Certificate I in Work Education

Course Code
22128VIC
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Foundation
Course Location
GETT Centre; Youth Development Unit
Course Duration
Full Time: 12 months
Part Time: GETT Centre only
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time; Part Time (Day)
Times
9:00am - 3:30pm
Enquiries
Sharon Archer
Teacher - Youth Development Unit
Phone: (03) 5622 8556
Email: sharona@gippstafe.edu.au

Natasha Hunt
Training coordinator - GETT Centre
Phone: (03) 5136 3600
Email: natashah@gippstafe.edu.au

Course Overview

The Certificate I in Workplace Education is aimed at people who face barriers to education and employment. This Certificate will assist students to improve their literacy and numeracy skills whilst also gaining a good understanding and knowledge of local industry, jobs that are available and how to improve their employment prospects. Whilst completing this certificate students will have the opportunity to do a job placement and experience many different TAFE programs through a tasters program.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate I in Work Education.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Pre-Requisites

  • Applicants must be aged 15-25 years (GETT Centre only)

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
  • Problem solving
  • Documents/folio
  • Case studies
  • Group projects and group discussions
  • Survivor days where students are placed insituations outside their comfort zone and need to rely on team work and problem solving skills

Opportunities For Further Study

Certificate II in Education and Skills Development (Note: GippsTAFE is currently seeking expressions of interest for this course. This course will run subject to all necessary approvals and adequate student numbers)

Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code
Unit Name
VU20438
Develop an individual vocational plan with support
VU20439
Develop personal management skills for work
VU20009
Participate in job seeking activities
VU20440
Participate in vocational tasters/activities
VU20441
Participate in practical placement with support
BSBOHS201A
Participate in OHS processes

Elective Units - 4 units from the list below (please contact the selected campus for the units they will be offering)
Unit Code
Unit Name
VU20442
Develop interpersonal communications skills for the workplace
TLIE307C
Participate in basic workplace communication
VU20007
Prepare for employment
TLIG107C
Work effectively with others
CHCVOL201A
Be an effective volunteer
VBQU127
Work with time, money and directions in simple everyday situations
VBQU128
Work with simple measurement and design
VBQU129
Work with simple numerical and statistical information
BSBITU101A
Operate a personal computer
ICAU1133B
Send and retrieve information using web browsers and emails
VBQU121
Engage with simple texts for employment purposes
VBQU125
Create simple texts for employment purposes