Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a trusted RTO that has been operating since 2003 and provides a range of government-funded courses in Melbourne. MCFE (RTO no. 21340) specialises in community services courses in Melbourne. We deliver what we promise, and offer job-ready candidates, providing opportunities for multiple pathways within a supportive, nurturing, and flexible environment. MCFE has a Skills First Funding contract, which gives us the ability to offer a range of government-funded courses in Melbourne and Victoria, to eligible individuals.
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The Certificate III in Childcare (CHC30121 –Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care) is the nationally recognised qualification into which you are required to be enrolled to commence work in an early childhood education and care setting.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
The CHC40221 – Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is referred to in the industry as the Certificate 4 Education Support or Teacher’s Aide course.
The CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support is an aged-care course designed for those wanting to help care for vulnerable people that need assistance.
The BSB41419 – Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety course, trains you how to protect yourself and your team from injury.
MCFE has a Skills First funding contract. Numerous skill-sets and qualifications have access to Skills First Funding, with funds made available by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.
If you are eligible, you will have access to NO FEE or LOW FEE course options to help you excel in your career. It is important to note that enrolling in a funded course can affect your access to future Skills First funding. The course fees/costs depend upon the individual’s eligibility for a Government subsidy. Detailed fees and funding information can be found under Student Information.
Melbourne College of Further Education acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
Melbourne College of Further Education celebrates diversity and welcomes all students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.
Melbourne College of Further Education is a child safe organisation, and is committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard. For further information, please refer to our student handbook.
Melbourne College of Further Education acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
Melbourne College of Further Education celebrates our diversity and welcome all students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.
Melbourne College of Further Education is a child safe organisation and we are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. For further information, please refer to our student handbook.
Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE), as a division of iAscend Polytechnic, provides in-demand vocational courses to get you qualified while you work, gain a new qualification, or start a whole new career.
We are with you every step of the way, providing individual and classroom support, and practical hands-on training, to help you achieve the qualification you need.