International Courses

Our General English courses run in 10 week blocks. You may enrol in up to 40 weeks of ELICOS, each week is charged at $300.

Each week students will complete a unit of the core textbook, Speakout or Life, in addition to supplementary activities including presentations, discussions and formal writing (paragraphs, essays and reports). Classes integrate the macro skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. In addition you will learn about key vocabulary and grammatical structures. We encourage active participation through communicative activities, games, the latest online resources and the use of Smartboards, Smartphones and iPads.

There are four levels in General English:

• Elementary
• Pre-intermediate
• Intermediate
• Upper Intermediate

Our course delivery combines on-campus and supplementary online learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Our Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021) is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in community development, casework and group work. This community services course prepares you to work as a social welfare worker, and provides you with an understanding of human rights, cultural inclusion, Indigenous culture, issues and strategies for effective service delivery.

Our Diploma of Community Services is also ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association) Accredited.

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person-centered services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Special note: Prior to undertaking clinical work placement all students must obtain an International Police Check, Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (WWCC). Students will be responsible for the costs associated with requirements. If placements are taken outside of metropolitan Melbourne any accommodation costs that may be incurred will be the responsibility of the student.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

To enrol with Kangan Institute, you are no longer mandated to have evidence of your COVID 19 Vaccination. It is important to note that as a part of your studies, you will be required to complete a placement component. While no longer mandated, individual Placement hosts will be guided by their individual policies and procedures in relation to vaccination requirements for staff and students. Students who are attending a community services organization for placement purposes will need to comply with the policies and procedures of their host service.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 400 hours

You will be assessed throughout the course, assessments may include written, oral or practical assessments. These assessments are designed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required in order to achieve this qualification. Your teacher will provide you information on how you will be assessed for each unit. We use a online Learning Platform to communicate to students, distribute learning materials and assessment. Your assessment will be required to be submitted using our Online Platform also.

There is the opportunity for re-assessment and appeal, which you can discuss with your teacher.

Major study areas

• Workplace communication strategies
• Diversity
• Legal and ethical compliance
• Workplace health and safety
• Sociology
• Community development strategies
• Case management
• Responding to crisis situations

This course aims to provide you with knowledge and skills in the field of light vehicle mechanics. You will study a range of specialist modules including petrol fuel systems, cooling systems and associated components, transmissions (automatic), final drive assemblies, diagnostic procedures and electronic drive management systems.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 300 hours. Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation.

Major Study Areas

• Mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance, service and repair
• Diagnosis of complex faults in automotive vehicle systems
• Reports and technical document development
• Report and document development
• Interpreting and producing technical drawings through CAD (Computer Aided Design)

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis course provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills. This automotive diagnostics course enables participants to enter employment in a senior, supervisory, or managerial role within the automotive and repair industry.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 200 hours.Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation. 

Major Study Areas

• Mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance, service and repair
• Diagnosis of complex faults in automotive vehicle systems
• Reports and technical document development
• Interpreting and producing technical

This qualification will enable you to diagnose, analyse and evaluate faults in vehicle sub systems. You will develop your skills in researching and presenting technical reports. You will learn in varying environments from lectures, practical demonstrations through to experiencing servicing and repairing vehicles in both a simulated and automotive work placement program.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 200 hours. Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation.