Port Lincoln High School

Transition & Learning Centre (TLC)

The Transition & Learning Centre (TLC) is our off-site offsite flexible learning campus, located at 30 Edinburgh Street; a number of students complete subjects at both sites.

PLHS students can enrol at the TLC which provides access to a range of individualised accredited learning and SACE-based educational programs.

 

Our Purpose: 

 The TLC provides a flexible, safe, and supportive environment for students to experience success with their personal growth and educational goals. Each student will develop a negotiated SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) learning and transition plan to work towards achieving their personal goals for life during and beyond secondary education.  

 

Our students: 

Our cohort may include students who are: 

  • engaging with a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT) 
  • full-time apprentices requiring the completion of SACE compulsory subjects 
  • transitioning to work or further study whilst completing their SACE
  • working and requiring a flexible timetable 
  • not experiencing success within a mainstream educational setting 
  • in need of literacy and numeracy intervention
  • young parents 
  • better suited to an alternative educational setting 

 

Our Vision: 

Students will exit the TLC (Transition & Learning Centre) having realised their full potential and successfully completed their SACE and/or transitioned into community, work, or further education.  

 

Our Team: 

The TLC provides the opportunity for students to work with a diverse and experienced multidisciplinary team. Our team consists of teachers, accredited youth workers, classroom support staff, mentors, a range of service providers and registered trainers.  

 

Our Support: 

Our support team walk alongside students throughout their journey at the TLC. This team provide planning, goal setting, career advice, exploration and advocacy for options and services to meet students’ holistic needs. Our individualised support assists students to engage with their learning and pathway planning for the future. 

Our Case Managers:  

  • support young people with their wellbeing concerns to reduce barriers impacting on their ability to engage as learners
  • provide a safety net and motivational support for students to remain engaged with their study, personal goals, and transition to independence
  • maintain a strong working relationship with community networks to liaise and facilitate appropriate connection for student support and wellbeing when required
  • mentor and monitor – Work Experience students, Volunteers, Apprentices, Trainees and working students

 

Our Courses & Programs: 

The TLC provides access to a range of programs including compulsory and elective SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) subjects and accredited courses. 

Programs can include: 

  • Accelerated Literacy Program (STAR)
  • Year 9/10 Transition & Pathways Program (10-week programs)
  • Certificate II Construction Pathways delivered by Carey Training (6-week program)
  • Certificate II Kitchen Operations delivered at TAFE SA (semester-based – 2 days per week)
  • Certificate III Screen & Media – Game Art Foundation (Full Year 80 Stage 2 credits)
  • Certificate III Information Technology – Game Development Foundation (Full Year 75 Stage 2 credits)
  • VET Skills Sets (Automotive Vocational Preparation, Barista, Horticulture, Whitecard)
  • Mums & Bubs – Young Mum’s and Child Development Program delivered @ Kirton Point Children’s Centre
  • Personal Growth & Development programs which may include:
    • Thrive Program (Youth Opportunities) 
    • Programs created in partnership with external agencies 
    • Mindfulness & Resilience programs
    • Work & Study Support (Headspace) 

The following offline SACE subjects and programs are delivered through the TLC:  

Australian Curriculum: 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Year 10 Creative Arts – Creative Industry Media (*click to open subject descriptor) 

Stage 1 & 2 Compulsory Subjects:

Stage 1:  

Stage 2: 

Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses: 

Academy of Interactive Entertainment delivered online via the TLC:

  • Certificate III in Screen & Media – Game Art Foundations (*click to open FIP descriptor) 
  • Certificate III Information Technology – Game Development Foundations (*click to open FIP descriptor) 

Carey Training: 

  • Certificate II in Construction Pathways (6 Week program)

TAFE SA (Port Lincoln campus): 

  • Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
  • Stackable VET skill sets (TBC)

Subject to availability and some courses will incur a cost 

 

Expression of Interest: 

To express an interest in enrolling at the TLC, please speak to your current Dharna Group teacher, or a member of the PLHS Wellbeing team, or your Middle School or Senior School Assistant Principal to be referred for consideration. 

Alternatively, for more information, please contact the TLC directly on 8682-1409.