TEP Program · Life Skills & Community

Independent Living Studio

Course snapshot

Duration: 10-week term-based program
Schedule: 2 sessions/week · 5 hours/session
Format: Supportive small-group learning
Recognition: Non-accredited skills program
Fee: Enquire for pricing

Program overview

Independent Living Studio helps you develop the everyday capabilities needed to care for yourself, manage personal responsibilities and look after a living space. Practical activities build confidence with routines, household duties, organisation and social participation, supporting preparation for either independent or supported living.

Why it helps

Everyday capability is the foundation independence is built on. By focusing on practical skills participants can use immediately, the program supports the step from school into adult life with growing confidence.

What participants gain

Essential daily living skills
Ability to follow routines and complete tasks
Independence managing personal responsibilities
Confidence in everyday activities
Stronger communication and social interaction

What you'll cover

Daily living skills

Personal organisation
Managing belongings
Basic hygiene routines

Home skills

Cleaning and maintaining spaces
Kitchen organisation
Basic household tasks

Routine & time management

Following daily schedules
Understanding time and routines
Completing tasks within set timeframes

Personal responsibility

Taking ownership of tasks
Following instructions
Completing activities independently

Social interaction

Communicating with peers
Participating in group activities
Building confidence in shared environments

How it runs

Length: 10-week term-based program. Participants can continue into other programs over time.
Each week: 2 sessions per week, 5 hours per session, in a supportive small group.
A typical session: Structured learning and practical activities, with facilitated breaks built in.
Breaks: A 45-minute lunch break and two 15-minute tea/coffee breaks — all supervised and facilitated to support social interaction and peer engagement.

Programs are delivered as non-accredited employment and skills development programs.

Who it's for

NDIS participants aged 16–30
School leavers transitioning into adult life
Those needing support with daily living skills
Participants working toward increased independence
People preparing for supported or independent living

Your credential

A Certificate of Completion, issued by ATSC

Earn a Certificate of Completion for this course and showcase your new skills to potential employers.

Certificate is issued by ATSC
Can be added to your LinkedIn profile
Evidence of practical skills for employers

Course snapshot

Duration: 10-week term-based program
Schedule: 2 sessions/week · 5 hours/session
Format: Supportive small-group learning
Recognition: Non-accredited skills program
Fee: Enquire for pricing

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About

Transition to Employment Program (TEP)

Structured pathways that build independence, confidence and workplace readiness.

About the program

ATSC's Transition to Employment Program supports young people aged 16 to 30 and school leavers to strengthen practical skills for work, community participation and everyday life.

Learners build confidence through active, structured experiences that connect personal goals with the routines, communication and teamwork used in real workplaces.

Program structure

Learners enrol into structured programs that run over a 10-week term, and can keep progressing through further programs over time as their goals, interests and support needs develop.

Sessions run in supportive small groups and combine practical activities, workplace simulations, community participation and routine-based skill building.

Individual outcomes

You may develop:

Workplace confidence and communication skills
Teamwork and social interaction skills
Independence and daily living skills
Community participation and travel confidence
Workplace readiness and employability skills
Confidence participating in structured learning environments

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