National code: 11120NAT
Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
OverviewAbout this course
Provide valuable workplace mentoring to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff and support organisations through Reconciliation Action Plans, as a mentor or tutor. Engage with Culturally specific, Community-based mentoring approaches and empower people to achieve their study and career goals.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Understand the diversities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural protocols
Use culturally appropriate and inclusive interpersonal communication skills
Access support systems for your mentee
Work with different organisations and Communities
Seek and engage support for your role
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
Networks with Community organisations and local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities
Skills and knowledge to guide organisations through Reconciliation Action Plans
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Sufficient maturity and work or life experience to be able to mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, within Community and workplace requirements
Cultural awareness training such as the Course in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Education if you are a non-Aboriginal learner
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: pursuing further education in Aboriginal studies and pursuing further study in counselling and Community services.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 9 units of competency, including 4 core and 5 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop knowledge of identity for mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PeoplesNAT11120001
Prepare to mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PeopleNAT11120002
Provide mentoring to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PeopleNAT11120003
Access support networks as a mentor of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PeopleNAT11120004
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
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