

The Australian Government's Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program offers free training in reading, writing, English language, maths and digital skills.
The SEE Program provides training to help individuals improve their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) skills, enabling them to undertake further training and actively participate in the economy and in society.
SEE training is tailored to your abilities and goals and is delivered flexibly, grounded in Batchelor Institute's "Both Ways" philosophy that blends Indigenous knowledges with Western education.
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Program Overview
The SEE Program offers free training to eligible participants in reading, writing, and numeracy, as well as lessons to improve spoken language and employability skills.
Participating in a SEE Program can help you in many ways including:
- Improving your reading, writing, numeracy, and digital skills for further study.
- Strengthening your speaking and listening abilities.
- Learning digital literacy skills for the workplace.
- Understanding job advertisements and apply for jobs.
- Developing job interview skills.
- Building confidence through work experience placements.
The course is delivered by qualified trainers who will support you every step of the way. Learning is flexible and is designed to meet your needs, with options for in-person sessions at our campuses and learning centres.
Am I eligible?
Australians aged 15 years and over who have left school and need help with their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) skills are eligible to apply for the SEE Program.
To be eligible for SEE, you need to be either:
- An Australian citizen, or
- A permanent visa holder, or
- On a provisional or temporary visa with working rights and eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program, or
- A Pacific Australia Labour Mobility visa holder.
If you are living in the Top End of the Northern Territory and are interested, please contact us using the details below.
Where is the training available?
The SEE Program is proudly delivered by Batchelor Institute across the Top End contract region of the Northern Territory. View our service delivery map for a full list of supported locations.
Your Journey Through the SEE Program
Your journey with us through the SEE Program is a clear, supported path designed to help you achieve your goals. You can see the step-by-step process in our SEE Journey chart.
It all starts with getting in touch, either through a referral from your Employment Services Provider or by contacting us directly. From your first assessment, we work with you to create a customised training plan that respects your skills and ambitions.
Throughout your training, optional work experience, and right up to your final completion assessment, you will be guided by our dedicated trainers and your personal Participant Support Officer (PSO). This step-by-step process ensures you always know what to expect and have the support you need to succeed.
Courses
The SEE Program at Batchelor Institute offers the following nationally recognised qualifications, providing flexible pathways to further vocational training, employment, or community participation:
Course Code | Course Title |
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FSK10119 | Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways # |
FSK10219 | Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways # |
FSK20119 | Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways |
# Not available under the Initial stream
Workplace-Based Training for Employers
As part of the SEE Program, Batchelor Institute offers free workplace-based training to build skills and confidence in your team, enhancing job performance, productivity, and cultural safety in Northern Territory workplaces.
Our team will collaborate closely with you to identify skill gaps in foundational areas like literacy, numeracy, digital tools, and English communication. We'll design and deliver bespoke training programs—delivered on-site or flexibly to suit your operations—that align with your business needs, minimise risks, and support growth, all while embedding "Both Ways" principles to respect Indigenous employees and communities.
Benefits to your business include:
- A more confident and highly skilled workforce, empowered to work independently.
- Improved communication and cultural understanding for better team dynamics.
- Increased productivity and customer satisfaction through stronger foundational skills.
- Enhanced digital security and employability in remote or regional settings.
- Fully government-funded support with no cost to your operations.
Contact Us
For more information or to express interest in the SEE Program in the Top End Northern Territory:
Freecall: 1800 677 095
Phone: (08) 8939 7260
Email: seeinfo@batchelor.edu.au
If you have any concerns or complaints, please view our Complaints Policy to lodge your feedback.
About Batchelor Institute & Program Funding
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (RTO 0383) is Australia’s leading provider of tertiary education for Indigenous Australians, delivering VET and higher education grounded in the “Both Ways” philosophy. With Campuses on Kungarakan and Warai Country in Batchelor as well as Arrernte Country in Alice Springs, the Institute empowers students to achieve liberation through education.
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.