ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION (ACE)    
           
   

DEFINITION OF PATHWAY

Adult Community Education (ACE) supports people to continue developing their life, employment or work skills. Adult Community Education assists people to develop community networks to achieve their goals. The skills developed and the contacts made can lead to voluntary work, paid employment or to other Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities.

OUTCOMES
Adult Community Education programs can be interesting and enjoyable. People who participate in ACE experience flexible and self paced learning.
 
ELIGIBILITY

To participate in ACE, enrolment at an ACE Centre is required. As well as a range of inclusive courses there are also some popular courses for people with a disability.

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ACCESS
Generally ACE providers work in wheelchair accessible venues. Local Government buildings often house the community centres and must comply with building regulations eg accessible toilets

COSTS

Fees may apply to some courses for example WEA, TAFE or ACE programs

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KEY CONTACTS

The Adult Learning Opportunities in South Australia Guide which is published annually by the Adult Community Education Unit in the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology contains all relevant ACE provider contacts and venues. This site can be accessed from the website below

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SUPPORT AVAILABLE

The amount of support available varies from site to site. Generally volunteers provide the support to people participating in ACE. Some ACE programs use peer support programs eg WEA and Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE ACE program.

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