Course Overview

This course provides students with an educational pathway. It provides a strong foundation in general and vocational education including language, literacy and numeracy development.

Learners will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare for further learning and to build employability skills, life and work skills.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

This course is generally a pathway to further study; however it can also be used as gateway into employment.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be aged between 15-25 years (GETT Centre)
• Applicants must be over 15 years (Youth Development Unit)

Assessment

Assessment for this course will include a combination of competency based assessment methods.

Course Structure

     

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
NYSC	Communicate effectively
NYSD	Develop and implement a learning plan
ICAU1128B	Operate a personal computer
ICAU1129B	Operate a word processing application
BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes
NYSA	Read texts independently
ICAU1133B	Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email
NYSB	Write texts independently
NYSF	Apply basic mathematical skills in consumer settings
NYSG	Using basic mathematical operations
Elective Units
VBQU149	Create a range of texts of some complexity for learning purposes
VBQU145	Engage with a range of texts of some complexity for learning purposes
FDFOPTTG2A	Participate in work teams and groups
NYSL	Present to a group
PXMC	Becoming job ready
BSBCMM201A	Communicate in the workplace
VBQU171	Participate in a practical placement
VBQU168	Access the Internet for language learning
VBQM478	Australian art and culture
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
VBQU186	Design and review a project
NYSY	Learn online
VBQM484	Current affairs
VBQM477	Health and medicine