GARDEN TO PLATEPROGRAMSelected units from22301VIC Certificate I in Transition Education

What is the Garden to Plate program?The Garden to Plate program is based on Certificate I in Transition Education. This course supports learners with a permanent intellectual disability to develop the skills to find the most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school. Options for involvement may include employment, volunteer work or further study.

Garden to Plate includes areas of study for personal development, life skills and planning for the future. Whilst participating in real-life activities of preparing and cooking meals the students learn more about language, literacy, about numeracy and technology relating to everyday living.

SGAE delivers Certificate I in Transition Education in different formats for various groups. The Garden to Plate program is one example of how this course has been adapted to build the daily living skills of students. Through activities including growing vegetables, shopping, budgeting and reading labels the course has been tailored to explore and address personal health, the effect of healthy eating and meal preparation in a weekly practical cooking class. There are added social benefits for participants coming together as a group to plan, prepare, cook and share a meal together in a supportive and caring environment.

Many people with a disability can feel isolated and disconnected from their community. The Garden to Plate program provides a safe, caring, fun and positive learning environment which is learner focussed. SGAE is a place students can feel at ease with a real sense of belonging; a place they can be themselves. The program is tailored to suit each individual learner to enable them to work at their own level and enhance their own abilities.

WELCOME

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Who can participate?The Certificate I in Transition Education is restricted to post compulsory school aged learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability.

Entry to this program is therefore restricted to adult learners who can provide evidence of having a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. The permissible documents of evidence include:

• Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner• Doctors/Specialist reports• Attendance at specialist school/SDS• Integration support at school• Integration support at school with modified curriculum• A letter from a registered medical practitioner stating the student has a permanent

cognitive impairment or intellectual disability

There are no educational entry requirements for this course, however a pre-training interview will be conducted to gain necessary background information on all students to determine this program is appropriate for them. Individuals are assessed for relevant language, literacy and numeracy levels for this program.

Carers are encouraged to attend the sessions.

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What are the available pathways from Garden to Plate?While there are no formal pathways from the Certificate I in Transition Education, there are a number of other training options available:

22294VIC Course in Initial Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy22293VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

What resources will be made available to the student?• A student handbook and program materials.• Exercise book/communications book• A safe supportive learning environment with appropriately resourced training

areas, including kitchen• Assignment activities, practical assessments and

program materials• Assessment information and expectations

regarding assessment• Positive classroom and community

based experiences• Appropriately qualified and

experienced trainers

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Delivery principlesThe course is delivered through:

• Building on student’s interests, abilities and strengths• Practical ‘hands on’ learning• Recognition of student achievement and contributions both formal

and informal• Supporting students to learn at their own pace• Encouraging personal development and growth• Training targeted to different learning styles

Assessment• Assessments are designed so learners are provided with the appropriate level of

support and sufficient time to meet their needs• Assessment methods for competency will include, observation, demonstration

and participation• Assessment includes activities relevant to the individual students

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What learning support will be provided?Students will be provided training under close supervision with high levels of support. SGAE trainers are dedicated to:

• Providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment• Working collaboratively with people who have an intellectual disability to assess

their current language, literacy and numeracy levels• Designing, developing and implementing training plans targeted towards the

student’s requirements• Using repetition and reinforcement for learning consolidation• Providing regular opportunities to practice spelling and numeracy• Utilising information and digital technology to enhance all learnings and increase

technological competency• Strengthening learning using visual and tactile aids to boost word identification• Using real community and workplace literacy and numeracy situations as

examples in training sessions and learning resources• Reinforcing life skills learning with scenario examples of everyday life

circumstances and practical community learning activities• Developing practical evidence based resources to support learnings• Designing a range of assessments to accommodate individual student capabilities

and requirements

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How long does the program run for?The Garden to Plate program is delivered for one (1) full day per week from 9.00 AM - 3:00 PM during school terms for 18 months. The Garden to Plate program includes sharing a meal each week. New courses commence in Hamilton and in Bendigo, based on demand. SGAE takes rolling enrolments into this program so you can start at any time.

Where will the courses be delivered?Hamilton: 9.00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL)Bendigo: Monday - Thursday 9.00 AM until 3.00 PMNote: this course has an 18 month delivery period (dependent on date of student commencement). Students enrolling after course has already commenced are provided with additional support.

Classes are delivered through:• Face-to-face training• Demonstration• Practical activities• Group classroom activities• Workbook exercises• Assessment Sheets• Oral assessments• Excursions

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PROGRAM UNITS

SGAE delivers 22301VIC Certificate I in Transition Education over 18 months. The units vary each year. The units below are delivered in current programs:

CORE UNITS

Unit Code Unit Name HoursVU21780 Participate in the community 210(150)VU21781 Use technology for a range of purposes 150 VU21776 Develop and document a learning plan with support 150VU21778 Participate in travel activities 150VU21779 Investigate future options for further training, 150 work or community activitiesVU21777 Enhance self development 150

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code Unit Name HoursVU21782 Explore personal health issues 50VU21044 Use recipes to prepare food 20(10) VU21786 Participate in creative activities 50VU21788 Apply numeracy for a range of purposes 50

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

Conducted for all prospective candidates to determine if:• The candidate has the appropriate foundation skills requirements to enter this

qualification, and• The candidate holds vocational competency and currency in the proposed area

which they intend to train and assess.

The review provides essential information about the learner, their industry and current workplace roles. This information allows SGAE to individualise training for the learner and contextualise for the industry ensuring appropriate delivery for success supported by diverse learner resources to give relevance to the unit/s within this qualification.

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FEES

Under the Skills First Government Funded Program the following table of fees apply to a student who enrols, and is entitled to Skills First government funded training : Please visit http://www.skills.vic.gov.au or contact SGAE (03) 55719900 to check eligibility.

Education Allowance Supplement for eligible students:

The Australian government’s Education Allowance Supplement goes towards covering the costs of training for eligible students. Students can only receive one (1) Education Allowance Supplement payment at any one time.

Concession rates for Skills First Program eligible students:

The concession rate of 20% of the Standard Tuition fee up to and includingCertificate IV level qualifications, as listed above is applicable to an individual who,prior to the commencement of training, holds a current and valid concession card:

• Health Care Card issued by the Commonwealth• Pensioner Concession Card; or Veteran’s Gold Card; or An alternative card or

concession eligibility criterion approved by the Minister.• Individuals who self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

descent (applicable to all levels of qualifications)• These concessions also apply to a dependent spouse or dependent child of a

card holder.

Concession Tuition Fee(Subject to eligibility. Proof of concession required)

$350.30 ($0.31 per nom. hour)

Government Subsidised Tuition Fee(If eligible for funding)

$1751.50 ($1.55 per nom. hour)

Government Contribution to Training $15,820 ($14 per hour)

Full Tuition Fee(If not eligible for Govt. subsidy) $17,571.50

Materials Fee(All participants to pay)

$580 Materials $100 Excursion

Administration Fee(Non-refundable) $45

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Southern Grampians Adult Education Inc. provides a safe, responsive learning environment to meet the needs of all adult learners. We strive to provide excellence in training and encourage our students to fully participate in all aspects of learning and celebrating success. Students are encouraged to develop and strengthen positive social and professional networks.

Courses commence subject to minimum and maximum numbers. Cancellation Fees may apply. For our Fee & Refund Policy, please visit our website www.sgae.vic.edu.au.

ABOUT US

The information conatined in this brochure was correct at the time of issue (February 2020). SGAE reserves the right to amend costs, subjects or courses as required without notice.RTO 20645.

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TRAINING LOCATIONSPublic parking is available near

all campuses.

WARRNAMBOOLCo-located at South West TAFE

193 Timor Street Warrnambool

BENDIGOCo-located at Holy Trinity Church

14 Keck Street Flora Hill

HAMILTONHead Office

48 Thompson Street Hamilton

HEAD OFFICE48 Thompson Street Hamilton

Postal: PO Box 601Hamilton Victoria 3300

03 5571 9900 sgae@sgae.vic.edu.au

www.sgae.vic.edu.au

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