Gaining the Edge

Gaining the Edge

Gaining the Edge is a 16-week Program that can be delivered at any GOTAFE campus, subject to demand, with a mixture of face-to-face and online learning. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a non-accredited certificate. This program is delivered in partnership with the Centre for Continuing Education.

Program modules:
Resilience: Learners will understand what resilience is, and how to develop academic resilience as well as strategies to respond to stress. This module will also explore the concept of goal setting and assertive communication.

Digital literacy: This module covers the basic digital literacy skills required to produce and access the documents required for a course. Participants will develop a PowerPoint presentation and learn how to learn online.

Placement & employability: This module focuses on communication skills, work placement expectations, employability skills, applying for a position, responsibilities at work, interview skills, and good phone etiquette.

Learning to learn: This module covers topics such as lifelong learning, understanding coursework and assessments, and communication skills for studying at TAFE.