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Course code: 901-00054

Statement of Attainment in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People (4 units)

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Overview About this course

Study four units that will launch your career in mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People and Communities. Make a difference in people’s lives. Empower them with the confidence to make their own choices and achieve their own goals.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Develop knowledge of identity for mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

  • Prepare to mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

  • Provide mentoring to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

  • Access support networks as a mentor of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

  • Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • A pathway to further study in mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

  • A sound understanding of the cultural protocols of the local Aboriginal communities

  • Confidence to mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People

  • The ability to use your experience in the mentoring role

Suitability Is 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 before you start to make sure this is the right course for you.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Sufficient maturity and work or life experience to enable you to mentor Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, within community, organisational and regulatory requirements

  • Undertaken cultural awareness training, such as 11044NAT Course in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Education, before enrolling in this course if you are a non-Aboriginal learner

  • A desire to make a difference in your community

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.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mentor, aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander teacher, aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander tutor and identified team leader roles with the Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 1 Course

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

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.

Units Units taught in this course

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.

There are no core units in this course

    TAFE NSW services Facilities 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

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

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