requirements

Students will attend a placement test. Below are the indicative entry and exit points for each level within the course:

  Approximate entry pointLevelPossible pathway / Exit point
  IELTS 3.5 or equivalentElementaryPre-Intermediate
  IELTS 4.0 or equivalentPre-IntermediateIntermediate
  IELTS 4.5 or equivalentIntermediateUpper-Intermediate / EAP1
  IELTS 5 or equivalentUpper-Intermediate 

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