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: 

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 (six-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

 

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 Australian Curriculum and SACE subjects and programs are delivered through the TLC: 

2025 offerings at the TLC:

Second Semester Year 10:

• English (essential)
• Math (essential)
• HASS (choice)
• HPE
• EIF (compulsory Stage 1 subject)
• Community Studies:
  – passion projects
  – work

Stage 1: 

• Community Studies:
  – Passion Projects – choice of Area of Study
  – Sport, eSports, Gardening – Health & Recreation and the community
  – Mums & Bubs  – Communication and the Community
  – Work & Volunteering – Work and the Community
  – eSports – Health and recreation
  – Arts – Arts and the Community
  – TLC CAFÉ – food and the community
• Creative Arts – Creative Industry Media:
  – Digital Drawing 
  – Animation
• EIF (compulsory subject)
• English (Essential or General (compulsory subject if English at stage 1 has not yet been completed))
• Essential Maths (compulsory if a math at stage 1 has not yet been completed)
• Integrated Learning:
  – Sports Studies
• Music:
  – Jazz to Rap 
  – Film Music 
• Visual Art

Stage 2:

• AIF (compulsory subject)
• Community Studies:
  – Work
  – Health and Recreation
  – Negotiated
• Community connections:
  – Food
  – Art
• English (essential/general)
• Digital Communications Solutions (Photography/Film)
• Integrated learning:
  – Sports Studies
  – Work
• Music:
  – Music Explorations
  – Music Performance
• Visual Art

 

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.